The Truth About Modern Motherhood, Mom Guilt, and Asking for Help with Emily Busby

Why do so many moms feel like they have to do it all?In this heartfelt conversation, Janel sits down with children's author Emily Busby to discuss modern motherhood, mom guilt, overwhelm, asking for help, postpartum struggles, social media pressure, perfectionism, and the importance of building real support systems.Emily shares the story behind her new children's book, Mommy Is Not an Octopus, and why mothers need permission to stop trying to juggle everything alone. Together, they explore the realities of parenting, raising children in today's world, and why honesty, grace, and community matter more than perfection.In this episode:The hidden pressures of modern motherhoodWhy moms struggle to ask for helpMom guilt and unrealistic expectationsSocial media and parenting comparisonPostpartum anxiety and overwhelmCreating support systems that actually helpTeaching children empathy and teamworkWhy perfection isn't the goalFinding joy in the motherhood journey📚 Learn more about Emily's book, Mommy Is Not an Octopus: https://www.mommysnotanoctopus.com📸 Follow Emily: http://instagram.com/mommysnotanoctopus👉 If this episode helped you, please rate, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reset.Click here to follow Janel on Instagram.Click here to WATCH this episode.