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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 35 MIN

The Weight of Expectations: Motherhood, Burnout & Learning You Don’t Have to Do It All

from Parenthood Unscripted: Real Conversations with Parents · host Samantha Taylor

In this episode of Parenthood Unscripted, I sit down with Jenna D’Annunzio, second-generation entrepreneur, certified holistic leadership and business coach, author, and speaker, for an honest conversation about motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the invisible weight so many women carry.Jenna shares how she’s learned to move from survival mode into a more grounded, aligned, and joy-filled way of living. We talk about balancing family and business, setting healthy boundaries, asking for help, healing from childhood experiences, and giving ourselves permission to be human through every season of parenting.In this episode, we discuss:• The weight of expectations women carry in motherhood, business, and everyday life• Finding harmony instead of chasing perfect balance• How communication and intentional planning can reduce burnout• Recognizing when your “10-pound bag” is carrying 12 pounds• Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness• Parenting through repair, accountability, and authenticity• Healing from childhood experiences while creating a different path for your own children• Embracing the changing seasons of motherhood, marriage, and personal growthConnect with Jenna:🌐 Soul Purpose Institute📸 Instagram: jenna_dannunzio3💼 LinkedIn: jenna-d-annunzio📘 Facebook: JennaDAnnunzioCoachIf this episode resonated with you, please follow Parenthood Unscripted, leave a rating or review, and share it with another parent, entrepreneur, or woman who may need this reminder: you don’t have to do it all to live a rich and meaningful life. 🤍

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