Two things can be true

An episode of the Self discovery in good company podcast, hosted by The Personal Growth Collective, titled "Two things can be true" was published on May 28, 2025 and runs 41 minutes.

May 28, 2025 ·41m · Self discovery in good company

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Summary

Inspired by Chappell Roan’s viral comments on the struggles of young mums, this episode of Self Discovery in Good Company dives straight into the raw reality behind the highlight reels of parenting. We explore how motherhood is too often romanticised — sold as the ultimate fulfilment — while the day-to-day emotional and domestic labour remains invisible and often unshared.We reflect on Roan’s empathy for her friends who are “miserable” and “doing it all alone,” not because they’re ungrateful, but because the system is broken. From unaffordable childcare to the mental load of remembering teddy bear days, this episode unpacks why so many women feel burnt out, unseen, and stretched thin. It’s not just about the personal — it’s about the political.We explore the inequality that still exists in parenting roles and hopefully offer a helpful perspective on what needs to change — and how we can show up for each other in the meantime. Expect solidarity, real talk, and a reminder that two things can be true: motherhood can be full of magic and still feel like survival.Find out more about The Personal Growth Collective here: www.personalgrowthcollective.co.ukCheck out our coaching programmes and resources here.Interested in coaching? We have a 4-week self-paced programme here or find 1-2-1 individual coaching package information here.Sign up to our free 7-day gratitude challenge hereFollow along for updates, reflections, and moments of joy:📸 Instagram: @personalgrowthcollective💼 LinkedIn: Stacey Will | LinkedIn

Episode Description

Inspired by Chappell Roan’s viral comments on the struggles of young mums, this episode of Self Discovery in Good Company dives straight into the raw reality behind the highlight reels of parenting. We explore how motherhood is too often romanticised — sold as the ultimate fulfilment — while the day-to-day emotional and domestic labour remains invisible and often unshared.
We reflect on Roan’s empathy for her friends who are “miserable” and “doing it all alone,” not because they’re ungrateful, but because the system is broken. From unaffordable childcare to the mental load of remembering teddy bear days, this episode unpacks why so many women feel burnt out, unseen, and stretched thin. It’s not just about the personal — it’s about the political.
We explore the inequality that still exists in parenting roles and hopefully offer a helpful perspective on what needs to change — and how we can show up for each other in the meantime. Expect solidarity, real talk, and a reminder that two things can be true: motherhood can be full of magic and still feel like survival.

Find out more about The Personal Growth Collective here: www.personalgrowthcollective.co.uk

Check out our coaching programmes and resources here.

Interested in coaching? We have a 4-week self-paced programme here or find 1-2-1 individual coaching package information here.
Sign up to our free 7-day gratitude challenge here

Follow along for updates, reflections, and moments of joy:
📸 Instagram: @personalgrowthcollective
💼 LinkedIn: Stacey Will | LinkedIn