What the MotherHood?

Raising Teenagers as a Single MomTeenagers don’t come with a manual—and raising them alone can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes downright impossible.In this episode of What the Motherhood, we’re getting real about the challenges of raising teenagers as a single mom. From attitude and boundaries to communication, independence, and the constant worry that comes with watching your kids grow up, we’re talking about it all.We’ll share our personal experiences, the mistakes we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned, and the moments that make us question whether we’re doing enough. Because behind every strong single mom is a woman trying her best while figuring it out as she goes.If you’ve ever cried after an argument, worried about your teen’s future, felt guilty, frustrated, exhausted, or completely alone in this journey, this episode is for you.No filters. No judgment. Just real talk about the good, the hard, and the reality of raising teenagers on your own.🎙️ What the Motherhood PodcastReal Talk. Real Moms. Real Motherhood.

The pressure of expectations as a mom is exhausting.The expectation to always be patient.Always have it together.Always be emotionally available.Always keep the house clean.Always show up.Always sacrifice.Always be strong.And honestly? We don’t fuck with those expectations anymore.This episode of What the Motherhood dives into the unrealistic pressure society puts on moms and how damaging it can be trying to live up to everybody else’s standards while silently losing yourself in the process.We’re talking about mom guilt, burnout, mental overload, feeling like you’re failing when you’re actually just HUMAN, and learning to stop chasing perfection.Because motherhood isn’t about being perfect.It’s about surviving, loving your kids, and still trying to find yourself somewhere in between.🎙️ What the Motherhood PodcastReal talk. Real moms. Real motherhood.

Moving on isn’t as easy as people make it seem. You go on dates, you try to open yourself up… but it just doesn’t feel the same.No spark. No connection like you had with your child’s father. So instead of forcing it, you pull back… you ignore the texts, leave them on read, and question if you’re even ready.This episode dives into that in-between space—where you’re trying to move on, but a part of you is still holding on.

“Have you ever sat in your car after dropping your kids off and just cried? Like full-on cried because you feel overwhelmed, lost, exhausted, and like nobody understands the pressure you carry every day? Yeah… me too. And that’s exactly why this podcast exists.”

“I started this podcast because I know I’m not the only mom crying in private wondering if I’m failing. I know I’m not the only woman carrying everything while still trying to be strong for everybody else.”Topics:motherhood burnoutteenage kidsabsent fathersmental healthfeeling touched out/exhaustedguilt after yellingrelationshipsdepression/anxietyrebuilding yourself as a woman outside of motherhood