Honest Mom Talk
Honest Mom Talk is the unfiltered podcast for millennial moms who are tired of pretending everything’s fine and ready to have real conversations about motherhood, mental health, and making space for themselves.
Hosted by certified life coach and mom of two, Molly Ryden, this show dives deep into the messy realities of modern motherhood—burnout, mom rage, mental load, identity loss, setting boundaries, and the constant battle between caring for your kids and caring for yourself.
Each episode offers honest stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you feel seen, supported, and more in control of your own motherhood journey. Whether you're drowning in mom guilt, touched out by bedtime, or wondering if you're the only one struggling—you’re not alone here.
This is the space where moms get real.
Because your needs matter. Your voice matters. And you still matter—beyond the role of "mom."
New episodes every week.
Let’s talk about the hard stuff—together.
Honest Mom Talk
It's Key to Communicate!
In this episode, Molly Ryden discusses the importance of communication for mothers, addressing the barriers that prevent them from expressing their needs. She emphasizes the significance of clear communication with partners, friends, family, and children, and how it can lead to better mental health and self-care. The episode encourages mothers to break down the stigma of asking for help and to create a supportive environment for themselves and their families.
takeaways
- If you are not communicating what you need, how is anyone supposed to help you?
- Keeping everything bottled up doesn't make you a better mom.
- You can't pour from an empty cup.
- If you want help, you have got to be specific.
- Asking for help doesn't mean you're weak, it means that you're human.
- When you start communicating your needs, amazing things are going to happen.
- You're not just doing this for yourself, you're setting an example.
- Communication is key to setting boundaries with your kids.
- The people who truly care about you want to help you.
- Happy wife, happy life didn't come out of nowhere.
titles
- Unlocking the Power of Communication for Moms
- Breaking Down Barriers: Moms and Communication
Sound Bites
- "You can't pour from an empty cup."
- "If you want help, you have got to be specific."
- "Happy wife, happy life didn't come out of nowhere."
Chapters
00:00
The Importance of Communication for Moms
06:30
Barriers to Effective Communication
11:52
Communicating Needs to Partners and Friends
17:20
Teaching Kids About Communication and Boundaries
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