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
Mom Identity and Accountability vs Accomodating: Part 1 of Me Time With Michelle McVittie
In this episode, Molly gets real with parenting coach Michelle McVittie about the challenges of motherhood, the importance of self-care, and strategies for managing different parenting styles and children's personalities. They discuss the journey of reclaiming one's identity as a mom, the balance between accommodating children's needs and fostering resilience, and the significance of community support in parenting.
takeaways
- Moms must prioritize self-care to thrive in motherhood.
- Communication and sharing the mental load are essential.
- It's important to reclaim your identity after becoming a mom.
- Surviving motherhood is different from thriving in it.
- Finding a community can provide the necessary support.
- Accommodating children can hinder their resilience.
- Planning and accountability are key in parenting.
- Recognizing your own needs is crucial for family dynamics.
- Every child is different, and parenting strategies should adapt accordingly.
- Diagnosis does not define a person; it's part of their journey.
Where to find Michelle!
https://momthemanager.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/momthemanager/
https://www.facebook.com/michellemcvittiemomthemanager
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