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
Real Talk Real Quick: Planning for the Unplanned from NICU to Now!
In this episode, Molly shares her deeply personal journey through the NICU experience, highlighting the emotional challenges and unplanned aspects of motherhood. She emphasizes the importance of normalizing conversations around trauma and the need for community support among mothers. Through her story, she aims to validate the feelings of those who have faced similar struggles and encourages open discussions about the hard parts of parenting.
Takeaways
Molly spent 97 days in the NICU with her son.
Every mom experiences unplanned disappointment and grief.
It's important to normalize conversations about trauma in motherhood.
Feeling sad and talking about struggles doesn't make you less of a mom.
Molly emphasizes the need for community support among mothers.
The NICU experience can lead to feelings of isolation and guilt.
Every birth can be a traumatic experience, regardless of circumstances.
Mothers should feel empowered to share their stories and struggles.
It's okay to grieve the loss of a 'normal' experience in motherhood.
Your story matters, and you are not alone.
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