Episode #47: Navigating Mom Guilt- Expectations & Wellness in Every Season

Episode 47: Expectations & Wellness in Every Season

On this episode of A Soulful Mom’s Wisdom, we’re unpacking expectations, especially the quiet, often unspoken ones we place on ourselves when it comes to wellness, healthy eating, and movement. Because the truth is this: what wellness looks like today may not look the same tomorrow, and that doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. It means you’re human, moving through seasons.

We begin with healthy eating—not as a rigid rulebook, but as an intentional practice shaped by alignment. Alignment with your partner. Alignment with your household. Alignment with the season you’re currently living in. From emotional eating, missed meals, and forgotten veggies to the simple reality that healthy choices don’t happen by accident, this conversation centers on the need for gentleness and intention when nourishing ourselves and our families.

From there, I share what this season has taught me. Lessons rooted in grace. Reminders that everything is temporary. That smoothies can be lifesavers. That frozen fruits and vegetables are not shortcuts they’re support. That simpler ingredient lists often mean less processing and more nourishment. That cooking in bulk can be an act of self-respect. And yes, that investing in quality glass food storage, different sizes, ready to serve future you can quietly change the game.

We then shift into movement and expectations around exercise. Depending on the season you’re in, walking up and down the stairs or taking brief walks around your neighborhood may be all you can realistically offer your body. And that’s okay. The invitation here is acceptance, leaning into what’s possible instead of resisting it. 

We close with a grounding call to action, one rooted in values, not perfection. This week, choose one habit, or add one small habit, that ties directly to what matters most to you. 

Because you’re not failing, you’re adapting.

This episode is guided by this grounding truth from Africa O.:

“Wellness will look different according to the season you're in. Focusing on what’s sustainable and your values is all that matters.”

Let that land. Let it soften you. And let it remind you that you’re doing better than you think.

Episode Highlights

• Aligning with your partner and family around healthy eating in real-life seasons

• Reframing healthy eating with grace, simplicity, and sustainability

• Practical nourishment tips: smoothies, frozen produce, bulk cooking, and minimal ingredients

• Redefining movement when capacity is limited—and honoring consistency over intensity

• Creative ways to stay motivated with incentives and joyful multitasking

• A values-based call to action for building habits you can actually sustain

You’re allowed to meet yourself where you are. This season counts. And so do you. 

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