The Rising with Janel Gonzalez
Janel Gonzalez is a writer, mother, recovering perfectionist and reforming people-pleaser who decided to prioritize her spiritual growth in the second half of her life. She holds a Master’s in Psychology but researches different schools of thought to help others with valuable insights and tools along their personal development journey. Her approach helps others shed societal pressures and expectations to connect with their inner selves and embody a new way of being. The Rising Podcast will become a tool in your life to help you rise to your higher self.
The Rising with Janel Gonzalez
The Truth About Modern Motherhood, Mom Guilt, and Asking for Help with Emily Busby
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Why do so many moms feel like they have to do it all?
In this heartfelt conversation, Janel sits down with children's author Emily Busby to discuss modern motherhood, mom guilt, overwhelm, asking for help, postpartum struggles, social media pressure, perfectionism, and the importance of building real support systems.
Emily shares the story behind her new children's book, Mommy Is Not an Octopus, and why mothers need permission to stop trying to juggle everything alone. Together, they explore the realities of parenting, raising children in today's world, and why honesty, grace, and community matter more than perfection.
In this episode:
- The hidden pressures of modern motherhood
- Why moms struggle to ask for help
- Mom guilt and unrealistic expectations
- Social media and parenting comparison
- Postpartum anxiety and overwhelm
- Creating support systems that actually help
- Teaching children empathy and teamwork
- Why perfection isn't the goal
- Finding joy in the motherhood journey
📚 Learn more about Emily's book, Mommy Is Not an Octopus:
https://www.mommysnotanoctopus.com
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http://instagram.com/mommysnotanoctopus
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