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It's A Circus - Unfiltered stories of motherhood, identity, and the art of self care
Unfiltered stories of motherhood, identity, and the art of self-care.
Hosted by Elsa Marit, It’s a Circus pulls back the curtain on the beautiful chaos of parenting. Through raw conversations with mothers, entrepreneurs, and women of all walks, the show explores what it really means to raise kids while holding onto yourself.
Each episode is part confession, part community — reminding you that you’re not alone in the madness. From the heartbreak and humor of matrescence to the little rituals that keep us sane, this podcast is equal parts relatable, vulnerable, and empowering.
✨ Motherhood may be a circus, but here you’ll find clarity, connection, and the confidence to step back into your own spotlight.
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It's A Circus - Unfiltered stories of motherhood, identity, and the art of self care
Episode 50?!! Solo Episode with Elsa
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In the 50th episode of It’s a Circus podcast, Elsa, the host reflects on how the show reached this milestone in under a year and shares recurring themes from dozens of interviews about motherhood and womanhood. She explains that many women don’t lose ambition after becoming mothers—it can be buried to avoid looking selfish—and that restlessness and resentment can be signals to refill their own cup rather than evidence of failure. She highlights the tension of loving your kids while grieving who you were before, emphasizing that conflicting emotions like gratitude and grief can coexist without disclaimers. She reframes motherhood as the beginning of personal expansion and authority, describing how it strengthens and clarifies priorities, and invites listeners into a community where women can speak honestly and feel seen.
00:00 Episode 50 Celebration
01:03 Why This Podcast Exists
03:28 The Shared Motherhood Arc
04:40 Truth One Hidden Ambition
09:05 Truth Two Love And Grief
13:07 Truth Three Resentment Signals
16:50 Reframe Motherhood Expands You
20:18 Community Mission And Invitation
22:47 The Beauty Edit Offer
23:40 Final Thanks And Sendoff
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