Before kids, you might have been comfortable with not being perfect. But then the baby arrives, and suddenly every small decision feels like it could negatively affect their entire life.

The pressure is intense.

This week, we're talking about the perfectionism that motherhood triggers.

We share stories about trying to redeem ourselves with homemade baby food after struggling with breastfeeding, and how a simple comment can send you into a spiral.

We believe you don't have to be a perfect mom to be a good one. In fact, we argue it's better to be a rested mom than a burnt-out, perfect one. It’s about being present and loving them, not having everything Pinterest-perfect.

If you're tired of trying to be the perfect mom, come be a "wacky shaped pancake" with us IYKYK… and if you don’t know… make sure to catch episode 2 where we share our pancake theory https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aJ3IhtHmrfH2zSvECfVm9?si=KuesjtN3QiSrrWXMiavFKA

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For the mom who feels like she's lost in the shuffle of motherhood, this one's for you. This week, we're talking about that feeling of losing your old self and the journey to reclaim your identity.

We dive into the guilt that creeps in when you focus on yourself , the myth of the "mom day,” and how running household errands doesn’t equal “Me Time.”

And we talk all about the incredible energy boost that comes from getting back to activities you love.

Cara shares how returning to the gym, a huge part of her pre-mom life, has made her happy and present with her daughter. She’s almost “annoyingly happy,” since she reclaimed something for herself.. And it’s making her a better mom.

This is a conversation for moms who want to feel like themselves again. It’s a reminder that it's okay to want some of you back.

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Follow the show so you don't miss next week's episode on the pressure to be perfect and realizing that "good enough" is, in fact, good enough.

Ever feel like you're just pretending to be a mom while everyone else has it figured out?

You’re not alone… And you’re definitely not an imposter.

In this episode, Shawna and Cara crack open the raw truth behind "Momposter Syndrome."

You know… That sneaky feeling like you're faking motherhood while everyone else is nailing it.

From infertility journeys to bladder infections from too much rocking, they share the gritty, funny, and painfully honest moments that prove none of us really know what we're doing…

And guess what? That's okay!

They dive into the pressure to bounce back, the guilt of going back to work (or staying home), the identity shift that no one warns you about, and that ridiculous moment you question your worth over tummy time on day six. With heartfelt truth and humor, they remind us that you’re not failing—you’re becoming.

If you've ever thought, “Maybe I’m just not cut out for this,” this episode is your warm, real-life permission slip to drop the shame and remember: You're Mom Enough.

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