<description>&lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="84"&gt;Get access to &lt;a href= "https://myelectricideas.com/meditation-guide/"&gt;5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction&lt;/a&gt; before it closes!  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="84"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="84"&gt;Have you ever felt the quiet, constant pressure to be a "good mom"? The one who stays patient, selfless and grateful, even while running on fumes?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="84"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="232"&gt;In this episode, Whitney connects with Andrea O'Reilly to examine the expectations mothers carry and the invisible systems shaping their lives. From the concept of the "motherhood wall" to the cultural myths we absorb without realizing it, they explore why so many women feel stretched thin, unseen and perpetually behind, even when they are doing more than enough.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="232"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="599"&gt;Whitney reflects on how easily we internalize this strain as personal failure. Dr. O'Reilly reframes the story: what if the problem is not you, but the structure you are operating inside? Together, they challenge the myth of the endlessly self-sacrificing "Good Mother," unpack the false divide between working mothers and stay-at-home mothers, and argue for choice, agency and dignity without apology.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="599"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1003"&gt;This conversation moves beyond coping. It offers language, context and a wider lens. You will leave feeling validated, clearer about what you are carrying, and reminded that your exhaustion is not a character flaw. Press play and step into a more truthful, compassionate narrative.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1003"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1286"&gt;Here's what you can look forward to in this episode:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul class="ak-ul" data-indent-level="1"&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1342"&gt;What the motherhood wall is and how it impacts women beyond just career conversations&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1431"&gt;How cultural norms and systemic structures shape the experience of modern motherhood&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1519"&gt;Why so many moms internalize their struggles as personal failure&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1587"&gt;The lasting impact of the "Good Mother" myth and unrealistic standards&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1661"&gt;The importance of solidarity and community among mothers&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1721"&gt;Reclaiming visibility and value for maternal labor and caregiving work&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1795"&gt;An introduction to matricentric feminism and what it means for mothers today&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1875"&gt;&lt;em data-renderer-mark= "true"&gt;Reflection question to ponder: Is this necessary, and is this good for me and my family?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1965"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-renderer-start-pos="1967"&gt;Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - &lt;a class= "_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu194a _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu1r31 _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b1r31 _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik1r31 _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm1r31 _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1" title= "https://calendly.com/electricideas/discovery-call-for-lightning-bolt-sessions?month=2025-10" href= "https://calendly.com/electricideas/discovery-call-for-lightning-bolt-sessions?month=2025-10" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid= "link-with-safety"&gt;book a 15-minute Spark Session&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 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l &lt;a class= "_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu194a _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu1r31 _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b1r31 _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik1r31 _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm1r31 _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1" title="https://myelectricideas.com/meditation-guide/" href= "https://myelectricideas.com/meditation-guide/" data-renderer-mark= "true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety"&gt;5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction&lt;/a&gt; l &lt;a class= "_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu194a _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu1r31 _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _ect4ttxp _syaz13af _1a3b1r31 _4fpr8stv _5goinqa1 _f8pj13af _9oik1r31 _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _30l313af _1nrm1r31 _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _9h8h12zz _10531ra0 _1ien1ra0 _n0fx1ra0 _1vhv17z1" title="https://icy-queen-56311.myflodesk.com/tendtoyoursoul" href= "https://icy-queen-56311.myflodesk.com/tendtoyoursoul" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid= "link-with-safety"&gt;Tend to Your Soul Toolkit&lt;/a&gt; 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Electric Ideas with Whitney Baker: Motherhood, Self-Connection, Joyful Living & Self-Care

Whitney Baker

177. The Motherhood Wall: Why Modern Moms Feel Set Up to Fail with Dr. Andrea O'Reilly

FEB 19, 202642 MIN
Electric Ideas with Whitney Baker: Motherhood, Self-Connection, Joyful Living & Self-Care

177. The Motherhood Wall: Why Modern Moms Feel Set Up to Fail with Dr. Andrea O'Reilly

FEB 19, 202642 MIN

Description

Get access to 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction before it closes! Have you ever felt the quiet, constant pressure to be a "good mom"? The one who stays patient, selfless and grateful, even while running on fumes? In this episode, Whitney connects with Andrea O'Reilly to examine the expectations mothers carry and the invisible systems shaping their lives. From the concept of the "motherhood wall" to the cultural myths we absorb without realizing it, they explore why so many women feel stretched thin, unseen and perpetually behind, even when they are doing more than enough. Whitney reflects on how easily we internalize this strain as personal failure. Dr. O'Reilly reframes the story: what if the problem is not you, but the structure you are operating inside? Together, they challenge the myth of the endlessly self-sacrificing "Good Mother," unpack the false divide between working mothers and stay-at-home mothers, and argue for choice, agency and dignity without apology. This conversation moves beyond coping. It offers language, context and a wider lens. You will leave feeling validated, clearer about what you are carrying, and reminded that your exhaustion is not a character flaw. Press play and step into a more truthful, compassionate narrative. Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: What the motherhood wall is and how it impacts women beyond just career conversations How cultural norms and systemic structures shape the experience of modern motherhood Why so many moms internalize their struggles as personal failure The lasting impact of the "Good Mother" myth and unrealistic standards The importance of solidarity and community among mothers Reclaiming visibility and value for maternal labor and caregiving work An introduction to matricentric feminism and what it means for mothers today Reflection question to ponder: Is this necessary, and is this good for me and my family? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast Connect with Dr. O'Reilly: In (M)other Words: Writings on Mothering and Motherhood, 2009-2024 | York University