<p>Have you ever felt like the mom you thought you'd be is totally different from the mom you actually are? Like you had this vision in your head, and then reality hit? You're not alone. </p><p>In this episode, I'm going to share why so many of us feel like we are failing at motherhood simply because we don't fit into a vision that we once had about the kind of mom we thought we'd be. We'll explore the pressure to conform to certain "mom types" and why it's so important to let go of that guilt and embrace the mom you actually are. </p><p><strong>BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Why we often feel like we're failing at motherhood when we don't meet our own expectations. </strong></li><li><strong>The different types of moms out there and why there's no one "right" way to be a mom. </strong></li><li><strong>How to grieve the vision of motherhood that you once had and move towards real acceptance. </strong></li></ul><p><strong>00:00 Introduction: The Mom You Thought You'd Be vs. Reality</strong></p><p><strong>00:42 The Vision of Motherhood Before Becoming a Mom</strong></p><p><strong>01:15 The Reality Check: When Expectations Meet Reality</strong></p><p><strong>02:06 The Emotional Impact of Unmet Expectations</strong></p><p><strong>04:37 Understanding the Source of Pressure and Shame</strong></p><p><strong>07:52 Grieving the Vision and Embracing Reality</strong></p><p><strong>09:44 Conclusion: Embracing Your Unique Motherhood Journey</strong></p><p>When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories, and tag me,<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject"> <strong>@momidentityproject</strong></a>!</p><p>While you’re there, make sure you follow me<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject"> <strong>on Instagram</strong></a> so you can see behind the scenes how I help moms rediscover their identity & passions and find out how you can, too.</p><p>Love this show?<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moms-guide-to-finding-herself-side-hustles-hobbies/id1762711233"> <strong>Write a 5-star review</strong></a> — even one sentence ensures we keep bringing you the content you want to hear.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://momidentityproject.com/support">Support the show</a> to help keep episodes like this coming!</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://momidentityproject.com/podcast">Have a question or a story you want me to share on air? Leave me a 90 second or less voice message!</a></p><p>Need some support reconnecting with yourself after becoming a mom?<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://calendar.app.google/4misG68hJzJKny9k9"> Book a Free Discovery Call</a> to see if my services are the right fit for you.</p><p><strong>LEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.momidentityproject.com/boldlittleminds"><strong>WEBSITE</strong></a> |<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/momidentityproject"> <strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></a>|<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558868559928"> <strong>FACEBOOK</strong></a><strong> |</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@momidentityproject"><strong> TIKTOK</strong></a><strong> |</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@MomIdentityProject"><strong> YOUTUBE</strong></a></p>
