#7: Motherhood is a journey—beautiful, challenging, and ever-evolving. In this episode of Sound Living with Madi, host Madi sits down with licensed clinical social worker and perinatal mental health therapist Madison Petersen to explore the emotional highs and lows of motherhood, the power of self-compassion, and the importance of community. Learn how to navigate mom guilt, perfectionism, and overwhelming expectations while embracing a more balanced and compassionate approach to parenting.

00:00 Intro

00:31 Podcast Overview

01:00 Guest Introduction & Friendship

01:20 Journey into Perinatal Mental Health

02:54 Navigating Miscarriage and Personal Loss

06:02 The Stigma Around Miscarriage and Early Pregnancy Announcements

09:57 The Partner’s Role in Supporting Through Miscarriage

12:10 Understanding Perinatal Mental Health

13:42 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Postpartum

17:09 Overcoming Information Overload & Trusting Maternal Instincts

19:46 The Pressure of Pinterest-Perfect Motherhood

22:47 The Reality of Mom Guilt & Overcoming Perfectionism

27:23 The Importance of Self-Care & Reconnecting with Yourself

33:00 How Kids Reflect Our Strengths & Struggles Back to Us

36:06 Transitioning from One to Two Kids & Managing Expectations

41:00 Supporting Moms Who Seem Like They Have It All Together

46:41 The Myth That Motherhood is Always Natural

48:01 Addressing the Myth That Moms Become Secondary to Their Kids

50:05 How to Support a Mom in Your Life

51:43 Where to Find Madison Peterson & How to Work With Her

52:10 Closing Thoughts & Outro

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