{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"82 The Weight of Motherhood in a Scary World","description":"How are you supposed to raise joyful, secure kids when the world feels like it\u2019s falling apart? You\u2019re packing lunches, wiping counters, singing bedtime songs\u2026 and then scrolling devastating headlines at 9 PM wondering what kind of world your kids are growing up in. You feel like you should be doing more. Caring more. Fixing more. But you\u2019re also supposed to be the steady one. The cheerful one. The \u201cfun mom.\u201d And that tension? It\u2019s exhausting. In this episode of Mom\u2019s Guide to Finding Herself, we\u2019re unpacking the emotional labor of global awareness \u2014 what it\u2019s doing to moms, why motherhood feels so heavy right now, and how to carry the weight of the world without losing yourself in the process. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU\u2019LL DISCOVER:   Why modern motherhood feels uniquely overwhelming in the 24\/7 news cycle   What the \u201cemotional labor of global awareness\u201d really is (and why it\u2019s draining you)   Practical ways to set boundaries, regulate your nervous system, and take sustainable action without burning out   You don\u2019t have to choose between being informed and protecting your peace. You can care deeply and stay steady. If this episode gave you breathing room, share it with a mom friend who\u2019s carrying more than she can name. Follow the show and leave a rating or review \u2014 even one sentence helps more moms find support in the middle of their motherhood identity crisis. Have a question or story you want me to share on air? Leave me a 90-second voice message at https:\/\/www.momsguidetofindingherself.com Sign up for my Mom Moment Memo at https:\/\/www.momidentityproject.com\/memo Ready to find your thing, find the time, and make it happen? Grab my Mom Identity Starter Kit for $17 at https:\/\/www.momidentityproject.com\/starterkit Learn more at https:\/\/www.momidentityproject.com\/ and connect on Instagram at https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/momidentityproject\/ ","author_name":"Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood","author_url":"https:\/\/www.momsguidetofindingherself.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40170890\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198772775"}