32 What Type of Mom Are You, and Does it Matter?
32 What Type of Mom Are You, and Does it Matter?  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Side Hustles, Hobbies, and Surviving While Parenting Young Children
Published On: Mon Mar 17 2025
Description: 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. 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. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Why we often feel like we're failing at motherhood when we don't meet our own expectations. The different types of moms out there and why there's no one "right" way to be a mom. How to grieve the vision of motherhood that you once had and move towards real acceptance. 00:00 Introduction: The Mom You Thought You'd Be vs. Reality00:42 The Vision of Motherhood Before Becoming a Mom01:15 The Reality Check: When Expectations Meet Reality02:06 The Emotional Impact of Unmet Expectations04:37 Understanding the Source of Pressure and Shame07:52 Grieving the Vision and Embracing Reality09:44 Conclusion: Embracing Your Unique Motherhood JourneyWhen 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, @momidentityproject!While you’re there, make sure you follow me on Instagram so you can see behind the scenes how I help moms rediscover their identity & passions and find out how you can, too.Love this show? Write a 5-star review — even one sentence ensures we keep bringing you the content you want to hear.Support the show to help keep episodes like this coming!Have a question or a story you want me to share on air? Leave me a 90 second or less voice message!Need some support reconnecting with yourself after becoming a mom? Book a Free Discovery Call to see if my services are the right fit for you.LEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM| FACEBOOK | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE