22 Have Medical Complications Made You Think You're a Bad Mom? with Reesa Morala
22 Have Medical Complications Made You Think You're a Bad Mom? with Reesa Morala  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Side Hustles, Hobbies, and Surviving While Parenting Young Children
Published On: Thu Feb 27 2025
Description: Are you struggling with the feeling that you are a failure as a parent, especially when medical issues arise?Many parents begin their motherhood journey with a clear vision of the experience, but the reality can be far more complicated. It can be extremely difficult when medical complications and feelings of inadequacy create a deep sense of shame and disappointment. In this episode, I share an amazing conversation with Reesa Morala, MA, LMFT. We delve into her personal journey of facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles and emerging stronger on the other side.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:How Reesa’s desire to nurture and protect others stemmed from her childhood role of caring for her younger siblings.The difficulties Reesa faced with her first child’s feeding issues, including being dismissed by doctors, and the emotional toll of feeling like a failure when she couldn't meet her child's basic needs.How Reesa discovered a method of feeding her son through a version of dream feeds, and the physical and emotional toll it took on her as her child's only source of food.Tune in to discover how Reesa's challenging experiences led her to create resources and workshops for parents, including a podcast called The Real Family Eats.00:00 Introduction: The Journey to Motherhood01:22 Meet Reesa: Therapist and Mom03:14 Reesa's Early Life and Career Shift10:00 The Challenges of Early Motherhood13:27 Navigating Medical Complications20:05 Transition to Second Child27:36 Current Life and ReflectionsWhen 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.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.CONNECT WITH REESALINKS | WEBSITELEARN MORE FROM KRISSY BOLD:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM| FACEBOOK | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE