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Nov 2023
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MA Top 12: Strong as a Mother Ft. Virgin...

Morgan Taylor and Blair Gyamfi
About this episode

Hey Ma! We’re hitting rewind and spotlighting our "MA Top 12" — the standout episodes from our first three seasons of Moms Actually. From October 12 to December 28, don’t miss the moments that defined us. Join us as a we take a trip down memory lane as we prepare for Season 4. 

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Join us for a candid conversation that promises to reveal the true load of motherhood - the invisible kind that often goes unnoticed. Our guest, Ginny  Thornton, the founder of Black Girl Tennis Club and Get Well Soon, unveils the often unspoken aspects of motherhood, mental health, and the immense pressure to be a "perfect mom". 

We are shedding light on:

  • The importance of therapy, nurturing one's self
  • The power of open communication with your spouse. 
  • Strategies for setting boundaries in parenting and relationships. 
  • The acknowledgment that parenting as a full-time job can morph our attitudes towards responsibilities and help manage workloads while ensuring we're present for our family. 
  • ‘Nanny Guilt' and how it intertwines with our mental health. 
  • Battling mom-shaming and finding your supportive circle of moms in your postpartum 

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