One of the things that freed me up the most in my motherhood journey was realizing that I don't always have to LIKE every single part of being a mom. I don’t have to like the 3 am wake up calls and poop accidents and toddler attitudes in order to do this job joyfully. If nobody’s ever told you that, let me be the first to fill you in on this secret - loving ... Show More
Sep 9
152 | You're Right Where You're Supposed To Be // Shame Off You
We've spent five weeks digging into mom guilt and shame, and I wanted to close this series out differently. Instead of more heavy heart work, I just want to encourage you. It's so easy, especially with social media, to feel like you should be somewhere else, further along, or mak ... Show More
25m 49s
Sep 2
151 | What You Really Mean When You Say "I'm Not Enough" // Shame Off You
Often when we say the words "I feel like I'm not enough," there's usually something deeper going on underneath. Whether it's insecurity, comparison, or more often than not, some kind of shame that's taken root in our hearts. In today's episode, we're diving into a section straigh ... Show More
27m 10s
Oct 2019
105: For the Mom of Littles
If you’re anything like me, you sometimes realize with surprise that you’ve entered a different (and easier) phase of motherhood. When we take a moment to reflect on it, sometimes it feels like a miracle that we made it to where we are, doesn’t it? For full show notes, including ... Show More
27m 21s
Sep 2025
From Pressure To Presence (Part 1): The Real Reason You Experience Friction In Motherhood
Motherhood isn't hard just because of the to-do list — it's hard because of the way your brain is wired. In this episode, I'll explain why your brain's survival mode creates worry, guilt, comparison, and overwhelm, and how that leads to constant friction at home. The good news? N ... Show More
29m 26s
Jul 2025
RMC 13 - From confused to clear AF - in and beyond motherhood
In this episode, I’m calling BS on the endless stream of motherhood advice that leaves so many of us feeling disconnected, second-guessing ourselves, and spiralling into comparison. From Instagram reels to parenting books to unsolicited playground commentary, the noise is loud—an ... Show More
10m 5s
May 2024
2166: 5 Strategies for Finding Joy in Motherhood - Even When You’re Stressed Out by Amber Mae with EricaLayne.co
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2166: Amber Mae in her piece on EricaLayne.co presents practical and heartfelt strategies to find joy in motherhood amidst ... Show More
10m 8s
<p>Having a purpose can get you through the hardest moments in motherhood. </p> <p> </p> <p>If you ever feel like you're just going through the motions of motherhood, putting out fires and reacting to life's demands, having a defined purpose is the solution. </p> <p> </p> <p>In t ... Show More
