This episode is for any mom who is grateful for her supportive partner, and also for any mom who wishes she had more support.

Shawna and Cara open up about their own experiences with "dad drama" and discuss how having a partner who is a true safe place can heal old wounds and shape your identity in motherhood.

They talk about the importance of friendships, the different kinds of support, and what to do when your relationship feels rocky.

TLFMTR (Too Long For Mom To Read):

• Having a supportive partner can be a healing experience, especially if you had a challenging relationship with your own father.
  

• It's normal to feel a mix of gratitude and sadness when you watch your child with a wonderful parent you never had.
  

• If your partner isn't your safe place, it’s crucial to build other support systems and openly ask for help.
  

• Support doesn't just mean fixing problems; sometimes, it means holding space for someone to fall apart.
  

• Focusing on your own growth is the most powerful way to improve a relationship.

Who is your safe place, and how can you be a safe place for someone else this week?

Remember, you are a great mom, and you're not alone in this.

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This episode is for any mom who has ever said "yes" to a playdate when she was already exhausted, stayed quiet to keep the peace, or worried that saying "no" would make her unlikable.

Shawna and Cara share their own struggles with people-pleasing and dive into what boundaries really are…

Boundaries are NOT walls of anger, but gentle bridges to protect your peace.

Join us for a validating chat that will leave you feeling empowered to honor your own needs.

TLFMTR (Too LONG for Mom to read):

• A boundary isn't about demanding someone else change; it's an agreement you make with yourself about what you will do to protect your peace.
  

• It's normal to feel like setting a boundary is a huge, dramatic event on the inside, even if it’s just a simple, quiet statement on the outside.
  

• Inspired by Brené Brown, we discuss how true compassion comes from integrity, and that requires boundaries to prevent resentment from building.
  

• If someone who benefits from you not having boundaries suddenly calls you "difficult" for setting one, it's often a sign that manipulation was in the mix.

  
  

What is one small boundary you could set this week to protect your energy, even if it feels a little scary?

Remember, you are a great mom, and you're not alone in this. You’re Mom Enough!

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Feeling guilty about needing a break?

In this episode, Shawna and Cara tackle the tough topic of asking for help without feeling like you're failing.

They discuss why it feels so hard, the difference between family and hired help, and how to overcome the mental roadblocks that keep us from the support we need.

This is a must-listen for any mom who feels like she's doing too much and is ready to find some guilt-free rest.

TLFMTR (Too LONG for Mom to read):

• Learning to reframe asking for help as a sign of wisdom, not weakness.
  

• Identifying the limiting stories we tell ourselves that act as barriers to getting support.
  

• Understanding that hired help can sometimes be emotionally easier than family help.
  

• Viewing paid support as an essential investment in your mental well-being.

What's one story you're telling yourself that might be stopping you from receiving the support you truly deserve?

Remember, you are a great mom, and you're not alone in this.

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