Parents Are NOT Okay… But We’re S...

Parents Are NOT Okay… But We’re Still Showing Up

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Highly Talkative por Ashley Mills
T3 · E25
1 jun 2026
45:53

Notas del episodio

This episode gets REAL. From buying my own push gift and learning to celebrate myself without guilt, to returning back to work after four months postpartum and feeling mentally overloaded — we’re unpacking it ALL.

I discuss the bittersweet emotions behind rewarding myself, navigating motherhood while trying to rediscover who I am outside of being “mom,” and how overstimulation, burnout, emotional labor, and silent guilt affect parents more than people realize.

We also dive deep into mental health, therapy, healing, and why single mothers deserve far more recognition for the sacrifices they make every single day.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted but still kept showing up anyway — this episode is for you.

🎙️ Hosted by A. Milly

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Palabras clave

real life motherhood
Mom Burnout
Single Mom Life
Postpartum Mental Health
Therapy & Healing
Working Mom Struggles
Gentle Parenting
Emotional Labor
Self Love After Motherhood
Overstimulated Moms