Building the Village | Modern Mot...

Building the Village | Modern Motherhood

Drafting Motherhood by Micaela Burnham
S1 · E10
Jun 2, 2026
11:57

Episode notes

Motherhood can be beautiful, but it can also be incredibly isolating.

In this personal diary-style episode, I'm sharing my journey of building a village from scratch, navigating life far from family, making mom friends, strengthening my marriage after kids, and realizing that community isn't just important for our children, it's essential for us, too.

We'll talk about the realities of modern motherhood, the loneliness so many moms quietly carry, how apps like Peanut helped me find connection, and why my family is making the decision to move closer to our support system.

If you've ever felt like you're raising children without a village, struggled to make friends after becoming a mom, or wondered how to create meaningful community in this season of life, this episode is for you.

Show email- draftingmotherhoodpod@gmail.com

Keywords

motherhood
friendship
mental load
community
modern motherhood
village
building the village

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