Honest Mom Talk
Honest Mom Talk is the unfiltered podcast for millennial moms who are tired of pretending everything’s fine and ready to have real conversations about motherhood, mental health, and making space for themselves.
Hosted by certified life coach and mom of two, Molly Ryden, this show dives deep into the messy realities of modern motherhood—burnout, mom rage, mental load, identity loss, setting boundaries, and the constant battle between caring for your kids and caring for yourself.
Each episode offers honest stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you feel seen, supported, and more in control of your own motherhood journey. Whether you're drowning in mom guilt, touched out by bedtime, or wondering if you're the only one struggling—you’re not alone here.
This is the space where moms get real.
Because your needs matter. Your voice matters. And you still matter—beyond the role of "mom."
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Let’s talk about the hard stuff—together.
Honest Mom Talk
Real Talk Real Quick: It's More Than Politics its Self Respect
In this episode, Molly discusses the emotional toll of breaking up with friends and family over political differences. She emphasizes that these breakups are not just about politics but about personal values, trust, and respect. Molly encourages listeners to reflect on their relationships, identify toxic dynamics, and set boundaries to protect their mental health. She also highlights the importance of finding supportive communities and acknowledges the grief that comes with distancing from loved ones. Ultimately, the episode is a call to prioritize personal peace and emotional safety in relationships.
At a Glance:
- Many people are silently struggling with political breakups.
- Politics has become intertwined with personal identity and values.
- It's valid to feel grief over lost relationships due to political differences.
- Identifying toxic relationships is crucial for emotional safety.
- Setting boundaries is essential for protecting your peace.
- You don't owe anyone access to your life.
- Finding new support systems can help during difficult times.
- Letting go of toxic relationships is a brave act.
- Choosing peace over toxicity is a necessary decision.
- It's okay to grieve the loss of a relationship.
Reflection Points
Pause + Reflect:
Ask yourself: When I think about political differences, do they feel like disagreements — or do they feel like dismissals of who I am and what I care about most?
Journal Prompt:
Write down the emotions that come up for you when you think about the relationship that’s been hardest to navigate. Is it grief? Anger? Guilt? Naming them helps you move through them.
Reflective Question:
Am I consistently smaller, quieter, or less myself in this relationship?
Prompt:
Write about what peace looks like for you in your relationships. What does it feel like? Who in your life already gives you that feeling?
Final Reflection:
Take a moment to ask yourself: Where in my relationships do I feel peace, and where do I feel constant tension? That answer may guide your next step.
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