Motherhood Matters
Perfect Mothering? Advice to Stop Comparing and Embrace Who You Are
Episode 8 • 41m
Why does her child behave like an angel in the grocery store? And why does that mom’s waist look like a size 3 even though she just gave birth 3 months ago? If you’ve ever had thoughts like this (who hasn’t) or have been tempted to compare yourself to other mothers, then Kate Wicker’s discussion will resonate with you. She delves into the causes of the mom comparison syndrome and the depression and stress associated with it. She provides suggestions for overcoming this paralyzing habit while sharing her own powerful testimony.
Kate is a speaker, author, and recovering perfectionist. Her books are Getting Past Perfect: Finding Joy & Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood and Weightless: Making Peace with Your Body.
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