Mom Project
Parenting, mental health & raising kids
Hosted by Grace Benson · New episodes daily
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Latest episodes
The Hardest Part of Motherhood: Letting Her Break | Mom Project
In this deeply empathetic episode of The Mom Project, host Grace Benson explores the profound emotional challenge of watching your daughter experience heartbreak and learning to resist the urge to fix it. This episode is essential…
Reclaiming Your Name When Everyone Only Calls You Mom | Mom Project
In this deeply personal and resonant episode of Mom Project, host Grace Benson explores the quiet grief of identity loss that many mothers experience when they are no longer seen as individuals but only as 'Mom.' The story begins with a…
When Your Baby Becomes a Stranger: The Shock of Adult Children | Mom Project
This episode explores the profound emotional shift known as the 'empty nest' syndrome, specifically focusing on the shock of realizing your child has become an independent adult. It is designed for mothers who are navigating the transition…
Exhausted From Explaining Your Choices? You Don't Owe Anyone an Explanation | Mom Project
In this episode of Mom Project, host Grace Benson explores the exhausting mental load mothers carry when constantly defending their parenting choices to family, friends, and strangers. This conversation is essential for any mom who feels…
Why I Left the Dishes to Mold: The Guilt of Choosing Myself | Mom Project
In this episode of Mom Project, host Grace Benson shares a vulnerable and empowering story about overcoming the intense guilt of motherhood by choosing mental health over domestic perfection. The narrative begins with a shocking image…
Finding Peace in the Routine of Bedtime Stories | Mom Project
In this episode of Mom Project, host Grace Benson explores the profound mental health benefits and emotional connection found in the nightly routine of bedtime stories. For parents feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind of childcare…
Stop Trying to Be Loved by Everyone: The Freedom of Being Okay With Disapproval | Mom Project
In this episode of Mom Project, host Grace Benson explores the exhausting cycle of seeking universal approval and offers a path to freedom through self-acceptance. If you constantly feel guilty for saying no, over-apologize, or worry about…
When Your Daughter Sees Her Body the Way You Did | Mom Project
In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode of Mom Project, host Grace Benson explores the complex intergenerational transmission of body image issues from mother to daughter. The story begins with a poignant moment in a hallway mirror…