Mom Project
Motherhood, identity & modern parenting
Hosted by Ava Hoffman · New episodes daily
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Watching Your Son Struggle With First Love: A Mother's Quiet Guide | Mom Project
This episode of the Mom Project explores the quiet, often unspoken heartbreak mothers feel when watching their sons navigate first love and romantic disappointment. Host Ava Hoffman offers a compassionate guide for parents who…
Stop Selling Your Motherhood: Why Your Experience Isn't a Product | Mom Project
In this episode of Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman delivers a compassionate and urgent message to mothers feeling the pressure to monetize their lives. The discussion centers on the phenomenon of 'momfluencer' culture, where personal…
The Guilt of Wanting a Break From Your Kids (It’s Not What You Think) | Mom Project
In this episode of The Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman tackles the pervasive and often unspoken guilt that many mothers feel when they simply want a break from their children. This conversation is essential for any parent who has ever stood…
Why I Let the Kids Build a Messy Fort (And Found Myself Inside) | Mom Project
In this episode of Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman explores the transformative power of letting go of control in modern motherhood. The story centers on a day when she allowed her children to build a chaotic, messy fort in the living room…
The Spark That Survives: Finding Joy in Your Child's Unique Passion | Mom Project
In this episode of the Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman explores the profound beauty of observing your child’s unique passions without judgment or intervention. This conversation is essential for modern mothers who feel overwhelmed by…
When Your Child Flinches: The Quiet Heartbreak of Being Feared | Mom Project
In this deeply vulnerable episode of Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman explores the quiet heartbreak of realizing your child flinches when you approach. This is not a story about being a bad mother, but about the human reality of overwhelm and…
The Magic Moment When Your Child Says I Love You First | Mom Project
In this heartfelt episode of The Mom Project, host Ava Hoffman explores the profound emotional impact when a child says "I love you" first, offering unconditional affirmation to their mother. This episode is essential listening for modern…
Why Your Adult Child Ignored Your Advice (And Why That’s Good) | Mom Project
This episode of Mom Project explores the emotional complexity of letting go when adult children ignore parental advice. Host Ava Hoffman addresses the 'hollow ache' mothers feel when watching their grown kids make mistakes they could have…