Moms Need Moms
Motherhood, Mental Health & the Village We Need
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The Mental Load of Family Traditions: Why You're Exhausted & How to Let Go | Moms Need Moms
In this episode of Moms Need Moms, host Debra Vega explores the exhausting mental load of maintaining family traditions and offers practical strategies for letting go of perfectionism. This conversation is essential for mothers who feel…
Letting Go of the Perfect Birthday Party Vision | Moms Need Moms
In this deeply relatable episode of Moms Need Moms, host Debra Vega explores the intense pressure modern mothers face to create perfect, Instagram-worthy celebrations for their children's milestones. The story begins with a collapsed…
Who Are You When No One Is Asking for Snacks? Reclaiming Your Self | Moms Need Moms
In this episode of Moms Need Moms, host Debra Vega explores the profound and often terrifying moment when parents find themselves alone in the quiet aftermath of the day, only to realize they have forgotten who they are outside of their…
The Resentment of Being the Designated Driver Forever | Moms Need Moms
In this episode of Moms Need Moms, host Debra Vega explores the heavy emotional burden of being the 'designated driver' in friendships and family groups. This isn't just about alcohol; it’s about the invisible labor of logistics, safety…
The Quiet Grief of Losing a Pregnancy at Nine Months | Moms Need Moms
This episode of Moms Need Moms addresses the profound and often unspoken pain of late-term pregnancy loss, specifically focusing on the experience of losing a baby at nine months. Host Debra Vega offers a compassionate, trauma-informed…
Why It’s Okay to Not Love Your Kid’s Best Friend | Moms Need Moms
In this episode of Moms Need Moms, host Debra Vega explores the guilt-free reality of not liking your child’s best friend’s parent. This conversation is designed for mothers who feel exhausted by the social performance of parenting and…
Reclaiming Your Name When Everyone Only Calls You Mom | Moms Need Moms
In this deeply personal episode of Moms Need Moms, host Debra Vega explores the quiet grief and identity crisis many mothers face when they feel reduced to their role as 'Mom.' The narrative begins with a relatable anecdote about being…
The Relief of Admitting You Don't Love All Their Friends | Moms Need Moms
In this episode of Moms Need Moms, host Debra Vega explores the heavy, unspoken guilt many mothers feel when they do not like their child's friends. This conversation is essential for parents who are exhausted by the cultural expectation…