How to Overcome Mom Overwhelm by \"Showing Up Anyway\" - a More for Mom Summit Series

The pressure on mothers to be, do, and have it all is relentless. 

We're told to cherish every moment, but we're also expected to have a spotless kitchen, perfectly curated activities for our kids, and a thriving social life. 

It can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and constantly waiting for a "perfect moment" that never seems to arrive. 

In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Webb, the brilliant creator of Midcore Moms, to dismantle this pressure cooker of perfectionism.

Amanda shares her own story of feeling paralyzed by the need for things to be "just right" before she could truly engage with her life. 

Her turning point came with a simple but profound question: "What if I just showed up anyway?" 

This question sparked the Midcore Mom philosophy, a celebration of imperfection, a commitment to presence, and the belief that doing something is always better than doing nothing because you can't do it perfectly.

Throughout our conversation, Amanda explains that being "mid-core" isn't an excuse for mediocrity; it's a powerful mindset shift about embracing where you are in life as it evolves. 

She provides tangible advice on how to start building confidence, tackling overwhelm, and rediscovering the joy that gets lost when we're chasing an impossible standard. 

This episode is a validating and empowering reminder that you don't need to change who you are to be the mom your kids need, you just have to start.

TLFMTR (Too Long For Mom To Read):

• The "Mid-Core Mom" Philosophy: It’s not about being mediocre, but about embracing where you are, as you are, and choosing connection over perfection.
  
  

• The "Potato for the Teacher" Mindset: Amanda shares a beautiful story about how offering what you have (a potato) is infinitely better than offering nothing because you don't have the "perfect" thing (an apple).
  
  

• Tackling Overwhelm: Learn how simply deciding to "do it anyway" whether it's playing with your kids amidst a messy kitchen or posting a video without makeup can dramatically reduce overwhelm and build confidence.
  
  

• The First Step is Just Starting: You don't have to look the part to be the part, because you are the part. The most important thing you can do is simply begin.

Where are you waiting for the perfect "apple" in your life? What is one small "potato" you can offer to yourself, your family, or your goals today?

Remember, you already belong, just as you are. 

Join us for the More For Mom Summit, our moms only community buzzing right now… and the official summit goes live November 12, 2025.   

Get your free ticket here: https://moreformomsummit.com/ and start connecting with other moms trying to do something for themselves before the holiday overwhelm kicks in this year.

Connect with Amanda:

• Instagram: @MidcoreMom

• TikTok: MidcoreMom

See you there!

Shawna & Cara