Are You Shrinking Yourself to Be a Good Mom?

In a world that constantly gives us feedback, it’s easy to internalize the message that we are somehow "too much" or "not enough."

As mothers, this conflict is magnified.

We desperately want our children to grow up being 100% themselves, free from judgment, yet we often find ourselves shrinking to fit into molds, dimming our own light out of fear of what others might think.

In this episode, Shawna and Cara tackle this feeling head-on, exploring the courage it takes to stop apologizing and start living as our most authentic selves.

The conversation unpacks the subtle ways we filter ourselves, from how loudly we laugh to being overly accommodating to please others.

They challenge the idea that being bold is the same as being a jerk, posing the pivotal question: "Am I intimidating, or are you intimidated?"

This powerful mindset shift reclaims ownership of our personalities, whether we're naturally loud and expressive or quiet and thoughtful.

The episode serves as a reminder that being "full of yourself" can be a beautiful thing when it means you are so full of your true essence that you can give more to the world.

Ultimately, this episode is a battle call for mothers to embrace self-acceptance not just for themselves, but for the little eyes watching them. 

When you model what it looks like to be unapologetically you, you give your kids the greatest gift: the permission to do the same.

Your boldness, your quietness, your quirks, they aren't things to be fixed. They are your superpowers, and the world is waiting for you to use them.

TLFMTR (Too LONG for Mom to read):

• The critical question to ask when you feel like you’re being “too much” is, “Too much for whom?”
  
  

• Shrinking yourself is not humility; it's a form of self-erasure. Being unapologetically you gives others the permission to do the same.
  
  

• Your authenticity is a power move. The more you lean into who you truly are, the more you attract the right people and opportunities into your life.
  
  

• Modeling authentic self-love is one of the most powerful ways to teach your children to be confident in who they are.

What is one way you can give yourself permission to be your 'full, goofy, dorky self' this week, knowing that the world needs the real you?

Remember, you don't have to apologize for who you are; you already belong.

If you're looking for more support on your journey and want to continue the conversation with a group of moms who get it?

See you there!

Shawna & Cara