Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Motherhood, Mental Health & Finding Balance with Madi Petersen
#7: Motherhood is a journey—beautiful, challenging, and ever-evolving. In this episode of Sound Living with Madi, host Madi sits down with licensed clinical social worker and perinatal mental health therapist Madison Petersen to explore the emotional highs and lows of motherhood, the power of self-compassion, and the importance of community. Learn how to navigate mom guilt, perfectionism, and overwhelming expectations while embracing a more balanced and compassionate approach to parenting.
00:00 Intro
00:31 Podcast Overview
01:00 Guest Introduction & Friendship
01:20 Journey into Perinatal Mental Health
02:54 Navigating Miscarriage and Personal Loss
06:02 The Stigma Around Miscarriage and Early Pregnancy Announcements
09:57 The Partner’s Role in Supporting Through Miscarriage
12:10 Understanding Perinatal Mental Health
13:42 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Postpartum
17:09 Overcoming Information Overload & Trusting Maternal Instincts
19:46 The Pressure of Pinterest-Perfect Motherhood
22:47 The Reality of Mom Guilt & Overcoming Perfectionism
27:23 The Importance of Self-Care & Reconnecting with Yourself
33:00 How Kids Reflect Our Strengths & Struggles Back to Us
36:06 Transitioning from One to Two Kids & Managing Expectations
41:00 Supporting Moms Who Seem Like They Have It All Together
46:41 The Myth That Motherhood is Always Natural
48:01 Addressing the Myth That Moms Become Secondary to Their Kids
50:05 How to Support a Mom in Your Life
51:43 Where to Find Madison Peterson & How to Work With Her
52:10 Closing Thoughts & Outro
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