Motherhood often feels like an endless effort to be the best, giving your child everything, making sacrifices, and putting in the work with the hope that someone, somewhere, will acknowledge it. But the reality? There’s no grand prize for exhausting yourself. In this episode, I share a personal story about how chasing validation through overextending myself led to disappointment and what I learned about setting healthier expectations.

But this idea doesn’t just apply to motherhood—it also shows up in family dynamics and leadership. We often avoid difficult conversations, downplay our own disappointments, or wrap hard truths in a way that makes them seem like they don’t bother us at all. But real communication—clear, direct, and honest—is actually an act of kindness. I dive into how changing the way we express our needs and expectations can transform our relationships, both at home and in business.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why expecting recognition leads to burnout
• Clear communication is kind
• Resentment grows in silence



Mentioned in This Episode:

• The blog post “Martyrs Don’t Win Blue Ribbons”

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