What happens when your child’s life path, diagnosis, or identity doesn’t match the future you dreamed of?

In this honest, episode of Motherhood and the Messy Middle, we talk about what it’s like to parent a child whose journey—because of neurodivergence, mental health, or other challenges—looks different than expected.

Whether you’re raising a child with special needs, or simply holding space for a different kind of motherhood, you’ll find support and hope here.

✨ Topics we explore:
— Quiet grief and unspoken mom guilt
— Letting go of expectations in parenting
— Accepting your child for who they are
— The power of curiosity and compassion

This conversation is tender, relatable, and rooted in grace. If you’ve ever whispered “this isn’t what I pictured,” this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and share with a mom who needs encouragement in the messy middle of parenting.

Thanks for joining us in the Messy Middle!

Ready for more real talk and soulful support? Head to motherhoodandthemessy.com for resources, freebies, and our latest episodes.

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Let’s connect on Instagram:
@robin.wellness | @heygirl_itsnicole | @motherhoodandthemessymiddle

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps other moms find our virtual village.

This podcast is for moms navigating the real, raw, and redeeming parts of motherhood—and we’re so glad you’re here.

What happens when two moms—who’ve never met in real life—slide into each other’s DMs and build a soul-deep friendship rooted in faith, honesty, and a shared heart for helping other moms? This podcast. 💛

In our very first episode, we (Robin & Nicole) introduce ourselves, share how this unexpected connection became a calling, and invite you into the community we were longing for—a virtual village for moms navigating the messy middle of motherhood, womanhood, and everything in between.

If you’ve been looking for a space that feels safe, honest, and spiritually nourishing… welcome to your virtual village

👋 Meet your hosts:
Robin Richards of Robin’s Wellness: holistic wellness coach, trauma survivor, and passionate bridge between science and soul
Nicole Coates of Hey Girl, It’s Nicole: parenting coach, mental health advocate, and prayer guide creator walking through the hard and holy of raising older kids

Thanks for joining us in the Messy Middle!

Ready for more real talk and soulful support? Head to motherhoodandthemessy.com for resources, freebies, and our latest episodes.

Explore the Resource Vault - packed with free tools and more, to support you in every season of motherhood: Click Here

Let’s connect on Instagram:
@robin.wellness | @heygirl_itsnicole | @motherhoodandthemessymiddle

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps other moms find our virtual village.

This podcast is for moms navigating the real, raw, and redeeming parts of motherhood—and we’re so glad you’re here.