Unmasking Motherhood

Ep. 9: 3 Mindset Shifts to Stop Sabotaging Your Motherhood Joy | Solo Episode

In this quick, powerful episode of Reclaiming Motherhood, host Beth Moore gets real about three common ways moms unintentionally dim their own light in parenting—and how to flip the script. With a spiritual lens on motherhood, Beth shares mindset tweaks to move past triggers, societal pressure, and resistance, helping you enjoy the journey more. Perfect for moms craving freedom from overwhelm!
 
Key Takeaways:
Kids’ behavior isn’t a personal attack—see it as an unmet need and a cue to heal yourself.
Stop chasing others’ motherhood ideals—use a values inventory to find your lane.
Hard moments are teachers—open your heart instead of shutting down.
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Ep. 8: Transforming Anger & Breaking Cycles in Motherhood: Ilona's Story

In this heartfelt episode of Unmasking Motherhood, host Beth welcomes Ilona, a somatic coach and breathwork practitioner who dives deep into the messy beauty of motherhood, the power of emotions, and the critical role of nervous system healing for moms. Ilona opens up about the culture shock of moving to the U.S., the trauma of a challenging birth, and the "dark night of the soul" she faced postpartum. She explores how motherhood triggered her inner wounds, sparked mom rage, and ultimately led her to embrace anger as a gateway to personal power. She offers practical tools—like breathwork and somatic awareness—to help moms process emotions, ditch the victim mindset, and show up fully for their kids.  
We dive into:
- Growing up in Ukraine without a mom, raised by a grandmother amidst a stark class divide.
- An unexpected pregnancy that defied her body’s odds—and a traumatic birth that tested her resilience.
- Why the lack of a "village" sent her into survival mode—and how she wishes moms knew this is normal.
- Practical tools: Slow down, breathe, and locate anger in your body to shift it in 90 seconds. 
- The power of repairing mistakes with kids and watching them light up.
About the Guest
Ilona Luff is an Author, Personal Transformation Coach, Trauma Informed Somatic Breathwork Practictioner who specializes in Nervous System Healing. She supports people in turning their pain and trauma into power and purpose. You can find her on instagram here
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Ep. 7: Monika’s Story: From Small-Town Struggles to Motherhood Transformation and Underground Healing

In this soul-stirring episode of Unmasking Motherhood, host Beth sits down with Monica Whitmore, a Kansas City mom of two, former party girl turned committed parent, and a self-taught healer working "underground." From growing up poor in a small Missouri town to navigating an unplanned pregnancy at 21, Monica shares how motherhood became her portal to transformation. She opens up about shifting from a self-centered life to one of service, raising teens with transparency, and carving a rogue path in mental health support outside traditional therapy. Monica’s story weaves through financial hardship, the shame of an unexpected pregnancy, and a 20-year journey with antidepressants—culminating in her mission to help others taper off meds using Earth medicines and explore life’s big questions through systems like Human Design and Gene Keys. With raw honesty, she reflects on parenting as a spiritual practice, the power of curiosity, and letting pain fuel purpose.
Key Highlights to Expect:
-How an unplanned pregnancy at 21 forced Monica to grow up fast and find purpose.
-Raising teens with transparency—why “meet me halfway” works for cars and life lessons.
-Tapered off antidepressants after 20 years—now helps others with natural alternatives.
-The power of curiosity in parenting and healing: “Ask enough questions, you’ll understand anyone.”
-Viewing kids as teachers and motherhood as a spiritual portal to your truest self.
Why You Should Listen: Monica’s story is for any mom feeling stuck, misunderstood, or curious about life’s deeper meaning. Whether you’re wrestling with parenting teens, rethinking mental health options, or craving authentic connection, her journey—from small-town struggles to empowered healer—offers hope, wisdom, and a reminder that pain can fuel beauty. Tune in to feel seen, inspired, and less alone in your motherhood adventure!
Podcast Guest
Get in touch with or work with Monika by contacting her on Facebook 
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Ep. 6: Cassie’s Journey: From Dancer to Midwife – Motherhood, Home Birth, and Breaking Myths

In this heartfelt episode of Unmasking Motherhood, host Beth welcomes Cassie, a former professional dancer turned home birth midwife and mom of three teens. Together, they unravel Cassie’s incredible journey—from a shy Kansas City kid chasing independence on cruise ships and Vegas stages, to finding her calling in midwifery after a transformative motherhood experience. Cassie shares the raw realities of postpartum struggles, the power of community support, and why midwifery is misunderstood in today’s world. From her first hospital birth filled with fear and an epidural at 2 cm, to choosing a home birth with her second child and embracing attachment parenting with her third, Cassie’s story is a testament to evolving as a mom. Plus, she debunks myths about midwifery, shedding light on its safety, education, and beauty—especially for those considering natural birth options.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Cassie’s leap from hospital birth to home birth with zero prior exposure.
- How postpartum depression reshaped her parenting approach over three kids.
- The game-changing role of friends and neighbors in her postpartum recovery.
- Midwifery truths: Highly trained, safer than you think, and U.S. stats debunked.
- The ongoing evolution of motherhood—even with teens learning to drive!
Why You Should Listen: Whether you’re a first-time mom-to-be, navigating postpartum, or curious about home birth and midwifery, Cassie’s story offers inspiration and education. Her journey—from dancer to midwife, from fear to empowerment—reminds us that motherhood is a winding path of growth, connection, and unmasking our truest selves. Tune in to feel less alone and more empowered in your own story!
Podcast Guest
Connect with Cassie on instagram here 
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Ep. 5: Kim’s Journey Through Infertility, IVF, and Postpartum Challenges

Welcome to Unmasking Motherhood, where we peel back the layers of what it means to be a mom with honest, unfiltered conversations. This week, host Beth sits down with her close friend Kim, a life coach and new mom, to dive into her incredible journey—from years of longing to become a mother, to navigating infertility and IVF, to the unexpected challenges of postpartum life.
 
In this episode, you'll hear more about:
Kim’s 4-year infertility battle and IVF journey.
Postpartum struggles: NICU, triple feeding, PPD, and PPA.
From physical therapist to coaching highly sensitive moms.
Why postpartum support in the U.S. needs a major shift.
Lessons of love and resilience from her son, Zayden.
Podcast Guest
Follow Kim on Instagram
Learn more about her work for highly sensitive female leaders and business owners [here]
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Ep. 4: The Fear of Leaving Our Kids, Asking for Help, and the Real Truth About Motherhood

🎧 In This Episode:Motherhood is raw, messy, and full of deep emotions we don’t always talk about. In this episode, we dive into:
✨ The fear every mom has but rarely admits—what if we’re not here for our kids?✨ Why asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s strength.✨ Breaking generational cycles around mental health and community support.✨ The reality of black maternal health and why education & advocacy are vital.✨ How social media fuels unrealistic motherhood expectations—and what we can do about it.
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Ep. 3: Working Mom Life, Mom Rage & Mental Load: Lyndsey’s True Journey

Welcome to Unmasking Motherhood, where we share unfiltered motherhood stories! In this episode, I chat with Lyndsey, a working mom from Ithaca, NY, raising two boys (almost 5 and 1) with her teacher husband. From an unplanned pregnancy and abortion at 22 to embracing working mom life, Lyndsey gets real about the mental load, mom rage, and letting go of perfectionism. If you’re a mom navigating career, kids, or the messy emotions of parenting, this real mom story will hit home.
 
What You’ll Hear:
Lyndsey’s life: Full-time nonprofit work, a teaching husband, and kids in Pre-K/daycare.
Her journey: From an abortion at 22 to choosing motherhood later with intention.
Mom rage: Finding release in loud music and facing frustration as a parent.
Mental load: The unseen weight of managing it all—and learning to drop balls.
Wisdom for moms: Why it’s okay to struggle and how partnerships evolve.
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Ep. 2: Preterm Birth, NICU Challenges & Parenting Struggles: A Mom’s Story

Welcome to Unmasking Motherhood, where we share unfiltered motherhood stories! In this episode, I talk with Rebecca, a mom who’s been through it all—losing her dad at 13, a preterm birth with her son Max, and the ups and downs of raising him to 26. From bed rest and NICU days to navigating parenting struggles like toddler tantrums and schoolyard drama, Rebecca opens up about the raw reality and hard-won wisdom of motherhood. If you’re a mom in the trenches or seeking perspective, this real mom story will resonate.
What You’ll Hear:
Rebecca’s journey: from loss to marrying young and deciding on kids at 33. Surviving a preterm birth—bed rest, NICU, and new mom fears.
Parenting struggles: sleep deprivation, empathy lessons, and letting kids fail.
Wisdom for moms: why it’s okay to struggle and how it all works out.
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Ep. 1: Two Under Two: Surviving Postpartum Depression, Mom Guilt, and Finding Yourself Again | Real Mom Stories

Welcome to Unmasking Motherhood, the place for unfiltered motherhood stories! In this episode, I chat with Taylor, a mom of two under two, about her real journey through postpartum depression, mom guilt, and finding self-care that works. If you’re a mom feeling lost or overwhelmed, this honest convo is for you.
 
In This Episode:
Taylor’s raw take on raising two under two—planned or not.
Facing postpartum depression and rediscovering joy.
Letting go of mom guilt with simple self-care for moms.
How real talk builds a stronger mom community.
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