ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Motherhood can be beautiful, meaningful, exhausting, messy, overwhelming, and funny, sometimes all at once. So why does social media make it look like everyone else has it figured out? Emily Feret, mom, influencer, and author of Normalizing Normal: Motherhood Without the Filter, joins Emily to talk about taking the shame out of the parts of motherhood we’re often afraid to admit out loud.
Emily shares how becoming a mom challenged the version of motherhood she thought she was supposed to live up to, and how showing the messy, imperfect parts of her life online helped millions of other women feel less alone. From messy homes and mom guilt to mental health, identity, and the pressure to get motherhood “right,” this conversation is a reminder that struggling doesn’t mean you’re failing.
Emily also opens up about building confidence through vulnerability, learning to tune out criticism online, pursuing big dreams, and why mothers are allowed to invest time and energy into themselves without guilt.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
• What “normalizing normal” really means and how the movement began
• The impact social media’s motherhood highlight reel can have on how we see ourselves
• Why a messy home isn’t a reflection of your worth, work ethic, or ability as a mom
• Using humor to take some of the shame and seriousness out of motherhood
• Mom guilt, mental health, ADHD, and learning to talk openly about the hard things
• Embracing the mom you are instead of chasing the mom you thought you would be
• Giving yourself permission to have hobbies, pursue dreams, and experience joy simply because you enjoy it
This episode is for every mom whose life doesn't look perfect. Tune in, and feel a little less alone in your messiness!
🔗 Connect with Emily Feret:
Instagram: @emilyjeanneferet
TikTok: @emilyjeanne333
Book: Normalizing Normal: Motherhood Without the Filter
✨ Let’s keep the convo going:
Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyrose
Follow the podcast on TikTok → @thesparkleprojectpod
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