In this episode of Marriage, Motherhood, and PTSD, Coach Leah tackles one of the biggest struggles women face—unrealistic expectations in marriage and motherhood. From believing your spouse should meet all your needs, to chasing the picture-perfect mom life that social media sells us, these false expectations only set us up for disappointment, resentment, and burnout.

Coach Leah shares practical strategies and biblical truths to help you:

• Recognize where unrealistic expectations come from
• Replace them with grace, truth, and realistic growth goals
• Communicate openly with your spouse about needs and boundaries
• Release the guilt and pressure of “supermom” culture
• Find strength in God, community, and celebrating small victories

Whether you’ve struggled with feeling like you’re not enough as a wife or as a mother, this episode will encourage you to lay down the heavy weight of impossible standards and embrace progress over perfection.

Journal & Reflection Questions:

• What unrealistic expectations am I carrying in my marriage?
• What standards in motherhood are draining me?
• Where have I been too hard on myself?
• What voices do I need to tune out?
• What small victory can I celebrate this week?

Weekly Challenge:

Write down one unrealistic expectation you’ve been carrying and replace it with a truth grounded in grace. Example: Change “I have to be a perfect mom” to “I am a present mom, and that is enough.”

💬 Join the conversation inside The Locker Room with Coach Leah to share your story and encourage other women walking the same journey. https://www.iamcoachleah.com/thelockerroom