Rachel Menge | Why Making Mom Friends Feels So Hard - and How to Actually Do It
Description
Making mom friends sounds simple, right? But so many of us are quietly wondering: Why is this so awkward and hard? In this episode, Jessica sits down with perinatal therapist and founder of Mind Made Well Counseling, Rachel Menge, LCSW, to unpack the real reasons new moms struggle with friendship—and what to do about it.
Rachel shares her own journey of rebuilding a social circle after baby #2, plus the low-pressure strategies she's seen work for clients and herself. Whether you're shy, newly relocated, or just tired of being the one who always initiates, this conversation offers real talk and real tools to help you make meaningful mom connections.
Spoiler: You don’t need 10 best friends—just a few people who get it.
Main Topics Covered
- Why making friends after becoming a mom feels harder than it “should”
- The myth of the instant village and what to expect instead
- Social scripts, routines, and “soft invites” that actually build connection
- Tips for navigating mom cliques, story time circles, and nature classes
- Shifting your mindset from “I’m not likable” to “I’m worth knowing”
- The role of therapy in untangling what’s getting in your way
- Building your own community hub (and why it doesn’t need to be fancy)
Resources Mentioned
- Mind Made Well Counseling
- RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association – resolve.org
Connect with Rachel Menge
- Website: mindmadewell.com
- Instagram: @mindmadewell
This episode is sponsored by Collabs Creative - a digital marketing company supporting makers, creatives, and small business owners with all things digital and design.
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