We’ve been sold the lie that control is the key to “doing motherhood right.” Perfect routines. Predictable naps. A clean house. Especially those of us who were over-achievers and chased perfection before motherhood. 

But what if the secret isn’t more control… it’s finally letting go?

In this honest, hilarious, and deeply relatable conversation, I sit down with Sadie Golden—mom of 3 and might I say master of surrender—to talk about what it actually looks like to loosen your grip and start embracing motherhood. We dive into the mess, the meltdowns (ours and our kids’), and the moments that remind us: your peace doesn’t come from control—it comes from surrendering and being present in the now.

Inside the episode, we chat about:

• Why trying to control everything is making motherhood harder—not better
  
  
  
  


• The glass vs. rubber ball mindset shift every mom needs
  
  
  
  


• Letting go of guilt when you prioritize yourself (yes, even to go to the gym)
  
  
  
  


• Why bouncing back to your old self isn’t the goal—and who you’re becoming is even better
  
  
  
  


• And how to tune out the noise, listen to your instincts, and finally breathe again
  
  
  
  

If you’ve been white-knuckling motherhood and wondering why it still doesn’t feel good—this episode is your permission to drop the rulebook, surrender, and start doing it in a way that brings you more joy.

To follow Sadie you can find her @sadiebreann on Instagram and @sadiebreann_ on TikTok

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