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Why Can't We Be Normal? Shame and Vulnerability in Modern Motherhood

Why Can't We Be Normal? Shame and Vulnerability in Modern Motherhood

Update: 2025-06-05
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“Why can’t I just be normal?” It’s the question that plays on loop in the minds of so many moms—especially when life feels chaotic, your kids are acting out, and every other parent seems to have it all together. In this raw and research-backed episode, Dr. Whitney unpacks the hidden shame driving that question and why vulnerability—not perfection—is the real superpower of motherhood. She shares personal stories, science-backed takeaways, and five ways to challenge shame and redefine “normal” for your family, on your terms.

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Why Can't We Be Normal? Shame and Vulnerability in Modern Motherhood

Why Can't We Be Normal? Shame and Vulnerability in Modern Motherhood