COACHING SESSION #1: Healing from Generational Sacrifice [Motherhood expectations | Working Mom | Mom Burnout] | Episode 25

The Parenthood and Relationship Podcast | Matrescence | Relationship after baby | Motherhood life

In this heart-opening episode, you’ll witness a live coaching session with Devan, a mother of two young children, who vulnerably shares her struggles around juggling motherhood, work, and personal fulfillment (see her bio below!).
As a grief counselor, Devan is no stranger to the emotional landscape of life’s challenges, but in her journey through motherhood, she grapples with feelings of guilt, the pressure to be an “awesome mom,” and the struggle to find balance.

Together, we explore Devan’s conflicting identities: the loving mom she wants to be, showing up in every way possible and the business she strives to keep on scaling.
Through insightful coaching, we unpack her inner critic, expectations, and fears that most parents will resonate with deeply.

Will she find the balance she yearns for, or is there more to the concept of "enough"? Join us on this exploration of self-sacrifice, generational expectations, and redefining success as a parent.

In this episode, you’ll gain:

👉 Insight into the emotional struggles of balancing motherhood and career
👉 Practical strategies for managing mom guilt
👉 Real-life examples of handling burnout as a parent
👉 Tools to connect with your children while maintaining your personal identity
👉 An honest look at the internal pressures mothers feel to "do it all"

With love, vulnerability, and compassion, this episode is sure to resonate with parents navigating the complexity of modern motherhood.

#MomGuilt #ParentingBalance #WorkingMomStruggles #HealingGenerations #MomBurnout #MotherhoodJourney

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Journaling Exercise

Take some time to reflect on the emotions that surfaced while listening to this episode.

• How do you relate to the experiences of balancing motherhood, career, and personal identity?
• Consider any guilt, expectations, or pressure you feel. What might help you feel more at peace in these areas of your life?
• How can you balance your identity as a mother or father with your other roles and passions?

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More on Devan and her incredible work:
Devan, MCP, RCC, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, owner of DevanCecilia Counselling, and mom of two toddlers. After experiencing 20 deaths before the age of 20, Devan felt called to sit and support others who needed help and connection. With over a decade of clinical experience in grief and loss, end-of-life, caregiving support, and mental health, Devan believes no stories or thoughts are too scary, too much, too big, or too soon to talk about.
After working with and supporting others in their grief, Devan felt called to help create a better experience for grievers before life-altering losses. She created The Grief Kit, and Gather Before Goodbye, an online guide to collecting as much as possible about your loved ones before they die. A four-step collection method to memorialize and celebrate a loved one’s life in advance of their death.
https://devanceciliacounselling.com/
Facebook and Instagram: @devanceciliacounselling
LinkedIn: Devan Christian-Vermeer
Podcast guest links:
https://www.griefdreams.ca/podcast/98?rq=devan
https://www.youtube.com/live/PxVJs4uBcGs?si=WkQzsDGlwBv3jTpF

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Find the full transcript HERE.

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Markella Kaplani, M.A.
Clinical-Counseling Psychologist
Parenthood & Relationship Coach
Matrescence Coach, Facilitator, & Activist
www.markellakaplani.com