The Emotional Whiplash of Motherhood: Loving Being a Mom and Still Wanting More

In this episode of Two Moms Too Much Coffee, we get honest about the emotional whiplash of motherhood. Loving being a mom while still wanting more. More ambition. More identity. More space to be yourself.

We talk about the guilt that creeps in when motherhood feels all-consuming, the pressure to let being a mom become your entire personality, and why wanting time, ambition, or personal fulfillment does not make you a bad mom.

From career shifts after kids, mom guilt around self-care, and the fear of saying out loud that motherhood alone does not feel like enough, this conversation is raw, validating, and deeply relatable.

We also kick off the episode with a quick life recap before diving into the main topic.

Skip ahead to the main conversation at 06:30 if you want to jump straight in.

This is part one of a two-part conversation. Part two drops next week where we continue unpacking validation, reassurance, and how to move forward without guilt.

If you have ever thought, “I love my kids but I still want more,” this episode is for you.