Feb 24 2025 43 mins
In this episode, Cally and Emily flip the script and talk directly to their pre-mom selves about all the amazing parts of motherhood that often get overshadowed. Moving beyond the common narratives of challenge and sacrifice, they illuminate the profound joys and unexpected gifts that motherhood brings. The sisters get real about their personal transformations through matrescence—sharing how they've grown emotionally, how their relationships have evolved, and the strength they never knew they had. Whether you're pregnant and feeling nervous about what's ahead or just wondering if kids might be in your future, this episode offers an honest look at the beautiful ways motherhood changes you. Cally and Emily don't sugarcoat the challenges, but they make sure to shine a spotlight on the rewards that make the journey so worthwhile.
Topics of Discussion:
Your Capacity for Joy Increases 10X
Remember when you thought you knew what joy was? Yeah, motherhood blows that definition wide open. Cally and Emily chat about how becoming a mom creates room for a kind of love, and therefore, joy, that's impossible to explain until you're in it—it's intense, primal, and completely transformative.
Your Marriage Becomes Something New (And Actually Better)
Cally and Emily get candid about how having kids changed their marriages in ways nobody warned them about. They chat about navigating the craziest chapter of their relationships while simultaneously feeling a deeper connection than they did before. Sure, the spontaneous date nights and uninterrupted conversations might be on hold, but they talk about the unexpected intimacy found in parenting together.
Meeting the New You (And She's Actually Cooler)
The biggest plot twist of motherhood? Discovering versions of yourself you never knew were waiting to emerge. Cally and Emily chat about how becoming moms kicked off journeys of personal growth that they never saw coming. They laugh about how motherhood pushed them past their comfort zones and straight into becoming more authentic versions of themselves. Far from losing themselves to motherhood as they once feared, they've found stronger, braver versions waiting on the other side. The sisters get real about how this transformation created healing opportunities for old wounds and opened doors to self-acceptance they couldn't access before. Turns out, motherhood isn't just about raising kids—it's about raising yourself into the woman you were always meant to become.
Host & Show Info
Hosted by: Cally & Emily O’Leary
About the Hosts: We’re real moms and real sisters. We may look and sound alike, but our motherhood journeys are uniquely ours. We all do Motherhood differently, and thank goodness for that. Let’s learn and grow together. ours.
Podcast Website: https://therealmomhub.com/
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