Worthy Mother Podcast
Being a mom is hard — and not because you’re not good enough. If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing or struggling under the weight of guilt and overwhelm, you are not alone. Worthy Mother Podcast is here to validate your experience, challenge the unrealistic expectations placed on moms, and remind you that you are worthy exactly as you are.
Hosted by Emily Rose, a certified Motherhood Studies Practitioner and mom of two, this podcast explores the realities of modern motherhood, mental health, mom guilt, societal pressures, self-care, and the importance of connection. Through honest conversations with real moms and expert guests — along with solo episodes that dig deep into what makes motherhood so complicated — you’ll find validation, support, and the reminder that it’s not just you; it’s the system.
If you're ready to release the guilt, embrace self-compassion, and reclaim your identity in motherhood, this podcast is for you. Glad you’re here!
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Worthy Mother Podcast
How Our Own Self-Acceptance Impacts Our Children with Dr. Lulu
In this episode, I sit down for a powerful conversation on self-acceptance, self-love, and the impacts on parenting with LGBTQ+ parent life coach Dr. Lulu. While much of Dr. Lulu's work speaks to parents of LGBTQ+ children, the message that self-acceptance is the key to true acceptance of our children is applicable to any parent.
In this episode, Dr. Lulu and I talk about:
- How lack self-acceptance impacts our children
- The role of unlearning in our journeys to love ourselves
- Shame's role in not accepting our children
- The role of your thoughts in your lived experience
- Possibilities & hope for future generations
A little about our guest:
A former Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force and disabled veteran, Uchenna L. Umeh MD, MBA (Dr. Lulu AKA The Momatrician) is a Nigerian-born board-certified pediatrician, 3 time TEDx speaker, 5-time bestselling author, and mother of three. She is a certified life coach who works specifically in LGBTQ+ advocacy and activism. Her primary focus is educating about acceptance, affirmation, support and understanding of LGBTQ+ persons, particularly the #transgender community. She is the CEO of Dr. Lulu’s Life Coaching Lounge, and Dr. Lulu’s Angels Foundation, both dedicated service of at-risk LGBTQ+ youth and their families, with a focus on suicide prevention. Her public speaking career was launched following the suicides of her patient and a fellow physician in the LGBTQ+ community. She is a podcaster, TV personality and freelance writer. Her work has been recognized by the “Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission” of Nigeria, the Texas State House of Representatives, the San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, San Antonio Business Journal, and The Trans Resistance of Texas. She is a multi-award-winning LGBTQ+ advocate who has been featured in multiple media outlets including an interview by CBS This Morning and Oprah Winfrey.
To connect with Dr. Lulu, follow her on Instagram @drlulutalkradio, or visit her website www.dr-lulu.com.
Dr. Lulu has also provided a link to her free guide, 7 Mistakes Parents Make Even When They Want To Accept, Affirm & Support Their LGBTQ+ Children.
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