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
Embrace Your Scars: Mothering With Chronic Illness with Kelsey Pfleiderer
Get ready for a powerful episode of The Worthy Mother Podcast. This week we are joined by writer & mother Kelsey Pfleiderer, who shares her story of mothering with a chronic illness. She gives us an honest look at how she embraces her scars and has chosen to live her life to the fullest, inspiring us all to do the same.
In the episode, Kelsey and I talk about:
- What it means to live fully
- How we can tap into pivotal moments in life to learn what we desire
- Ways you may be self-rejecting out of fear of judgement & rejection
- Navigating motherhood with a chronic illness
- How to handle hard conversations with our children
- The gift of modeling self-care & self-forgiveness to our children
A little about our guest:
Kelsey Pfleiderer is a writer from small town Ohio, now residing in the Florida Keys with her husband, rainbow baby boy and feisty orange neighborhood cat. After being diagnosed with a rare spinal tumor in the fall of 2017, she left her career in corporate events to pursue her deepest dream of writing full time. She founded her site, aperture expanding, where she candidly shares her heart on marriage, motherhood, chronic illness and more. She believes that by embracing our scars, both physical and emotional, we can create a roadmap that leads us to the life we were made to lead. She is currently seeking representation from literary agents for her first nonfiction, self-help book, sharing this very message.
To connect with Kelsey, follow her on Instagram @kelsey.pfleiderer. You can also visit her website www.apertureexpanding.com to read more about her story and work.
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