The mental health of parents is now a public health crisis. Moms are tired—not just tired, bone-deep weary—from carrying the invisible weight of modern parenting. In this episode, we zoom in on the reality of what it means to mother in 2025. From mom-shaming and societal pressure to the mental load and cultural narratives that tell us motherhood is something to survive—we dig deep.

But this isn’t a pity party. It’s a call to rise.Because the problem isn’t motherhood. It’s what we’ve been told to believe about it.

In This Episode:

• The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2024 advisory on parent mental health
• Why women are delaying or opting out of motherhood
• The myth of “doing it all” and the truth about invisible labor
• The mental health toll of mom-shaming
• And the radical idea that… maybe we can stop performing motherhood like it’s a job interview

Referenced Clips & Media*:

Expert Commentary & Research

• Lyman Stone on Marriage & Birth Rate Decline
• Erica Djossa on Maternal Mental Health & Invisible Labor

Mom Voices Montage & Cultural Clips

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We’re not here to romanticize motherhood—or burn it down. We’re here to tell the truth, so we can build something better.If this episode made you feel seen, send it to the friend who needs to hear that what looks like breaking… might actually be becoming.

*Disclaimer:Referenced materials, interviews, and external media featured in Bloodline & Backbone are included for educational and contextual purposes. Their inclusion does not constitute endorsement or agreement by The MomCo or its affiliates.

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