Episode 18: The Myth of the Good Mum - Why You Don’t Need to Be a Superhero to Be Enough
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Episode 18: The Myth of the Good Mum - Why You Don’t Need to Be a Superhero to Be Enough
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What if being a “good mum” was never meant to mean being perfect?
So many of us—especially mothers of neurodivergent or disabled children—carry the quiet belief that if we just tried harder, stayed calmer, did more, we’d finally be enough. But the truth is, the “good mum” ideal we’ve inherited is not only unrealistic—it’s harmful.
In this episode, Kirsten unpacks where that myth came from, how it keeps mothers trapped in exhaustion and guilt, and what it really costs us when we try to live up to it. With warmth, honesty, and insight, she explores:
The roots of the “good mother” and “supermum” ideals
Why striving to do it all leads to burnout and shame
How cultural systems—from patriarchy to capitalism—benefit from our self-sacrifice
What it means to embrace “good enough” mothering instead
Practical reframes to help you rest, set boundaries, and rediscover your worth
Because your best isn’t what you achieve by ignoring your limits—it’s what you do while honouring your health, your humanity, and your heart.
You were never meant to be a superhero. You were meant to be real.