If you've ever felt stuck, this episode is for you.

Cara is joined by guest Chevaunne Macpherson, who shares her inspiring story of transformation. Motivated by personal tragedy and a desire to be healthier for her family ,

Chevaunne embarked on a journey that led to losing 117 pounds and becoming an avid runner.

But the changes were more than physical. She discusses the mindset shifts, the simple "one-change-a-week" method that made it all possible, and how prioritizing her own well-being has made her a calmer and more connected mom.

TLFMTR (Too LONG for Mom to read):

- You don’t have to do everything at once. Make one small, manageable change to your diet and fitness each week to build sustainable habits.
- True transformation starts with a mindset shift, like learning to live with grief instead of in it.
Prioritizing your health is a gift to your children, making you a calmer parent and a powerful role model.
Taking care of your body has unexpected mental benefits, helping to manage stress and the overstimulation of motherhood.
Your partnership needs to be nurtured separately from your parenting to maintain that essential connection.

What is one small, gentle step you can take this week to move toward the version of yourself you want to become?

Remember, you are a great mom, and you're not alone in this.

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This week, Shawna and Cara dive into the emotional weight of other people’s opinions and how to stop letting them dictate your motherhood.

If you’ve ever smiled through criticism or questioned your instincts, this episode is your reminder that you know best.

TLFMTR (Too LONG for Mom to read):

- The subtle ways feedback can shake your confidence
- The emotional aftermath of people-pleasing
- Cara’s powerful story on internalizing blame
- Tips for tuning out noise and tuning into your truth
- The power of modeling self-trust for our kids
What would it feel like to trust yourself more than the opinions around you?

You are the expert on your own motherhood and that’s more than enough.

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In this episode, Shawna and Cara get real about postpartum body image, recovery after C-sections, and what it really means to feel good in your body again.

For any mom feeling like a stranger in her own skin this one's for you.

TLFMTR (Too LONG for Mom to read):

• - The emotional shock of looking “still pregnant” after delivery
  - How shifting focus from “looking good” to “feeling good” changed everything
  - What helped Cara heal mentally and physically after fertility struggles
  - Jeanette Yee’s magical role in C-section recovery and mindset transformation
  Why healing doesn’t require perfection just a five-minute start
  What would it feel like to stop chasing your pre-baby body and start honoring the body that carried you here?

  
  

Your worth isn't measured by your waistline.

You are strong, worthy, and mom enough exactly as you are.

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Welcome to You're Mom Enough, the podcast for moms who love their kids but miss themselves a little too.

In Episode 7, "Armpit Meets Butt: What Real Mom Life Is," Shawna and Cara dive deep into the hilarious and often frustrating reality of "failing forward" in motherhood.

From forgetting diapers an hour away from civilization to the challenges of breastfeeding and dealing with unexpected diaper rashes, they share their personal "epic fail" moments.

But beyond the laughs, this episode offers a powerful message: these aren't failures, but moments of learning and growth that shape you into the mom you're meant to be.

They discuss the importance of giving yourself grace, the value of non-judgmental friendships, and why chasing perfectionism only leads to burnout.

This isn't a parenting podcast; it's a place to explore who you are now and who you are still becoming, without the guilt.

TLFMTR (Too LONG for Mom to read):

• How perceived "failures" in motherhood are actually opportunities for learning and growth.

• Relatable anecdotes about common mom mishaps, like forgetting essential baby items.

• The emotional impact of feeling like you've "failed" as a mom and how to overcome it.

• The importance of community and supportive relationships in navigating motherhood.

• Shifting your perspective from perfectionism to presence and persistence.

• Finding time for personal growth and self-care amidst the chaos of mom life.

You are mom enough. Keep going even through the mess, because that's what makes you mom enough.

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This episode goes there in the best way.

Shawna and Cara talk honestly about what it looks like to break generational patterns, even when it's messy.

From surviving a traumatic relationship to navigating the sneaky ways we justify our triggers, this is an episode about real healing, not perfection.

TLFMTR (Too LONG for Mom to read):

• How unmanaged triggers sneak into motherhood
  

• What it means to take personal responsibility without shame
  

• How people-pleasing becomes survival and how to shift it
  

• Accessible ways to begin healing even if therapy feels out of reach
  

• Generational trauma isn't just emotional it's biological
  

If you’ve ever wondered whether your pain is “too much” or if you feel like you’re failing or surprised you’re still struggling, this episode is for you.

Shawna and Cara offer an invitation to pause, reflect, and heal out loud.

Because healing is a form of parenting, too.

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What’s one cycle you’re ready to break?

This episode is a little different. It’s a little heavier, but it’s from the heart.

Following the passing of our grandmother, we’re talking about generational trauma, the unhealed wounds and coping mechanisms that get passed down from our parents and grandparents.

We share our personal realizations about how these inherited patterns have shown up in our own lives and our commitment to breaking the cycle for our daughters.

This isn't about blame; it's about having compassion for our parents' experiences while taking responsibility for our own healing.

We discuss what it feels like to have a "learned trigger" and the moments we realize our kids are having a calmer, safer childhood than we did.

You can't choose your trauma, but you can choose to heal it. We see you, and we know this work takes courage.

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Before kids, you might have been comfortable with not being perfect. But then the baby arrives, and suddenly every small decision feels like it could negatively affect their entire life.

The pressure is intense.

This week, we're talking about the perfectionism that motherhood triggers.

We share stories about trying to redeem ourselves with homemade baby food after struggling with breastfeeding, and how a simple comment can send you into a spiral.

We believe you don't have to be a perfect mom to be a good one. In fact, we argue it's better to be a rested mom than a burnt-out, perfect one. It’s about being present and loving them, not having everything Pinterest-perfect.

If you're tired of trying to be the perfect mom, come be a "wacky shaped pancake" with us IYKYK… and if you don’t know… make sure to catch episode 2 where we share our pancake theory https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aJ3IhtHmrfH2zSvECfVm9?si=KuesjtN3QiSrrWXMiavFKA

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For the mom who feels like she's lost in the shuffle of motherhood, this one's for you. This week, we're talking about that feeling of losing your old self and the journey to reclaim your identity.

We dive into the guilt that creeps in when you focus on yourself , the myth of the "mom day,” and how running household errands doesn’t equal “Me Time.”

And we talk all about the incredible energy boost that comes from getting back to activities you love.

Cara shares how returning to the gym, a huge part of her pre-mom life, has made her happy and present with her daughter. She’s almost “annoyingly happy,” since she reclaimed something for herself.. And it’s making her a better mom.

This is a conversation for moms who want to feel like themselves again. It’s a reminder that it's okay to want some of you back.

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