comparison is a thief of joy
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comparison is a thief of joy
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About this listen
In this week’s episode of From 9 to Mom, we dive deep into the emotional side of motherhood, identity, and the quiet pressure we all feel when we start comparing ourselves to others. We kick things off with a hilarious (and slightly terrifying) story from a listener whose AI notetaker accidentally recorded their entire bedtime routine—and then sent them a full recap with recommendations. Yes… even the robots have thoughts about your parenting now.
From there, we unpack our own “Dr. Becky–inspired” parenting styles, how we try (and fail) to stay regulated, and why gentle parenting sometimes meets “real-life mom chaos.”
Most importantly, we get honest about comparison culture—how easy it is to compare yourself to the “perfect mom,” the “perfect partner,” or the version of yourself you think you should be. We talk about what comparison quietly steals from us, how it fuels shame and burnout, and how to get grounded again when that spiral starts.
If you’re a working mom trying to juggle careers, kids, expectations, and that never-ending bedtime routine, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air (and maybe a free therapy session).