Do you suffer from Comparisonitis?

In this powerful episode of the Mama Work It podcast, we dive into one of the sneakiest sources of stress and self-doubt for moms: comparison. From social media highlight reels to milestone pressure, it’s easy to feel like you’re “behind” or “not enough.”

But Mama — your journey is allowed to look different.

In today’s conversation, we unpack:

• Why comparison is such a natural part of motherhood
• How social media amplifies insecurity (and how to take back control)
• What it means to honor the season you’re in
• Mindset and practical tools to shift out of comparison mode
• How your relationship with comparison impacts your kids
• A grounding, guided reframe to help you reconnect to your own path

This episode is your reminder that growth has no timeline — and you can release the pressure to compete with anyone else’s life but your own.

Key Takeaways:

• Comparison isn’t a character flaw — it’s a habit you can break.
• Curate your inputs: protect your mental health on social media.
• Honor your season — you are not meant to grow at the same pace as everyone else.
• Use tools like:
  
  • “That’s for her, this is for me.”
  • Shifting from comparison to curiosity.
  • Celebrating small victories daily.
  • Your kids learn confidence from watching you break comparison cycles.

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/letmamaworkit
• Subscribe to the Mama Work It newsletter: www.mamaworkit.com
• Check out past episodes on time management, mindset, and mom life

https://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/12204754-how-to-momage-your-time

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-organized-each-week/id1549805160?i=1000700878029

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-management-for-the-overwhelmed-mom/id1549805160?i=1000646221716

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✨ Website: www.MamaWorkIt.com
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This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast!

This week on the Mama Work It Podcast, Marisa sits down with Ashley Wall, M.Ed., an award-winning author, publisher, educator, and mom of two whose mission is to empower families to build confidence, creativity, and resilience — one story at a time.

Ashley is the founder of MamaBear Books and the author of the bestselling children’s series The Day I Had, a picture-book collection that helps kids dream big, embrace imagination, and believe in themselves.

In this conversation, Ashley opens up about how a single idea during story time with her daughter turned into a publishing company and a movement that’s inspiring families across the world. She shares how entrepreneurship has shaped her own mindset and her children’s, how she integrates family and business, and how she models confidence, creativity, and courage in both motherhood and work.

If you’ve ever wondered how to include your kids in your creative or professional journey—or how to build resilience and belief from an early age—this episode will inspire you to start small and dream boldly.

💬 In This Episode, We Talk About:

• How Ashley’s publishing journey began with one powerful idea 💡
• The ripple effect entrepreneurship has on our kids’ mindset and confidence
• Simple ways to include your children in your work or business
• The real meaning of presence as a working mom
• How creativity builds resilience for both moms and kids
• Encouragement for moms pursuing their own dreams while raising dreamers

🔗 Connect with Ashley Wall & purchase books

• 🌐 Website: www.mamabearbooks.com
• 📚 The Day I Had book series: https://amzn.to/4sciNcF
• 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamabear_books/
• 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamabearbooks/

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This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast!

In this inspiring episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, Marisa sits down with Dr. Michelle El Khoury, founder of Yogamazia, a maternal and children’s wellness education hub dedicated to supporting families through every stage of the parenting journey.

A former pharmaceutical executive turned maternal wellness leader, Dr. Michelle blends science and soul through her S.M.A.R.T. Journey to Parenting™ framework — empowering working moms to move beyond survival mode and into intentional, purpose-driven leadership at home and at work.

Together, Marisa and Dr. Michelle unpack the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and emotional tools that help working moms evolve through life’s biggest transitions — without sacrificing success, sanity, or self.

💬 In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Dr. Michelle’s personal journey from corporate leadership to maternal wellness advocate
• The #1 mindset shift working moms must make to go from surviving to thriving
• How presence can actually accelerate your goals (not slow you down!)
• The biggest trap ambitious women fall into during major life transitions
• What to do when you feel like you have to choose between career success and family connection
• How to strengthen your relationships through change — instead of losing them

💡 Key Takeaways

✨ Transformation in motherhood isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about becoming more of yourself.
✨ Presence is the power that helps you achieve with purpose and peace.
✨ You don’t have to choose between professional success and personal fulfillment — you can embody both.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Michelle El Khoury

• 🌐 Website: https://www.yogamazia.com
• 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogamazia
• 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleelkhoury

🎧 Listen Now

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts — Apple, Spotify, or at www.mamaworkit.com/podcast

This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast!