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In this episode of Real Moms Welcome, Jess shares a deeply relatable story about taking her daughter to the ER, navigating mom guilt, and getting stuck in indecision. Not because there were not options, but because of an unseen belief running the show.

After learning her daughter had RSV, Jess found herself juggling childcare disruptions, a work trip, and the start of the semester for her MSW program at University of Southern California. When a critical class conflicted with a follow-up pediatrician appointment, a simple solution suddenly felt impossible and that's when she uncovered the belief under it all: that being a "good mom" meant she had to be the one physically there.

This episode explores how subconscious beliefs are formed, how they quietly shape our decisions in motherhood, and why awareness, not fixing or forcing, is the most powerful first step toward relief.

If you've ever felt stuck in mental ping-pong, or overwhelmed by mom guilt, or unsure why making a "simple" decision feels so hard, this conversation will help you feel seen, validated, and less alone.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Mom guilt and second-guessing yourself
• Trusting your instincts as a mother
• Why indecision can feel so exhausting
• How subconscious beliefs are formed
• Letting go of the need to prove yourself
• How awareness creates space, choice, and relief

This episode is for the mom who is doing her best, questinong herself anyway, and learning to meet herself with more compassion along the way.

There's a quiet pressure in motherhood to enjoy every moment, to soak it all in, stay grateful, and appreciate every phase because "it goes so fast."

But what if that pressure is actually making motherhood feel heavier?

In this episode of Real Moms Welcome, Jess shares an honest, heart-to-heart conversation about the reality of motherhood seasons that are demanding, exhausting, and deeply human. She talks openly about navigating the emotional weight of constant boundary-pushing, and the guilt that can surface when you're not enjoying every moment, even when you love your child deeply.

This episode is a gentle permission slip to let moments be what they are, without forcing gratitude or meaning, and without making it mean something about your worth as a mother.

This episode is for you if:

• You love your kids but don't enjoy every part of motherhood
• You feel pressure to "soak it all in" even when you're exhausted
• You've felt guilt for wishing certain phases would pass
• You want more honestly and less perfection in motherhood

This conversation isn't about fixing yourself or reframing every moment into gratitude. It's about permission, honesty, and remembering that real motherhood includes the full range of human emotions and experience.

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What I’m Committing to for a Lighter Season of Motherhood

Coming out of the holidays can feel heavy — the schedules, the chaos, the constant “keeping up,” and the emotional weight of doing it all while still trying to be present.

In this episode of Real Moms Welcome, Jess shares honestly about this current season of motherhood: feeling worn out after the holidays, navigating a toddler deep in her independence phase, and holding both the beauty and the exhaustion that come with it.

Instead of offering fixes or routines to add to your plate, Jess opens up about three simple commitments she’s making this year to help motherhood feel more spacious and light — commitments she’s actively learning and practicing alongside you.

This episode is for you if:

• you’re coming out of the holidays feeling depleted
• motherhood feels loud, busy, or relentless right now
• you want more space without doing more
• you’re craving honesty instead of perfection

In this episode, we talk about:

• The emotional toll of post-holiday motherhood
• Parenting a toddler in the “independence” phase
• Why practices have to look different in real motherhood
• Building a consistent breathwork practice that actually fits your life
• Recommitting to health without guilt
• Protecting your capacity through simpler rhythms and boundaries
• The power of naming what you’re committed to in this season

This conversation isn’t about changing who you are or fixing your life.
It’s about choosing what supports you now — and allowing that to be enough.

At the end of the episode, you’re invited to reflect on one thing you’re committed to this year and share it with someone you trust.

If you want to follow along for more, you can find Jess on Instagram @jess_bonini_