In this episode, Juliana & Nathaly sit down to unpack the pressure-packed question: Is it really possible to do everything as a mom?

From juggling careers, relationships, parenting, self-care, social lives, and mental health - modern motherhood comes with a silent expetation to do it all, and to do it perfectly. But at what cost?

We get real about:

• The societal myths if the "supermom" and how they show up in daily life
• The guilt and burnout that can come with trying to meet unrealistic standards
• The power of redefining what "doing it all" means for each of us

If you've ever asked yourself, "how is everyone else managing this?" - this episode is for you. You're not alone, and you're doing better than you think.

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In this powerful episode, Juliana and Nathaly dive deep into the all-too-familiar role many mothers unconsciously fall into: the motherhood martyr. From skipping meals to sacrificing sleep, hobbies, and identity—many moms are taught that good motherhood means self-erasure. But what if that’s a lie?

In this episode we discuss:

• How the pressure to "do it all" begins the moment we're pregnant - and how we're fed a long list of "shoulds" we may not even want
• The cultural conditioning that glorifies martyrdom in motherhood
• The hidden costs of repression - how denying your own needs can lead to chronic anger, burnout and even illness or autoimmune disease
• Why self-sacrifice isn't sustainable, or noble - it's a cycle that depletes everyone
• How to start rewriting the story: honoring your needs doesn't mean you love your child any less

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about permission—to rest, to ask for help, to take up space, and to mother from a place of wholeness.

Whether you're deep in the baby trenches or juggling school drop-offs and career demands, this episode is a loving call to stop setting yourself on fire to keep everyone else warm.

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In this powerful and vulnerable episode, we dive deep into the unconscious patterns we carry from our own childhoods—and how they sneak into our parenting, whether we realize it or not. From generational beliefs to emotional triggers, we unpack how childhood conditioning shapes the way we show up as moms. Most importantly, we explore how awareness, healing, and conscious choices can help break the cycle and create a new, healthier path for our children.

In this episode we talk about:

• What "childhood conditioning" really means and how it forms
• Personal stories of when our childhood programming surfaces in motherhood
• The difference between reacting and responding to our children
• Why certain moments with our kids trigger big emotions in us
• How reparenting ourselves impacts the way we parent
• Giving ourselves (and our parents) grace through the healing journey

Let's keep the conversation going:

DM us on Instagram @thiswasntinthemanualpod and share your motherhood reality check moments.

Listen now and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review!