Building Your Village: Support, Self-Care & Survival
Season 1, Episode 122
The old saying “it takes a village to raise a child” feels harder than ever when everyone’s calendars are packed and no one just “pops by” anymore. In this episode of Mucked Up My Self Care, Jill and Linda talk highs and lows, the loneliness that can come with motherhood, and the creative ways moms can reimagine community and support, even when the traditional village is missing.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why highs and lows so often land on the same day, and what that emotional “sandwich” feels like for moms.
- How school schedules, activities, and jobs can make building community feel almost impossible.
- Why asking for help is so tricky, and a few ways to make it feel less loaded.
- How guilt and pressure keep moms from accepting support, even when they’re desperate for it.
- The idea of a “village order form” that takes the decision fatigue out of telling people what you actually need.
- Simple, creative ways moms can team up to share the load, from folding laundry together to turning meal prep into a playdate.
Motherhood was never meant to be a solo act, and yet so many moms are carrying the weight alone. Jill and Linda remind us that building a village doesn’t have to look perfect, traditional, or Instagram-worthy. Sometimes it’s as simple as one friend showing up to fold laundry, share dinner in the park, or prep meals side by side. If you’ve been craving more support, this episode offers both solidarity and fresh ideas for how to start inviting community back into your life.
For a simple way to start with self-care, send them an email or connect with Jill on socials @mamaoutspoken and mamaoutspoken.com and Linda @hellolindabonney or lindabonney.com
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