Shame is a universal human experience no one is immune to, especially in motherhood where it feels like there’s a right and a wrong way to do everything, yet no matter what you do, you can’t win!
How do you break free from the shame cycle?
My guest today, Sharon Johnson, is a mother to six who creates social media content focusing on motherhood, mental health, getting older and finding oneself, and healing after years of trauma and crisis.
Sharon kicked motherhood off by being absolutely swallowed by shame - so much so she didn’t even realize it.
Tune in to hear her story of deconstruction and leaving the LDS church, adopting her niece and nephew, managing her bipolar and depression, and the true pride she’s able to feel now in saying she in fact IS the parent her kids need.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...
- The viral post of hers where the internet called her a bad parent, horrible mother, and threatened to call CPS
- How Sharon's relationship with shame has evolved and what mattered most
- The importance of building open and honest relationships with teens so we can discuss difficult topics and build trust
DON'T MISS-
- How much more she actually enjoys motherhood and her kids now and why
// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //
Rhett McLaughlin's (of Rhett and Link) house analogy clip from their podcast, Ear Biscuits
Rhett's Spiritual Deconstruction - full episode 226 of Ear Biscuits (2/3/2020)
// CONNECT WITH SHARON //
Podcast: Wake Her Up
Tiktok: @Sharon.a.life
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