Confessions of A Bad Mom and The Shame of Motherhood with Julie Lokun

Confessions of a Bad Mom and The Shame of Motherhood is a real thing. Listen to this intimate account of motherhood and the grief we all experience.

Welcome back to OBSESSED! In this heartfelt solo episode, your host Julie Loken opens up about the messy, magical, and meaningful journey of motherhood—specifically, what it’s like raising four boys. Julie takes us beyond “how-to” guides or stories of perfection, sharing an honest love story marked by exhaustion, growth, guilt, and ultimately, grace. She candidly explores the realities of parenting—grieving your old self, accepting imperfection, laughing at fart jokes, and loosening your grip as your kids grow independent. Whether you’re in the newborn trenches, navigating teenage chaos, or cheering your grown kids from afar, this episode is a raw, compassionate reminder that you’re never alone, self-care is essential, and you’re doing better than you think. Stay wild, stay true, stay obsessed—this one’s for every parent out there doing their best.

Time Stamps

00:00 Pregnancy Experiences and Expectations

06:38 "Embracing Change in Parenthood"

07:22 Embracing Imperfection in Parenthood

10:53 "Self-Compassion and Resilience Tribute"

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