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June 16, 2025 • 8 mins

Social media has turned parenting into performance art, but the "perfect parent" doesn't exist - and thank God for that. In this raw, honest episode, we dive deep into why parenting mistakes are actually features, not bugs, and how the pressure to be perfect is damaging real families.


We'll explore the impossible standards modern parents face, why the growth curve in parenting is normal and necessary, and how your "imperfections" are actually teaching your children invaluable life skills. This isn't another generic parenting pep talk - it's an uncomfortable conversation about the reality of raising humans while becoming more human yourself.


If you're tired of parenting advice that makes you feel worse about yourself, this episode will shift your entire perspective on what good parenting actually looks like. You'll walk away understanding that you're not raising children - you're raising future adults while simultaneously becoming a more complete version of yourself.

Perfect for overwhelmed parents, anyone struggling with parenting guilt, or those ready to embrace the beautiful mess of real family life.


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