Many moms are quietly asking themselves the same question: Am I doing a good job?
In this episode, Karen Johnson—known as the “21st Century Stay-at-Home Mom”—shares a perspective that challenges the pressure, the expectations, and the constant feeling that we should be doing more.

What We Cover:

• Why so many moms feel like they’re not “doing enough”
• The cultural pressure behind perfection in motherhood
• The question that changes everything: What do I want to be when they grow up?
• Why your identity matters just as much as your children’s outcomes
• Her strong stance against the beauty + diet industry and how it impacts moms
• The simple but powerful truth more moms need to hear: you’re likely already doing a good job

About the Guest:
Karen Johnson is known as the “21st Century Stay-at-Home Mom,” where she shares honest reflections on motherhood, identity, and modern family life. She is the author of What Do I Want to Be When They Grow Up?, a book that invites moms to consider their own growth alongside their children’s.

Key Insight (this is subtle but powerful to include):
Karen challenges the idea that motherhood should come at the expense of self—encouraging women to reject unrealistic beauty standards and redefine success in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.

Links + Resources:

• Follow Karen: @21stcenturysahm
• Get her book: What do I Want to Be When They Grow Up
• Follow me: @thatmom_thepodcast
• Join the email list: EMAIL

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