It's time to break free from those myths that hold us back. In this episode, I'm laying out some simple steps to help us all ditch the perfectionism and embrace a little thing called self-compassion. We're talking setting realistic expectations, celebrating what makes us unique, and surrounding ourselves with a tribe of badass women who lift us up. Because here's the truth—motherhood isn't about being flawless. It's messy, it's chaotic, and yeah, sometimes we mess up. And you know what? That's perfectly okay. So let's rewrite the narrative, let's redefine what it means to be a mom, and let's do it all with a whole lot of authenticity, self-love, and acceptance. Ready to join me on this journey? Let's do this. What we talk about in this episode: <ul> <li>Embrace imperfection in motherhood and release the myth of perfection.</li> <li>Practice self-compassion and establish realistic expectations for yourself.</li> <li>Celebrate your unique strengths, quirks, and imperfections—they make you who you are.</li> <li>Surround yourself with supportive friends, family, and communities for empowerment.</li> <li>Reframe guilt and shame with positive affirmations and self-validations.</li> </ul>

It's time to break free from those myths that hold us back. In this episode, I'm laying out some simple steps to help us all ditch the perfectionism and embrace a little thing called self-compassion. We're talking setting realistic expectations, celebrating what makes us unique, and surrounding ourselves with a tribe of badass women who lift us up. Because here's the truth—motherhood isn't about being flawless. It's messy, it's chaotic, and yeah, sometimes we mess up. And you know what? That's perfectly okay. So let's rewrite the narrative, let's redefine what it means to be a mom, and let's do it all with a whole lot of authenticity, self-love, and acceptance. Ready to join me on this journey? Let's do this. What we talk about in this episode: Embrace imperfection in motherhood and release the myth of perfection. Practice self-compassion and establish realistic expectations for yourself. Celebrate your unique strengths, quirks, and imperfections—they make you who you are. Surround yourself with supportive friends, family, and communities for empowerment. Reframe guilt and shame with positive affirmations and self-validations.

It's time to break free from those myths that hold us back. In this episode, I'm laying out some simple steps to help us all ditch the perfectionism and embrace a little thing called self-compassion.&nbsp;We're talking setting realistic expectations, celebrating what makes us unique, and surrounding ourselves with a tribe of badass women who lift us up. Because here's the truth—motherhood isn't about being flawless.&nbsp;It's messy, it's chaotic, and yeah, sometimes we mess up. And you know what? That's perfectly okay. So let's rewrite the narrative, let's redefine what it means to be a mom, and let's do it all with a whole lot of authenticity, self-love, and acceptance. Ready to join me on this journey? Let's do this. What we talk about in this episode: <ul> <li>Embrace imperfection in motherhood and release the myth of perfection.</li> <li>Practice self-compassion and establish realistic expectations for yourself.</li> <li>Celebrate your unique strengths, quirks, and imperfections—they make you who you are.</li> <li>Surround yourself with supportive friends, family, and communities for empowerment.</li> <li>Reframe guilt and shame with positive affirmations and self-validations.</li> </ul>

The Myth of Perfection: Embracing Imperfection in Motherhood: EU 219

You’re exhausted.
Not just physically. Emotionally. You’re running a household, keeping up with your career, holding the family calendar together, and still somehow managing the grocery list. You’re the default parent, the peacekeeper, the one who never stops, even when you should be resting. And somewhere in between the laundry and the late-night emails, you’ve lost the version of yourself that wasn’t running on fumes.

I’m Veronica Cisneros, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, wife, and mom of three. I know what it’s like to feel disconnected from your spouse, stuck in silent power struggles over household chores, and torn between excelling in your career and actually enjoying your family. I’ve been the people-pleaser, the overachiever, the one trying to “hold it all together” while anxiety worked overtime behind the scenes.

On Empowered and Unapologetic, we’re ditching the guilt and having the conversations no one’s having at the PTA meeting. Here, you’ll get real talk and therapist-backed strategies on:

• Navigating marriage when it feels more like a business partnership than a relationship.
• Breaking the cycle of over-functioning and learning to rest without guilt.
• Sharing the mental and physical load at home—without another chore chart that no one uses.
• Shutting down power-pleasing patterns that leave you drained and resentful.
• Managing the anxiety that comes from constantly being “on.”

If you’re tired of looking like you have it all together while feeling like you’re falling apart, you’re in the right place. This is your space to breathe, laugh, and rebuild connection, without having to compromise yourself in the process.

Let’s do this together.

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You’re exhausted. Not just physically. Emotionally. You’re running a household, keeping up with your career, holding the family calendar together, and still somehow managing the grocery list. You’re the default parent, the peacekeeper, the one who never stops, even when you should be resting. And somewhere in between the laundry and the late-night emails, you’ve lost the version of yourself that wasn’t running on fumes. I’m Veronica Cisneros, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, wife, and mom of three. I know what it’s like to feel disconnected from your spouse, stuck in silent power struggles over household chores, and torn between excelling in your career and actually enjoying your family. I’ve been the people-pleaser, the overachiever, the one trying to “hold it all together” while anxiety worked overtime behind the scenes. On Empowered and Unapologetic, we’re ditching the guilt and having the conversations no one’s having at the PTA meeting. Here, you’ll get real talk and therapist-backed strategies on: • Navigating marriage when it feels more like a business partnership than a relationship. • Breaking the cycle of over-functioning and learning to rest without guilt. • Sharing the mental and physical load at home—without another chore chart that no one uses. • Shutting down power-pleasing patterns that leave you drained and resentful. • Managing the anxiety that comes from constantly being “on.” If you’re tired of looking like you have it all together while feeling like you’re falling apart, you’re in the right place. This is your space to breathe, laugh, and rebuild connection, without having to compromise yourself in the process. Let’s do this together.

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