In this candid Supermom Short, Amy Grace gets real about a secret many moms carry: not loving every moment or stage of motherhood. While social media is full of smiling moms saying motherhood is the “best thing ever,” behind the scenes, countless women admit to their therapists, friends, or quietly to themselves that some stages feel thankless, exhausting, and overwhelming.
Amy normalizes these feelings by sharing her own experiences across multiple stages—from newborn nights to toddler tantrums to teenage rebellion—and explains why it’s okay to not feel joy in every season. She breaks down how shame creeps in when moms believe “I don’t love this stage, so I must be a bad mom” and offers practical shifts to reframe that thinking.
Listeners will walk away encouraged to admit the hard stuff, connect with others who feel the same, and make small changes that can ease difficult seasons—whether that means setting limits, adjusting expectations, or simply giving themselves grace.
Key Takeaways
You’re not alone. Many moms secretly admit they don’t love certain stages, even while deeply loving their kids.
Shame feeds isolation. Believing “I’m a bad mom because I don’t love this” creates unnecessary guilt.
Stages are temporary. Just because you dislike one stage doesn’t mean you’ll dislike them all.
Small shifts matter. Changing schedules, delegating tasks, or setting boundaries can transform the day-to-day.
Key Quotes
“You can be an amazing supermom and not love every step of it.” – Amy Grace
“Shame tells us: if I don’t love it now, I’ll never love motherhood. That’s just not true.” – Amy Grace
“Parenting is like music—you don’t have to master every genre to still be a great musician.” – Amy Grace
“Admitting you don’t love a stage doesn’t make you a bad mom” – Amy Grace
About Your Host
Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journey—from single parenting to blended families—to create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.
👉 For more info and your FREE Embracing Your Inner Supermom Workbook, visit www.everydaysupermoms.com.
