In this powerful episode, Juliana and Nathaly dive deep into the all-too-familiar role many mothers unconsciously fall into: the motherhood martyr. From skipping meals to sacrificing sleep, hobbies, and identity—many moms are taught that good motherhood means self-erasure. But what if that’s a lie?

In this episode we discuss:

• How the pressure to "do it all" begins the moment we're pregnant - and how we're fed a long list of "shoulds" we may not even want
• The cultural conditioning that glorifies martyrdom in motherhood
• The hidden costs of repression - how denying your own needs can lead to chronic anger, burnout and even illness or autoimmune disease
• Why self-sacrifice isn't sustainable, or noble - it's a cycle that depletes everyone
• How to start rewriting the story: honoring your needs doesn't mean you love your child any less

Whether you're deep in the baby trenches or juggling school drop-offs and career demands, this episode is a loving call to stop setting yourself on fire to keep everyone else warm.

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