Ever feel like you're doing it ALL and it's never ENOUGH? My guest today, Erica Djossa is a registered psychotherapist, sought-after maternal mental health specialist, and the founder of wellness company Momwell. Erica is frequently featured in media publications and her popular Momwell podcast has over a million downloads.  Her book - Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More comes out TODAY (Tuesday, April 9th) and our conversation today highlights so much of the meaningful work inside it. After she shares her "breakdown to breakthrough", Erica reiterates it’s not just us - MOMS ARE NOT OKAY.  She introduces ideas like the motherload, our motherhood filing cabinet, and an activity called a Values Sort to help us become more conscious of the default patterns we've found ourselves in and how to dig our way out. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED... Where the myth of the "perfect mother" comes fromThe 5 core beliefs of "intensive mothering" and what to replace them withThe measuring stick we should use to evaluate ourselves instead of blood, sweat and tearsDON'T MISS- What it truly means to be a good mom // CONNECT WITH ERICA DJOSSA // Links to order the book: Ericadjossa.com Website: http://Momwell.com Instagram: @momwell I believe in you + I'm cheering you on. Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta. Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/Apply Send us Fan Mail over Text. Failing Motherhood is turning 4 years old!Rate the podcast with 5 Stars on Spotify and/or Leave a Review for Failing Motherhood in Apple Podcasts, screenshot it before hitting SUBMIT, and send it to Danielle for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!DM: @‌parent_wholeheartedly Support the Show. *FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologetic www.parentingwholeheartedly.com