The Mother Runners
This podcast features in-depth and fun interviews with mother runners (aka moms who run). Some names you may recognize, and some you may not. Every single mother runner has an incredible story regardless of how far or fast they run. Embedded in each story are chapters of strength, hope, and overcoming. This podcast exists because need to hear each other's stories to not only lift each other up, but learn, grow, and be inspired. This podcast will motivate and entertain you--while on the run, in the car line, or folding the laundry. Thanks for being here!
The Mother Runners
The PROBLEM with trying to be PERFECT
The gang is back with all 4 of us today! This was a fun one to start and then we got serious talking about our own experiences with perfectionism and what has helped us battle this pressure. We share humorous anecdotes about parenting and the challenges of maintaining a perfect image, while also emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfection and authenticity.
Our conversation delves into the subjective nature of perfection and how it affects mental health, ultimately encouraging listeners to accept themselves as they are. We also explore the impact of these pressures on self-image and the need for an 'imperfection movement' to encourage openness and acceptance among individuals, especially mothers. Who’s with us?!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
02:28 Exploring Perfectionism
05:21 Generational Perspectives on Parenting
08:09 Humor and Miscommunication in Everyday Life
10:53 The Imperfection of Professionals
13:36 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
15:55 Navigating Perfectionism in Parenting and Life
27:14 The Illusion of Perfection in Social Media
36:01 Embracing Authenticity and Messiness
39:45 The Illusion of Perfection
41:42 Vulnerability and Connection
44:28 The Pressure of Parenting
48:13 Celebrating Achievements and Personal Stories
52:05 Embracing Imperfection
55:50 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
Whitney Heins is a mom of 2 kids, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com, and a former TV journalist. She's been a runner most of her life but started going after big goals after becoming a mom. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. Learn more about Whitney & The Mother Runners:
- www.themotherrunners.com
- Instagram: @themotherrunners
- YouTube: The Mother Runners
- whitney@themotherrunners.com