Motherhood Exposed - Part 1

Adaptable | Behavior Explained

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained!

Bringing a child into the world is a deeply personal and transformative experience. Many people dream of becoming parents, while others face unexpected surprises on their path to parenthood. In this thought-provoking podcast, we invite you to join us on a heartwarming and enlightening journey into the diverse and complex world of motherhood.

Motherhood Exposed delves into the experiences of women from various walks of life who have embarked on the incredible voyage of motherhood. In this emotionally charged podcast, you'll hear firsthand accounts from mothers who share the raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic truths about their paths to parenthood.

The podcast opens with a reflection on the pivotal moment when these women made the decision to become mothers. Kelly, a new mom, and Ratna, also a new mom, speak candidly about the importance of normalizing the experience and the weight of cultural pressures. They emphasize that the decision to become a mother should be deeply personal, based on one's own desires, rather than external expectations.

The stories continue with Jamie, whose journey to motherhood was filled with years of trying to conceive, fertility treatments, and heartbreaking losses. Her experience highlights that even when the choice to become a mom is conscious and unwavering, the journey can be marked by a rollercoaster of emotions, from unbridled excitement to paralyzing fear.

One common thread among these women's stories is the unpredictability of the journey to motherhood. Kelly, with older children, shares how every pregnancy experience differs, while Ratna and Jamie faced unexpected twists and turns that forced them to adapt to new and unforeseen realities. Their stories remind us that life often throws curveballs into our carefully laid plans.

The podcast also delves into the complex reality of pregnancy. Kelly's candid recounting of her physical discomfort during pregnancy, including shortness of breath and incontinence, shatters the myth of the "glowing" expectant mother portrayed in media. For Jamie, pregnancy was an anxiety-laden journey fraught with worry and fear. Her story serves as a poignant reminder of the emotional toll pregnancy can take, even when the desire for a child is unwavering.

Motherhood Exposed, Part 1, is a profound exploration of the multifaceted experiences of becoming a mother. The podcast reminds us of the importance of making the deeply personal decision to become a parent, free from societal pressures, and that the path to motherhood is anything but predictable. Whether you find bliss in pregnancy or face its challenges head-on, what truly matters is the love and care you provide your child once they arrive. Motherhood is a deeply personal and unique journey, and this podcast reaffirms that there is no one-size-fits-all experience. Join us on this moving expedition into the uncharted territory of motherhood.

I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!

I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.

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