At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. A woman in a flowing gown and heels carefully straps on knee pads, positions herself at the top of a staircase, and deliberately throws herself down the stairs. It sounds absurd. Maybe even reckless. But when you understand why Michelle Lang does this—and what it represents—it becomes one of the most honest conversations about motherhood you'll ever encounter. After 12 years away from her career as a professional stunt performer, Lang has returned to throwing herself off buildings, getting hit by cars, and tumbling down staircases. But this isn't just about revisiting old skills. It's about what happens when mothers finally get enough mental space to ask themselves a devastating que...
At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family.
A woman in a flowing gown and heels carefully straps on knee pads, positions herself at the top of a staircase, and deliberately throws herself down the stairs. It sounds absurd. Maybe even reckless. But when you understand why Michelle Lang does this—and what it represents—it becomes one of the most honest conversations about motherhood you'll ever encounter.
After 12 years away from her career as a professional stunt performer, Lang has returned to throwing herself off buildings, getting hit by cars, and tumbling down staircases. But this isn't just about revisiting old skills. It's about what happens when mothers finally get enough mental space to ask themselves a devastating question: "Who am I if I'm not just someone's mom?"
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What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✨ Rediscovering your sense of self as a mom
✨ The importance of embracing vulnerability and play for personal growth
✨ How losing yourself in motherhood is common, but reclaiming your identity is possible
✨ Why finding joy and allowing yourself to have fun is essential for both mental and physical well-being
✨ The role of self-compassion and permission in overcoming the pressure of being a "perfect" mom and career woman
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