#302 | PARENTING CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE | WITH AMY MOLLOY

Welcome to this Light-filled episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by the remarkable Amy Molloy—an award-winning journalist, editor, author, and the creative force behind the hit podcast The Space, which has garnered over 6 million downloads. Amy's dedication to "words that move the world forward" has led her to craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

In Our Conversation, We Explore:

• Why Matrescence is a profound and often overlooked transformation, akin to adolescence, that affects every part of a woman’s identity—emotionally, physically, spiritually, and professionally. Recognizing and naming this shift is essential to understanding the full scope of motherhood.
• The invisible load mothers carry, describing the emotional weight of being the “sun” around which everyone else orbits, and the expectation to keep life running smoothly, even when mothers themselves are falling apart.
• How maternal anger is a signal, not a failure—a sign that something is out of alignment and needs support. Instead of feeling shame around these emotions, mothers need permission to express, process, and seek understanding around their rage.
• The systemic failures that leave mothers unsupported, from workplaces that ignore maternal needs to medical systems that dismiss their experiences—highlighting that mothers aren’t broken, the system is.
• Healing begins when mothers are seen, heard, and validated. Through self-awareness, community support, and reshaping our expectations, we can start to rebuild a new model of motherhood—one that’s sustainable, empowering, and rooted in truth rather than perfection.

About Amy Molloy:

Amy Molloy is an award-winning journalist, editor, and author dedicated to producing uplifting content that supports emotional well-being. She is the creator of The Space podcast and the founder of LightWriter Media, where she mentors writers in sharing their personal stories with courage and clarity. Amy's upcoming book, Wise Child, explores a radical approach to parenting by tapping into children's innate wisdom and is set to be published by Hay House in March 2025.

Connect with Amy:

• Instagram: @amy_molloy
• LinkedIn: Amy Molloy
• Substack Newsletter: The LightWriter™ Letter

Resources Mentioned:

• The Space Podcast: Listen on Spotify
• LightWriter Media: Learn More
• Wise Child by Amy Molloy: Pre-Order Here

I hope this episode offers you valuable insights and inspiration. If it resonates with you, please share it with fellow mamas who might benefit from Amy's wisdom and experience.

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