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Managing (Your Own) Expectations for Success with Liz Kent

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<p><b>🎙️ <i>Episode 48 – Managing (Your Own) Expectations for Success with Liz Kent</i></b></p><p>Licensed therapist and maternal mental health coach <b>Liz Kent</b> joins host <b>Hannah Morgan</b> to share how unrealistic expectations can sabotage your confidence, connection, and joy in motherhood. Together, they unpack the pressure to “do it all” — and how letting go of perfection can help you feel more grounded, present, and fulfilled at home.</p><p><br /></p><p>🔑 <b>Key Takeaways:</b></p><p>– Unrealistic expectations are often absorbed from culture, family, and social media</p><p>– Self-compassion is key: Talk to yourself the way you'd talk to a friend</p><p>– Everyone's life looks different behind the scenes — your “success” should, too</p><p>– Letting go of shoulds helps you make confident, aligned decisions for your family</p><p><br /></p><p>💬 <b>Quotes from Liz:</b></p><p>“We’re all human — we all fall short sometimes.”</p><p>“Would you talk to your best friend the way you're talking to yourself?”</p><p>“Make decisions based on your family’s needs — not what you think you ‘should’ be doing.”</p><p>“Nobody is doing it all. They might just have more help behind the scenes.”</p><p><br /></p><p>📚 <b>Resources Mentioned:</b></p><p>–<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.lizkentcoaching.com/" target="_blank"> ⁠<i>Liz Kent Coaching</i></a><i>⁠:</i> Therapy and coaching support for moms navigating the mental load</p><p>–<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="heronhousemanagement.com⁠" target="_blank"> <i>Heron House Management</i></a>: Virtual house management that helps you simplify your home life so you can focus on what matters most</p><p><br /></p><p>📝 Full transcript available on our website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.heronhousemanagement.com/podcast/episode-48" target="_blank">www.heronhousemanagement.com/podcast/episode-48</a></p><p>📅 <i>New episodes every Tuesday</i></p><p>💛 <i>Sponsored by Heron House Management</i></p>