Building Your Village: Support, Self-Care & Survival

The old saying “it takes a village to raise a child” feels harder than ever in today’s world of busy schedules, full calendars, and endless responsibilities. In this episode of Mucked Up My Self Care, Jill and Linda talk highs and lows, the loneliness that can come with motherhood, and the creative ways moms can reimagine community -even when neighbors no longer just “pop by.” From navigating school transitions to finding support in unexpected places, this conversation is all about redefining what a modern-day village looks like.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why highs and lows often happen in the same day and how that emotional “sandwich” feels for moms
• How school schedules, activities, and jobs make building community harder than ever
• Why asking for help is tricky and how to make it easier
• How guilt and pressure keep moms from accepting support
• The idea of a “village order form” that takes the decision fatigue out of asking for help
• Creative ways moms can team up to share the load (from folding laundry to meal prep playdates)

 

Motherhood was never meant to be a solo act and yet, too many moms are carrying the load alone. Jill and Linda remind us that building a village doesn’t have to look perfect or traditional. Sometimes it’s as simple as one friend showing up to fold laundry, share dinner in the park, or prep meals side by side. If you’ve been craving more support, this episode will leave you with both solidarity and fresh ideas for how to invite community back into your life.

Until next week, we hope you can unstuck your muck! 💛

 

• 📩 Need help figuring out where to start with self-care? Message us at muckedupmyselfcarepodcast@gmail.com and we’ll send our favorite five simple ideas.
• 👋 Find Jill @mamaoutspoken and mamaoutspoken.com
• 💬 Connect with Linda @hellolindabonney or lindabonney.com