Balancing Act: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Motherhood and Homeownership
Release Date: 12/16/2025
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info_outlineIn part two of the "Rated Mom" podcast, Heather, Dena, Jessica, and guests continue their candid conversation about motherhood, homeownership, and personal growth. They share heartfelt stories about raising children at different ages, overcoming guilt, and learning to set boundaries. The episode explores the emotional challenges of buying and selling homes, the importance of support systems, and the impact of addiction and recovery on families. Through honest reflections, the hosts highlight the value of presence, self-awareness, and open communication, offering encouragement and solidarity to moms navigating life’s ups and downs.
Timestamps
Most Impactful Client Stories (00:00:47) Hosts share memorable stories of helping clients, including military families, single moms, and people overcoming homelessness.
The Power of Homeownership (00:01:31) Discussion on how homeownership creates generational wealth and impacts clients’ lives beyond just buying a house.
Challenges in Buying & Selling Homes (00:04:03) Personal experiences with the stress of buying, selling, and building homes, and how these inform their work with clients.
Guiding Clients Through Emotional Journeys (00:05:16) How the hosts support clients emotionally through setbacks and the unpredictability of the home buying process.
First-Time Homebuyer Fears & Lessons (00:05:24) Reflections on the fears of first-time buyers, worst-case scenarios, and lessons learned from their own early home purchases.
Parenting Through Different Seasons (00:08:48) Balancing work and parenting, changes in parenting style with each child, and involvement in children’s activities.
Evolution of Motherhood & Mom Guilt (00:10:28) How motherhood changes over time, feelings of guilt, and differences in parenting older versus younger children.
Letting Go & Accepting Imperfection (00:14:11) Letting go of guilt, accepting sacrifices, and cherishing fleeting moments as children grow up.
Parenting Adult & Young Children Simultaneously (00:15:21) Navigating relationships with adult children while still raising younger kids, and breaking cycles from their own upbringing.
Projecting Fears & Open Communication (00:18:01) Discussing fears about children repeating their mistakes, encouraging honesty, and the challenges of letting kids make their own choices.
Sibling Dynamics & Changing Family Structures (00:19:44) How age gaps and sibling relationships affect parenting approaches and children’s experiences.
Delegating & Asking for Help (00:20:52) The struggle to delegate tasks, ask for help, and set realistic expectations for themselves as mothers.
Boundaries vs. Balance (00:22:58) Realization that setting boundaries, not seeking perfect balance, is key to managing motherhood and personal commitments.
Cherishing Time with Older Children (00:24:43) Enjoying friendships with grown children, special moments, and the nostalgia for earlier parenting years.
Being Present & Disconnecting (00:26:59) The challenge of being present with children, reducing phone use, and creating intentional moments together.
Impactful Life & Motherhood Moments (00:30:28) Personal turning points, such as health diagnoses and career changes, that shaped their approach to motherhood.
Creating Safe Spaces for Kids (00:33:57) The importance of being a safe, nonjudgmental space for children to share struggles and seek help.
Honesty About Addiction & Family Struggles (00:35:27) Open conversations about addiction in their families, breaking the stigma, and educating their children about risks.
Self-Awareness, Recovery, & Therapy (00:38:43) Recognizing addictive tendencies, reframing behaviors, and the value of therapy for personal growth and parenting.
Powerful Quotes from the Episode
Dena, “I love this job because the power of homeownership is so much bigger than a home.
Heather, “I feel like I blinked and they just grew up. I’d give anything to go back.”
Jessica, “The part I’m still working on the most is being present, like really being present.”
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