The Mothering Myth and the Courage to Be Enough – with Moe Carrick (S16E8)

Tap to send me your reflections ♡ In this episode, I speak with Moe Carrick – workplace culture expert, TEDx speaker, and mother of four – about the deep, often unspoken pressures that shape our identities at work and at home. We talk about the myth of the perfect mother, the legacy of the provider-father, and the quiet courage it takes to say, “What I’m doing is enough.” Moe shares a beautifully layered story about a gingerbread house (yes, really!) and how that moment became a metaphor for the deeper journey of letting go of perfection. We explore the ripple effects of shame, identity, ambition and care – and how the stories we’ve inherited can limit us unless we consciously choose another way. This conversation is full of warmth, honesty and insight, and left me reflecting deeply on how we show up for ourselves, and for one another, in work and in life. PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY WISH TO LISTEN TO NEXT:Empathy and Transformation: Navigating Menopause in the Workplace with Pamela Windle (S14E6)Burnout and Self-Compassion, with Dr. Danielle de la Mare (S14E3)Debunking myths: returning to work & the gender pay gap, with Amelia Miller, Ivee (S13E9) CONNECT WITH MOE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moecarrick/  Website: https://moementum.com/  Moe’s latest book: https://moementum.com/when-work-is-good/  *** BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL WITH HENNY A free 60-minute call to explore how coaching together could support you https://calendly.com/hennyflynn/henny-60 RECEIVE (ALMOST) DAILY TINY MESSAGES OF LOVE Sign-up for everyday ♡ compassion https://hennyflynn.ck.page/everyday-compassion EXPLORE SOLO RETREATS AT BACH BROOK Take time to rest, reflect, reconnect - fully cared for in a place of natural beauty https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/Solo-Retreats BOOKS, EVENTS, FREE RESOURCES & COURSES https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/