“Perfect” Just Doesn’t Fit

By MGAL Guest Becky Beaupre GillespieCo-author of Good Enough Is the New Perfect: Finding Happiness and Success in Modern Motherhood I was so determined to be the Perfect Mother — you know, back before I became a mom and learned that such a person doesn’t exist. It seems ridiculous now, but I entered motherhood poised […]

It Is Time for Moms to Have a New Hierarchy of Needs!

A few years ago I sat in an audience of moms while an Ivy League (Childless) graduate tried to convince us that Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs held the key to total mom bliss. If you are unfamiliar with Maslow’s Hierarchy here it is: This expert explained that by understanding this hierarchy of needs we […]

Cure for the Gratitude Grumpies

It is so easy for moms to fall into the habit of saying “I should be grateful for __________________ (fill in the blank).” Gratitude is one of those beautiful transformative powers. It is also a double edge sword we yield against ourselves. Not being grateful “enough” is one more way to point out to ourselves […]

Why Behind Every Great Momma There is a Great Beastie

By November MomGAL TelePARTY Guest Sarah Seidelmann MD I am a physician, a mom to 4 fantastic kids, a wife, a friend and (now) a writer, coach and entepreneur. I am married to another physician who is equally as diversified in his energetic portfolio. Part of my mission in life has been to invite women […]

Are You A Prostitute?

Are you a Victim? A Saboteur? A Prostitute? What if I told you that you were all of these and then some? Offended? Please don’t be. I’m right in the middle of Caroline Myss’ Sacred Contracts and I’m enthralled with the concept of archetypes that we carry throughout our lives. Myss explains we all […]