Voice Notes from a Slow Life : A Slow Motherhood Podcast

About Voice Notes from a Slow Life : A Slow Motherhood Podcast

In a world that tells moms to speed up, I’m here to talk about what happens when we finally slow down. I’m Émilie — a Slow Motherhood Mentor and psychotherapist — and these episodes are basically voice notes from my real life. Unscripted, honest, sometimes messy, always real. If you’re a mom who’s tired of rushing, tired of performing, and craving a more grounded, meaningful way of living, you’ll feel at home here.

Publisher

Émilie Avon-Green

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Oct 2025

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Why are mothers so burnt out? Understanding Modern Motherhood | Ep. 20

   In this episode, I talk about why so many mothers feel exhausted, overwhelmed, overstimulated, and like they’re constantly falling behind — even when they’re doing everything they can. I wanted to look beyond the usual advice to “take better care of yourself” and talk about the bigger picture: the mental load, the pressure to be a good mother, work demands, invisible expectations, and the sheer amount that mothers are carrying every single day. I talk about: • The mental load, emotional labour, and never-ending list of things mothers are expected to remember, manage, and anticipate • The “good mother” myth, mom guilt, and the pressure to be endlessly patient, present, organized, and emotionally available • Why work, parenting, relationships, family expectations, and household responsibilities can leave mothers feeling constantly overwhelmed and overstimulated • Identity loss, resentment, and what can happen when you spend so much time caring for everyone else that you lose touch with yourself • Why motherhood burnout isn’t always an individual coping problem — and why sometimes we need to question the expectations themselves If you’ve been wondering why motherhood feels so heavy, or why you can love your family deeply and still feel completely burnt out by everything that comes with caring for them, this episode is for you. If you’re craving a slower pace, softer expectations, and a reminder that you’re not alone in figuring out motherhood, work, relationships, and yourself along the way — you’re in the right place. ————————————————————————————— 🌿 Slow Motherhood Tool: The Slow Motherhood Journal Pack : https: //authenticlivingguidance.ca/slowmotherhoodjournal ————————————————————————————- ✨ Therapy for Moms (Ontario & Quebec) Book a free consultation: https://emilieavongreen.ca/contact ————————————————————————————— 🌸 Connect on Instagram: @authentic_living_with_emilie ————————————————————————————— If this podcast resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review so this work can reach more mothers who need gentleness, too. ————————————————————————————— Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical advice, mental health assessment, or diagnosis. Please seek support from a licensed mental health professional for individual care.

2. 

   30 Jul 2026

   The Gilmore Girls Effect: When Daughters Become Their Mothers’ Emotional Caregivers | Ep. 19

   In this episode, I talk about what I’ve started calling the Gilmore Girls Effect: the experience of growing up feeling more like your mother’s friend, therapist, or emotional support person than her child. I explore how these blurred mother-daughter boundaries can shape us long after childhood, especially for oldest daughters, overachievers, and mothers who are already carrying far too much. I talk about: • Why the relationship between Lorelai and Rory feels very different when you watch Gilmore Girls as an adult • What emotional parentification can look like, including being expected to manage a parent’s feelings, relationships, or responsibilities • How being praised as “mature for your age” can sometimes hide the fact that you were carrying things that were never yours to hold • Why this dynamic can lead to overfunctioning, resentment, exhaustion, and motherhood burnout later in life • How naming what happened, practising healthier boundaries, and remembering that you were the child can create space for compassion and healing This episode is not about blaming our parents or suggesting that mothers and daughters cannot be close. It is about recognizing the difference between closeness and responsibility, and learning that healthy boundaries can actually make our relationships feel safer and more connected. If you grew up taking care of everyone else, struggle to put your own needs first, or worry about repeating the same patterns with your children, this episode may help you feel a little more understood. You were a child, and some of what you were carrying was simply too heavy. If you’re craving a slower pace, softer expectations, and a reminder that you’re not alone in figuring this all out — you’re in the right place. ————————————————————————————— 🌿 Slow Motherhood Tools & Support: Free Quiz: What’s Keeping You Stuck in the Hustle?https://authenticlivingguidance.ca/quiz The Slow Motherhood Journal Pack:https: //authenticlivingguidance.ca/slowmotherhoodjournal ————————————————————————————- ✨ Therapy for Moms (Ontario & Quebec)Book a free consultation: https://emilieavongreen.ca/contact ————————————————————————————— 🌸 Connect on Instagram: @authentic_living_with_emilie ————————————————————————————— If this podcast resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review so this work can reach more mothers who need gentleness, too. ————————————————————————————— Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical advice, mental health assessment, or diagnosis. Please seek support from a licensed mental health professional for individual care.

3. 

   23 Mar 2026

   You Don’t Have to Be Confident to Begin | Ep. 18

   I didn’t plan to record this episode. I was in the middle of doing my laundry, when a thought came to me about something I get asked all the time: how do you put yourself out there like that? And the truth is… it hasn’t been natural for me. In this episode, I share what it’s really looked like behind the scenes — the discomfort, the shaky beginnings, and the slow, intentional way I’ve stretched myself into a life that feels aligned. I talk about: What people don’t see behind “putting yourself out there” — the nerves, the doubt, and the messy first steps How repeated exposure (and a lot of discomfort) slowly builds confidence over time Why you don’t need to do everything — just finding your way of showing up in a way that feels right Letting go of the fear of being seen (and the truth that people aren’t watching as closely as we think) Gently challenging yourself to step outside your comfort zone, in a way that still honors your pace If you’re craving a slower pace, softer expectations, and a reminder that you’re not alone in figuring this all out — you’re in the right place. ————————————————————————————— 🌿 Slow Motherhood Tools & Support: Free Quiz: What’s Keeping You Stuck in the Hustle?https://authenticlivingguidance.ca/quiz The Slow Motherhood Journal Pack:https: //authenticlivingguidance.ca/slowmotherhoodjournal Mentorship Info: https://www.authenticlivingguidance.ca/slow-motherhood-mentorship ————————————————————————————- ✨ Therapy for Moms (Ontario & Quebec)Book a free consultation: https://emilieavongreen.ca/contact ————————————————————————————— 🌸 Connect on Instagram: @authentic_living_with_emilie ————————————————————————————— If this podcast resonates, please follow, share, or leave a review so this work can reach more mothers who need gentleness, too. ————————————————————————————— Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical advice, mental health assessment, or diagnosis. Please seek support from a licensed mental health professional for individual care.

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