Mom Life Juntas

Spotify Show Notes / Description I applied for something I never thought I'd get into... and I got in. 🎬 A few weeks ago, Moms First sent out an email looking for 10 moms to attend the invite-only New York City premiere of  No Country for Mothers a , documentary about American motherhood, the systems that were never built to support us, and the moms who are done being divided against each oth...

In this episode, we're talking about the mental load, that invisible, to-do list that lives rent-free in your head and never, ever clocks out. We're going deep on why the mental load falls so unevenly in partnerships, why pointing it out so often leads to a fight instead of a fix, and what's actually going on when your partner says 'just tell me what you need' and somehow that...

In this episode, we’re talking about why accepting help feelsso hard, even when the support is right there in front of you, freely offered. If you’ve ever said “I should be able to handle this” or “I don’t want to be a burden” while quietly drowning, this one is for you. We break down the myth of the self-sufficient mother, howcontrol becomes a coping mechanism for postpartum anxiety, and why mart...

Do you feel mom guilt even on the days you're doingeverything right? En este episodio vamos a hablar de la verdad más difícil sobre el momguilt, y es esta: your guilt isn't actually protecting your kids. It's protecting a story you were taught about what agood mom is supposed to look like. We're talking about the difference between guilt thatactually changes something and guilt tha...

This week, Jocelyn talks about the exhaustion that doesn't go away after a good night's sleep, why so many moms are burned out (and what the difference between burnout and tiredness actually means for your recovery), and what resentment is really trying to tell you. We break down what's happening inside your nervous system when you're constantly pushing through and why you can'...

Episode 35 — and yes, I still get nervous before I hit record. We do it anyway. 🎙️ Today we're talking about something I've lived, something I still feel in waves, and something I work through with clients all the time: identity loss in motherhood. It's that feeling that's hard to explain because from the outside, everything looks fine. You love your kids. You're grateful. And...

Do you have something you've been wanting just for you that keeps getting pushed to the back burner? In this episode, Jocelyn gets into why wanting things for yourself feels so hard as a mom (and why it can even feel like a betrayal), the psychology behind it, and what to actually do about it this week. Si sientes que te perdiste a ti misma en la maternidad this one is for you. She also gets i...

If you feel guilty every time you take a moment for yourself, a nap, a walk, a hot coffee, you're not dramatic, and you're not selfish. You're carrying an old story that was never yours to begin with. In this episode, Jocelyn Flores, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Latina mom, and host of Mom Life Juntas, breaks down why mom guilt hits hardest when we finally do something for ourselve...

You got through the day. Your kids are fed, they’re safe, and you showed up. So why does it still feel like it wasn’t enough? If you’ve ever found yourself replaying the day at night, thinking about what you should have done differently, this episode is for you. So many moms carry quiet guilt, even when they’re doing their best. And it can feel confusing, exhausting, and hard to turn off. In this...

In this episode of Mom Life Juntas , I’m sharing something deeply personal, my story. From experiencing pregnancy loss to navigating postpartum anxiety and depression during COVID, motherhood didn’t look the way I expected it to. And for a long time, I felt like I had to carry it all quietly. This is very common. And we don’t talk about it enough. In this episode, I open up about: The isolation of...

What happens when motherhood becomes your whole identity, and then life forces you to reevaluate everything? In this emotional and honest conversation, I sit down with therapist and mom of three, Shasterin Valentin, to talk about her journey through young motherhood, grief, and rediscovering herself beyond the role of “mom.” Shasterin shares what it was like to lose both of her parents in her 20s...

La maternidad puede ser hermosa, pero también puede sentirse muy solitaria, especialmente cuando no tenemos a nuestra familia cerca. En este episodio de Mom Life Juntas , converso con Kristel Richards sobre la importancia de crear comunidad durante la maternidad. Kristel comparte su experiencia convirtiéndose en mamá lejos de su familia, los cambios de identidad que vienen con esta etapa y el mome...

What is postpartum really like when you have twins? In this honest and vulnerable conversation, Jocelyn sits down with Graciela, a first-time twin mom navigating the first six months of motherhood. From an unexpected twin pregnancy to a C-section birth, intrusive thoughts, sleep deprivation, and the reality of needing support. This episode pulls back the curtain on what no one talks about. We disc...

Motherhood changes you and no one really talks about how much. In this honest solo episode of Mom Life Juntas , Jocelyn opens up about what she wishes more moms knew about motherhood. The parts that don’t always make it to Instagram. The feelings that can feel confusing, heavy, and even contradictory. You can love your kids deeply… and still feel overwhelmed. You can feel grateful… and still griev...

En este episodio conversamos con Michelle Chaffardet , Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, mamá de un adolescente y host del podcast Amor Crudo . Michelle nos comparte perspectivas profundas y prácticas sobre lo que realmente sucede en las relaciones después de tener hijos, cómo manejar la carga mental , las expectativas y la importancia de la comunicación emocional dentro de la pareja. Michel...

During the month of love, many moms quietly wonder why their relationship feels harder, even when there’s still love there. In this episode, Jocelyn Flores, LCSW, talks about a common but rarely named reason relationships feel strained after kids: capacity . Motherhood reduces emotional, mental, and physical bandwidth. When capacity is low, small moments can feel overwhelming, conversations escala...

In this episode of Mom Life Juntas , Jocelyn is joined by weight loss and health coach Stacy Smith for a grounded, honest conversation about motherhood, movement, and the pressure so many moms feel to “bounce back” after having kids. Stacy shares her journey into motherhood as an older mom, the realities of juggling work, childcare, and identity, and how those early years reshaped her relationship...

Ever feel completely at capacity, even on days when nothing “big” is happening? In this episode of Mom Life Juntas , Jocelyn talks about the invisible mental load so many moms carry: all the small, unfinished tasks that stay open in our minds and quietly drain our energy. The texts we haven’t sent, the appointments we need to schedule, the errands that would only take a few minutes, but somehow ke...

In this episode, Jocelyn sits down with Sara Putney, a body-led prosperity professional for moms, to talk about the parts of motherhood we do not prepare women for enough. Together, they explore the identity shift that happens after birth, why postpartum can feel destabilizing even with support, and how motherhood activates old patterns we thought we had already healed. Sara shares her personal jo...

Feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or emotionally exhausted as a mom? In this solo episode of Mom Life Juntas , licensed therapist and Latina mom Jocelyn Flores talks about what it really means to be at capacity, and why being at capacity doesn’t mean you’re failing at motherhood. This episode is a continuation of last week’s conversation on fantasy capacity , the belief that one day you’ll have...

As the year comes to an end, many moms feel caught between hope and exhaustion. You want things to be different next year, but even thinking about goals feels heavy. In this final episode of 2025, Jocelyn explores why New Year’s resolutions so often fail moms, and why it’s not because of a lack of motivation or discipline. Instead, most resolutions are built on what Jocelyn calls “fantasy capacity...

If you’ve ever thought, “I know why I’m overwhelmed… so why doesn’t anything change?” you’re not alone. In this episode, Jocelyn breaks down why self-awareness is only the first step and why real change comes from action, not insight alone. This conversation is especially for moms who feel the weight of responsibility, guilt, and pressure even when they “know better.” In this episode, we talk abou...

This is a short, grounding solo reflection for moms who need a pause, not a lecture. When mom guilt shows up, it usually doesn’t whisper. It takes over. In this solo episode of Mom Life Juntas , Jocelyn explores why mom guilt so often appears when you rest, say no, or choose yourself and why it doesn’t actually mean you’re doing motherhood wrong. In this episode, we explore: What mom guilt is real...

This is Part Two of my conversation with Janessa Borges—Therapist, Mom, Speaker, Author, Business Coach, Latina, and a powerful supporter of women. In this episode, we pick up right where we left off and dive into what it really takes for moms to start dreaming again. If motherhood has made you feel like your identity, passions, or big goals have taken a back seat, this conversation is for you. Ja...

In this engaging conversation, Jocelyn Flores and Janessa Borges explore the intersection of motherhood, ambition, and cultural identity. Janessa shares her journey as a therapist and business coach, emphasizing the importance of support and gratitude in personal and professional growth. They discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood with pursuing dreams, the significance of setting an exampl...