Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered why it feels so hard just to keep up?

In this powerful Moment, Dr Giselle Goodwin shares the personal turning point that changed the course of her life—and the research that followed.

After reaching a breaking point on her 35th birthday while juggling two young children and two businesses, Giselle became convinced she simply wasn't coping. But years later, after completing a PhD in women, work and wellbeing, she discovered something that completely changed her perspective:

It wasn't her that was failing. It was the impossible expectations placed on modern mothers.

Together, Zoe and Giselle explore why so many women feel overwhelmed, burnt out and like they're constantly falling short, despite doing more than ever before. If you've ever wondered why motherhood feels so much harder than you expected, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, understood and far less alone.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Moment

Why so many mothers feel like they're failing
The three jobs modern women are expected to do
The hidden pressures driving burnout and mum guilt
Why motherhood isn't the problem—our expectations are
The one message every overwhelmed mother needs to hear

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