Redefining Motherhood as a Relationship and Caregiving as a Job with Hannah Olson

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Hannah Olson is redefining motherhood, and while her take may be hard to wrap your head around at first, it's actually quite simple. What she's saying is that motherhood is a relationship, and caregiving is a job - all those messages we get about laundry, vacuuming, even changing diapers and driving the kids to practice being "mom tasks," it's B.S. Yes, many moms are the primary caregiver to their children, and that is amazing! But motherhood is about the relationship we share with our children, and that is the big difference.
In this episode, Hannah and I talk about:

• Separating the relationship of motherhood from the job of caregiving
• How equating motherhood to caregiving work leads to mom guilt
• Seeing motherhood as more than 18 years of caregiving
• The value of caregiving, monetary and otherwise
• Why moms deserve to have a conversation about working out of the home, even if it means paying more for childcare

A little about our guest:
Hannah Olson loves creating, coaching, and connecting. She spends her time attempting to master sourdough, forgetting to water $30 Ikea plants, mishearing song lyrics, and hanging out with her husband and six children. Hannah founded Redefining Motherhood in 2021 to help women reduce mom guilt and experience more joy, by coaching them to see the difference between the job of caregiving and the relationship of motherhood. She is also the host of a (sometimes) weekly podcast, Rantish, where she discusses topics she feels strongly about like Pretzel Jello Salad, Physical Therapy for pelvic floor, and current Instagram trends. She also loves to have guests on the show and hopes to foster a community of belonging and connection for lonely women everywhere.
To connect with Hannah, follow her on Instagram @freckledhan or TikTok @therealfreckledhan. You can also visit her website www.freckledhan.com. Check out Hannah's podcast RANTISH wherever you like to listen.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Worthy Mother Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Today's Guest: Hannah Olson (00:01:11)

3. Hannah Olson's Background and Journey (00:02:17)

4. The Realization and Shift in Perspective (00:04:29)

5. Redefining Motherhood: Relationship vs. Caregiving (00:08:44)

6. The Value of Caregiving and Motherhood (00:25:03)

7. Childhood Dreams and Motherhood Realizations (00:26:29)

8. Redefining Motherhood and Work (00:27:14)

9. The Value of Caregiving (00:28:01)

10. Challenging Societal Norms (00:28:56)

11. Personal Choices and Family Dynamics (00:29:39)

12. Language and Identity in Motherhood (00:31:44)

13. Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout (00:42:12)

14. Final Thoughts and Where to Find More (00:48:07)