Do It Scared: What One Year of Podcasting Taught Me About Motherhood, Ambition, Burnout & Becoming

Send us Fan MailWhat could change in your life if you finally gave yourself permission to do it scared?In this one-year anniversary episode of Musings of a Geriatric Mama, Kedna reflects on what it means to start before you feel ready, grow through the messy middle, and redefine success in motherhood, ambition, entrepreneurship, and burnout recovery.After a year of conversations with mothers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and wellness experts, one message continues to stand out: motherhood may change us, but it does not erase our purpose, creativity, or ambition.In this episode, Kedna shares lessons on:Starting before you feel readyLetting confidence grow through actionNavigating identity shifts after motherhoodReleasing hustle and grind cultureAsking for help and setting boundariesRedefining success in your 30s, 40s, and beyondBuilding a meaningful life without abandoning yourselfChapters 00:00 Introduction: Embracing the journey and doing things scared 00:02 Lessons learned from a year of purpose and growth 00:11 The importance of starting before you're ready 00:12 Confidence follows action, not before 00:15 The clarity that comes with using your voice 00:42 Evolving through life and embracing the messy middle 01:12 Redefining success and the importance of wellness 01:24 Motherhood, identity, and holistic self-care 01:53 Healing from burnout and the role of therapy 02:22 Building sustainably and trusting the process 02:47 The power of micro-movements and faith-driven purpose 03:15 Community support and shared wisdom 03:42 Looking ahead: Deeper conversations and next steps As the show enters its next season, expect deeper conversations around motherhood after 35, women’s health, maternal mental load, entrepreneurship, career pivots, sustainable ambition, identity, and burnout recovery.Scriptures mentioned: Habakkuk 2:2 — “Write the vision and make it plain” https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Habakkuk%202%3A2&version=NIVProverbs 31:10 — A woman of worth is more precious than rubies https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2031%3A10&version=NIVMental Health Support: If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7 in the U.S. https://988lifeline.org/ Follow Musings of a Geriatric Mama, save this episode, and share it with a woman who needs the reminder that she can still do the scary thing. Grab a copy of From Burnout to Balance Reset Guide and stay connected with a community of vision centered ambitious women here!  https://k-amey-inspires.kit.com/1525dc16f8Let's stay connected!  https://linktr.ee/K.AmeyInspires?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=0eb50dac-1e79-445d-9c1e-8a5dd2e34847