Dear Mama,

I see you. I’m in awe of all that you are… And, I also see how our culture has turned motherhood into a burden. Even the Oxford Dictionary thinks so. Under a very simple definition, it says “she juggles motherhood with a demanding career.” Really? Because if that is the definition, it is no wonder that motherhood feels hard!

Many of us moms have had “too many balls in the air” since the day our kid was born — then came the pandemic. 

Overnight, we became teachers that were never trained to teach, workers with constant interruption, and many of us were simultaneously surrounded by kids, family and community members in crisis. We rolled up our sleeves and we got to work, because that’s what mothers do. 

There may have been pieces of our new normal that almost seemed better — way less driving, fewer transitions, a slower calmer pace, Zoom calls with grandmas and aunties, and a clarity of what matters most. 

But there were also pieces that were really hard — being far away from loved ones, kids bouncing off walls, endless screen time, masks, no alone time, so much cooking, stressful and time-consuming grocery runs, an endless reel of hard news, money anxiety, ever changing school schedules. It was a bit different for each one of us, but it was not easy for any mom. 

And now, as the world opens back up (or not) and we release kids back into their worlds of elementary school, middle school, high school or even college, I want to offer us a new way to show up in our role of mother —one that gives us energy in even the hardest of moments.

Providing comfort and peace is not always easy for a whole host of reasons.

• The tasks that come with motherhood are never ending and exhausting
• Unresolved issues from childhood can show up at unexpected and inconvenient moments
• Our current systems were never set up to support working moms

We were never meant to do motherhood alone. I think one of the biggest mistakes to the institution of motherhood was when "alone" became normal, and in some circles a badge of honor.

During the hardest days this past winter, I was very supported. I created a team of family members, friends and hired professionals who were with me each step of the way, and it made all the difference.

My #1 supporter was the amazing Sil Reynolds. Sil listened, advised, witnessed many tears, and her warm smile kept me going on days that felt really challenging.

This, in turn, meant my kids experienced the calmest, most present and loving version of me — even in the middle of a very hard and messy circumstance.   

As I stepped into easeful mothering, my daughter could find a path back to herself.

Easeful motherhood is simple — but not always easy. 

Think of Sil as the wise elder. She had her soulful and easeful mothering journey and has helped thousands of mothers do the same. Now she is stepping into her role of crone, and we also get all the benefits of a sage, multi-generational perspective..

As for me… For over a decade, I’ve been helping women balance motherhood, wellness, and work to go from surviving to thriving. And now, after investing time and money into the next level of my motherhood journey the past 18 months, I’m willing to share whatever pieces of my story will be of service to you. 

We’re creating the village you never had. Come join us for six weeks to step into easeful (and joyful) motherhood.

Lots of Love,
Mia (and Sil)