Who Decides What Makes a Good Mom? Redefining Modern Motherhood, Dr Why Podcast Ep 6 What actually makes a *good* mom — patience, presence, or perfection?In this episode of Dr Why, Dr Lauryn and Javonne explore one of the most emotionally charged and misunderstood questions in parenting: what defines a “good mother”? They unpack decades of research on motherhood norms, including the idea of the “present mother,” and question whether society expects women to sacrifice too much. Together with returning guest, Becca Salvin, they dive into cultural expectations, gender roles, working motherhood, and the guilt that comes with trying to do it all, with plenty of laughs and real talk along the way. 00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - Defining the “working mom” and what really makes a good mother 05:10 - What the research says about modern motherhood 06:33 - The “present mother” myth — always there, always perfect 07:41 - Do moms really have to do it all? 10:37 - Old-school gender roles vs modern partnerships 13:31 - Being “present and patient” — why that’s easier said than done 18:24 - How culture shapes our expectations of motherhood 19:25 - The guilt trap of working mothers 21:04 - Marriage, business and parenting — finding your balance 25:47 - Keeping the spark alive after kids 31:48 - No parent is perfect — and that’s okay What You’ll Learn Why the “good mom” stereotype is outdated and unrealisticWhat research really says about working motherhoodThe truth about mom guilt — and how to let it goHow couples navigate parenting, partnership, and business togetherWhy patience and presence don’t always go hand-in-handListen If You’ve Ever WonderedWhat actually defines a “good mom” todayHow working moms can balance career and family without losing themselvesWhy guilt is such a universal part of motherhoodHow to build a partnership that works at home *and* in businessConnect with Becca Instagram: @beccasalvin and @thedemoboyzz Facebook: Rebecca Miller And Demo Boyzz YouTube: @theDemoBoyzz TikTok: @thedemoboyzz www.demoboyzz.com Resources Website: youngmindspsych.com Instagram: @youngmindspsych | @dr.why_podcast Podcast: Dr Why Podcast on all major platforms YouTube: Dr Why Podcast TikTok: @youngminds_psych | @dr.whypodcast Join the Conversation Do you think being a “good mom” means putting your kids first no matter what or taking care of yourself too? #DrWhyPodcast, #DrLaurynYoung, #JavonneYoung, #BeccaSalvin #DemoBoyzz, #ModernMotherhood, #ParentingPodcast, #WorkingMom, #MomGuilt, #ParentingScience, #FamilyDynamics, #GenderRoles, #Partnership, #GoodMom, #ParentingEducation, #WorkLifeBalance, #Motherhood, #DrWhy, #Podcast, #ParentingSupport, #RealTalk, #ModernParenting, #Parenthood
