Mamingo

thatverykate

Welcome to Mamingo — the podcast for moms ready to stop surviving and start thriving. Hosted by Kate Sharapenko, a mom of two, life coach, and survivor of postpartum depression, mom burnout, identity loss, and personal crisis - this show is your weekly reminder that you’re not alone, not “too much,” and not lost — you’re evolving. If motherhood feels overwhelming, chaotic, or like you’ve lost touch with yourself, this space is for you. Mamingo is your permission to slow down, reflect, and grow — because motherhood isn’t the end of you, it’s the beginning of your greatest expansion.

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  1. -1 дн.

    The emotional work of modern motherhood

    What if the hardest part of parenting isn't raising our children—but learning how to understand ourselves? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Juli Fraga, psychologist, writer, and co-author of Parents Have Feelings Too, for an honest conversation about the emotional side of modern parenthood. We explore why today's parents are doing something no previous generation has had to do quite like this: learning to re-parent themselves while raising their children. We talk about the impossible standards placed on mothers, why "mom guilt" dominates the parenting conversation while dads rarely experience the same level of shame, and why so many of us struggle to admit when parenting doesn't feel the way we expected. Together, we discuss: • Why we crave emotional connection more than perfect parenting• The hidden shame behind feeling disappointed in ourselves—or even in our parenting experience• Why perfection keeps us disconnected from our children and ourselves• How emotional awareness (or the lack of it) shapes every interaction with our kids• Why emotions are experienced in the body—not solved with the "right" words• What it means to begin healing from within so we can show up more authentically for our families This conversation is a gentle reminder that children don't need perfect parents. They need emotionally present ones. If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough, carrying invisible guilt, or feeling alone in your parenting journey, this episode is for you. Connect with Dr. Juli Fraga 📖 Parents Have Feelings Toohttps://www.amazon.ca/Parents-Have-Feelings-Too-Navigating/dp/B0DSKDFS7H Juli's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/parentshavefeelingstoo/ Juli's Psychology Today Profilehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/juli-fraga Connect with Mamingo Websitehttps://mamingo.ca Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thatverykate/ If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another parent who could use this reminder: you have feelings too—and they matter.

    40 мин.
  2. 9 июн.

    The Courage to Slow Down

    In this thoughtful and deeply honest episode, I sit down with Shyanne McPherson, Director of Power4Teens, to explore what empowerment really means in a culture that constantly tells women to do more, achieve more, and somehow "have it all." Together, we unpack the hidden cost of always striving, the fear many of us feel when we consider slowing down, and why letting go of expectations can feel both terrifying and liberating. Shyanne shares her own experience of reaching burnout and making the courageous decision to step away from her work for a period of rest and reflection—a choice that challenged everything she thought strength was supposed to look like. In a world that often equates empowerment with productivity, success, and endless resilience, we explore a different perspective: perhaps true empowerment is giving yourself permission to be human rather than superhuman. We also talk about:– why the "have it all" narrative can become exhaustion in disguise– releasing control and embracing uncertainty– navigating life without having all the answers– the courage it takes to rest, pause, and reassess– giving yourself permission to evolve and learn who you are becoming– creating freedom from expectations—both others' and your own This conversation is an invitation to soften, to trust yourself, and to remember that your worth is not measured by how much you can carry. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop, listen, and allow yourself the space to become. Learn more about Shyanne and Power4Teens: Power4Teens: https://power4teens.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power4teens/ Learn more about my work: https://mamingo.ca

    59 мин.
  3. 27 мая

    'Your pink will return, I promise'

    In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with author Katie Thomas to explore the story behind her beautiful children’s book The Flamingo That Lost Her Pink. Through the gentle and symbolic journey of a flamingo mother who loses her vibrant color while caring for her baby, we open up a powerful conversation about motherhood, identity, and what it really means to give so much of yourself. This story resonates deeply with so many women who, at some point, feel like they’ve lost a part of who they are—only to discover that nothing is truly lost. We also explore why this story, told through a bird, feels so deeply true. Animals don’t perform. They don’t curate or present a version of themselves to the world. They simply are. In that way, the flamingo becomes an honest reflection of a phase so many mothers move through—one that is rarely shown or spoken about openly. There’s something profoundly real and disarming in that image, which is why it resonates on such a deep, almost instinctive level. In our conversation, Katie and I talk about:– the emotional reality of motherhood behind the picture-perfect moments– identity shifts and the quiet grief many women carry– self-reconnection and reclaiming your “pink”  – why it’s hard to give yourself permission to care for yourself– why stories like this matter for both children and parents This episode is a gentle reminder that you are still there—whole, worthy, and evolving. Explore Katie’s work: Book: The Flamingo That Lost Her Pinkhttps://www.amazon.ca/Flamingo-That-Lost-Her-Pink/dp/1918097305/https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-flamingo-that-lost-her-pink/katie-thomas/shaun-russell/9781918097306 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theflamingothatlostherpink/ Learn more about my work: https://mamingo.ca

    44 мин.

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Welcome to Mamingo — the podcast for moms ready to stop surviving and start thriving. Hosted by Kate Sharapenko, a mom of two, life coach, and survivor of postpartum depression, mom burnout, identity loss, and personal crisis - this show is your weekly reminder that you’re not alone, not “too much,” and not lost — you’re evolving. If motherhood feels overwhelming, chaotic, or like you’ve lost touch with yourself, this space is for you. Mamingo is your permission to slow down, reflect, and grow — because motherhood isn’t the end of you, it’s the beginning of your greatest expansion.