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Confessions of a Bad Mom and The Shame of Motherhood is a real thing. Listen to this intimate account of motherhood and the grief we all experience. Welcome back to OBSESSED! In this heartfelt solo episode, your host Julie Loken opens up about the messy, magical, and meaningful journey of motherhoodâspecifically, what itâs like raising four boys. Julie takes us beyond âhow-toâ guides or stories of perfection, sharing an honest love story marked by exhaustion, growth, guilt, and ultimately, grace. She candidly explores the realities of parentingâgrieving your old self, accepting imperfection, laughing at fart jokes, and loosening your grip as your kids grow independent. Whether youâre in the newborn trenches, navigating teenage chaos, or cheering your grown kids from afar, this episode is a raw, compassionate reminder that youâre never alone, self-care is essential, and youâre doing better than you think. Stay wild, stay true, stay obsessedâthis oneâs for every parent out there doing their best.Time Stamps



