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Larissa’s story is a powerful reminder that stepping off the fast track doesn’t mean stepping away from purpose. Once a high-achieving lawyer and partner, she now embraces her role as a full-time mom of four, finding deep joy and fulfillment in the everyday moments. We talk about identity, happiness, and why balance, not equality, is the key to harmony in motherhood and marriage. ✨ Here, it’s all about you. 👉 If this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a mom who needs to hear it. Join the It Mom Club: - YouTube: @itmomclub - Instagram: @itmomclub @polinaparry - TikTok: @itmomclub

This episode is a hard one for me to share, but I feel I owe it to other mothers who, just like me, are trying to keep up with the unspoken expectation that we can, and should, do it all. For a long time, I believed I could. I was juggling motherhood, work, and everything in between, convincing myself that slowing down wasn’t an option. Until one day, my body forced me to stop. What was later diagnosed as a severe panic attack left me in the hospital, unable to see, hear, or speak. In that moment, I genuinely thought I was dying, and that I’d never see my kids again. Looking back now, I realize our bodies aren’t built to run on empty. They whisper to us through exhaustion and overwhelm, and when we don’t listen, they scream. I’m sharing my story because I know I’m not alone, and so many mothers are quietly burning out under the weight of unrealistic expectations. There is a better way. It starts with recognizing our limits, honoring the season we’re in, and learning to care for ourselves first, not last. ✨ Here, it’s all about you. 👉 If this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a mom who needs to hear it. Join the It Mom Club: - YouTube: @itmomclub - Instagram: @itmomclub @polinaparry - TikTok: @itmomclub

In this episode, Elly opens up about the moment she realized that chasing career milestones wasn’t bringing her the fulfillment she hoped for. Together, we talk about the myth of “having it all,” the pressure to do it all, and what it really means to create balance when motherhood shifts your priorities. Elly shares how slowing down at work allowed her to show up more fully for herself and her family — and how that simple shift redefined her version of success. ✨ Here, it’s all about you. 👉 If this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a mom who needs to hear it. Join the It Mom Club: - YouTube: @itmomclub - Instagram: @itmomclub @polinaparry - TikTok: @itmomclub

In this episode, I sit down with Diana — a career coach, mom of two, and true example of what it means to reinvent yourself after motherhood. Diana opens up about how becoming a mother shifted her identity and inspired her to leave the corporate world to start her own coaching practice. We talk about finding confidence, redefining success, and balancing ambition with family life. Whether you’re a mom at a crossroads or dreaming of a new chapter, this conversation will remind you that it’s never too late to pivot and design a life that truly fits you. ✨ Here, it’s all about you. 👉 If this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a mom who needs to hear it. Join the It Mom Club: - YouTube: @itmomclub - Instagram: @itmomclub @polinaparry - TikTok: @itmomclub

In this solo episode, I’m opening up about the small but powerful changes that completely reshaped my relationship after becoming a mom. From learning how to delegate and share responsibilities, to practicing gratitude for the little things, to creating intentional structure around connection and intimacy, these shifts made all the difference. I’ll also talk about leaning on a wider support system so everything doesn’t fall on your partner, and how couples therapy helped clear built-up resentment and gave us better tools to communicate. Whether you’re a new parent navigating big changes, or simply wanting to bring more balance and connection into your partnership, these 5 shifts can help you strengthen your relationship and feel more supported in love and in life. ✨ Here, it’s all about you. 👉 If this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a mom who needs to hear it. Join the It Mom Club: - YouTube: @itmomclub - Instagram: @itmomclub @polinaparry - TikTok: @itmomclub

In this powerful conversation, Marnie opens up about her long and emotional road to motherhood, a journey that took 11 rounds of IVF, years of heartbreak, and an unshakable belief that her dream was worth fighting for. She shares the raw truth behind her experience with Canada’s fertility healthcare system, the moments of deep disappointment, and the resilience it took to keep going when the odds felt stacked against her. Now a proud mom of twins, Marnie reflects on how her struggles didn’t end with pregnancy, motherhood itself brought new challenges, joys, and lessons she never expected. This episode is about perseverance, the complexity of modern motherhood, and the reminder that sometimes, the path to our greatest blessings is far from easy. ✨ Here, it’s all about you. 👉 If this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a mom who needs to hear it. Join the It Mom Club: - YouTube: @itmomclub - Instagram: @itmomclub @polinaparry - TikTok: @itmomclub

In this deeply moving conversation, Kristina shares her story of unimaginable heartbreak - saying goodbye to her newborn son, and the path she walked through grief, healing, and resilience. She opens up about the ways she honored his memory, the support that carried her forward, and how she found hope again in welcoming two healthy children. This episode is about love after loss, the strength of a mother’s heart, and the reminder that even in our darkest moments, light can return ✨ Here, it’s all about you. 👉 If this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a mom who needs to hear it. Join the It Mom Club: - YouTube: @itmomclub - Instagram: @itmomclub @polinaparry - TikTok: @itmomclub

In this episode of It Mom, I’m breaking down 5 common myths about motherhood, the ones I personally believed until reality hit. From thinking kids won’t change your life that much, believing love is all they need, and expecting an instant bond to fearing that your career is over, and chasing the idea that unmedicated birth guarantees the “best” experience. I’m sharing what actually happened and why these myths don’t tell the whole story. ✨ Here, it’s all about you. 👉 If this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a mom who needs to hear it. Join the It Mom Club: - YouTube: @itmomclub - Instagram: @itmomclub @polinaparry - TikTok: @itmomclub

Motherhood is often painted as a picture-perfect journey, but the reality tells a very different story. In this episode of It Mom, we dive into the harsh truths about motherhood: expectations vs. reality. From the overwhelming pressure to “do it all,” to the silent struggles of identity shifts, exhaustion, and mom guilt, we talk honestly about why motherhood is both the hardest and most rewarding role you’ll ever step into. Jaclyn shares her own experiences and reflections on what she thought motherhood would be like, and how it actually unfolded. Along the way, we uncover how unrealistic cultural expectations and social media leave so many mothers feeling isolated, and why speaking the truth out loud is the first step to finding balance, compassion, and strength in this messy, beautiful journey. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not living up to the image of the “perfect mom,” this conversation is for you. 

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Welcome to the very first episode of It Mom! 

In this solo episode, I share my personal journey through motherhood - the expectations I carried before becoming a mom, the reality that shook me, and the lessons I learned the hard way about embracing my evolution as a woman and a mother.
 

I talk about:

• What I thought motherhood would look like vs. what it really was
• How I lost touch with myself and why that felt so overwhelming
• The turning point when I realized I couldn’t “go back” but could evolve forward
• How giving myself grace helped me reconnect with who I am today
   

It Mom is about honoring our identity, embracing our evolution, and thriving without losing ourselves. If you’ve ever felt torn between who you were and who you are becoming, you are not alone, and this podcast is for you.

✨ Here, it’s all about you.

👉 If this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a mom who needs to hear it.

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✨ Here, it’s all about you.

👉 If this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a mom who needs to hear it.

Join the It Mom Club:

• YouTube: @itmomclub
• Instagram: @itmomclub @polinaparry
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