Holding Yourself So You Can Hold Your Kid With Therapist Sarah Ford
Hang with fellow therapist, friend and mom, Sarah Ford as we chat mom life in 2026!
Ever feel like everyone else has motherhood figured out while you're stomping out of the room mid-meltdown? April sits down with her friend and fellow therapist Sarah Ford, who specializes in religious trauma, perfectionism and neurodivergent-affirming care. They get honest about it.
Sarah talks about "returning to self" and getting clear on your values when shame spirals. They also get into why journaling feels so hard, and how bullet journaling can sidestep the perfectionism. They talk about how easy it is for moms to abandon themselves once kids arrive. And they admit that neither of them is the calm mom all the time.
They also get real about parenting in 2026: too many books, courses and Reddit threads, and the belief that there has to be a solution or you're doing it wrong. Sarah shares the colicky nights she spent singing to her baby and mostly to herself.
They talk about why showing up quietly can calm a meltdown better than problem-solving, and why "our presence is the magic." You'll also hear about the shame hiding behind a sink full of dishes, how a kid's struggle can stir up your own childhood, and how religious trauma can cut people off from trusting their feelings. If you've ever wondered whether you're doing this right, this one's a reminder that you're not alone.