What happens when becoming a mother doesn’t feel like a calling—but a collapse?

In this raw and revelatory episode, Beth Moore sits down with transformational coach and artist Pearl Frank to unpack the truth behind an unplanned pregnancy, the emotional spiral that followed, and the profound journey toward healing and reconnection. Pearl opens up about resisting motherhood, navigating depression and bulimia during pregnancy, and the moment she finally said out loud: “I didn’t want to be a mother.” That confession cracked everything open—and began her return to self, love, and presence with her child.

This conversation is not about parenting advice. It’s about identity death, emotional honesty, and the deep, spiritual transformation that can follow the hardest truths we’re willing to face.

🎧 What We Talk About in This Episode:

• The emotional rupture of an unplanned pregnancy
• Depression, denial, and detachment in early motherhood
• The spiritual and psychological turning point that changed everything
• Tools for emotional release, radical self-compassion, and reconnection
• Why motherhood is a rite of passage, not a role

🔗 Connect with Pearl Frank

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pearlymay/

🪴Resources Mentioned

• Spiritual Wisdom - Kabbalah Course https://www.yourinfinitesoul.com/
• 3 Day Transformative Practice - Dr. Joe Dispenza https://youtu.be/T4LR4N44Owo
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ) https://www.atlasproject.org

Follow Beth, the host, on Instagram: / _reclaiming_motherhood

💛Looking for more ways to process motherhood with honesty? Head to www.reclaim-motherhood.com to learn about private coaching, local community for moms in St. Louis, MO, and the newsletter that keeps it real.

Ever feel like motherhood completely rewrote your identity?

Like you're caught between wanting to be fully present for your kids—and also wanting more for yourself? In this episode, Beth Moore (your mom bestie + soul guide) unpacks the unspoken tension so many moms face: career vs. staying home, identity shifts, and the guilt that comes with all of it.

From personal stories to soulful reminders, this episode gives you full permission to be exactly where you are—with no shame, no pressure, and no need to have it all figured out. 🌿

You’ll hear:

• What no one tells you about working, staying home, or trying to do both
• How to hold space for your desires without abandoning your kids (or yourself)
• The surprising gift of motherhood as a path to self-discovery
• What it means to unshame your guilt, your resentment, and your wants
• A powerful question to ask if you’re feeling stuck or unsettled

✨ Whether you’re wrestling with a big decision, wondering if you’re doing it “right,” or just need to hear that you're not alone—this one’s for you.

💛 Want to go deeper? Visit www.reclaim-motherhood.com to learn more about private coaching, explore the Imperfect Mom’s Club here in St. Louis, and sign up for my newsletter full of real talk, encouragement, and inspiration for moms.

Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_reclaiming_motherhood 🎧

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In this soulful episode, we dive into a mom's beautiful journey with conscious conception, intentional parenting, and how motherhood can become a path of personal healing and transformation. My guest, Aimee Bello, shares her powerful story of preparing for motherhood through deep inner work, ancestral rituals, and radical self-responsibility.

We talk about:

✨ What conscious conception really means

🌿 Why healing before baby changes everything

🤍 How to create a Mother Blessing (instead of just a baby shower)

🔄 Breaking generational cycles through parenting

📞 The importance of asking for help and building your village

Whether you're a mom-to-be, a seasoned parent, or simply curious about what it means to parent from a conscious and compassionate place — this episode will inspire and empower you.

Resources Mentioned:

• Postpartum Support International (PSI): https://www.postpartum.net
• Las Vegas, NV Therapy for Moms: https://www.maternalmindscounseling.com

About Aimee Bello

Aimee is a holistic integrative therapist, wellness practitioner, and founder of ALTARED SPACE. She blends evidence-based mental health practices with meditation, yoga, ceremony and ritual. When not holding space for others, she's receiving support from her husband and snuggles from her 2 kids. Learn more about her work here:

https://www.altared-space.com

Chapters

00:00 Intro & Mom Wins

04:30 What Is Conscious Conception?

13:00 How to Prepare Spiritually for Parenthood

25:00 Mother Blessings vs. Baby Showers

35:00 Breaking the Martyrdom Cycle

50:00 The Power of Mom Support Groups

1:00:00 Validating Emotions & Cycle-Breaking Parenting

💛 Want to go deeper? Visit https://www.reclaim-motherhood.com to learn more about private coaching, explore the Imperfect Mom’s Club here in St. Louis, and sign up for my newsletter full of real talk, encouragement, and inspiration for moms.

Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_reclaiming_motherhood

🎧 Subscribe & Share: If this episode speaks to you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help other moms find this space.