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About No Perfect Parents

Welcome to No Perfect Parents with Richelle Clayton, the podcast where we ditch the guilt, challenge the norms, and talk honestly about what it really means to “show up” as a parent — not just for your family, but for yourself. 

If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing yourself in the chaos of modern parenthood—exhausted by the pressure to be a “perfect parent”—this is your space to feel seen, validated, and empowered to do things differently, to go against the normative, patriarchal notions of what it means to be a “good parent.” 

Join me as we dig into topics like…

• Identity shifts, why it’s so easy to lose yourself in parenthood, and what to do about it
• The invisible mental load, why it’s so hard to share, and why you should do it anyway
• Making space for your own needs, interests, and dreams…and how it may actually make you a better parent

You’ll hear real stories, evidence-based insights, and actionable tips to help you feel more like yourself and the parent you want to be—one who leads with love and connection, believes in the power of “repair,” makes space for their own needs without guilt, and knows that “good enough” is more than enough.

Because “good” parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. It’s about feeling seen, supported, and secure in who you are, so you can show up for your family with more energy and more joy, in a way that feels aligned and authentic to you.

If that resonates with you, you’re in the right place. Welcome to your new favorite podcast!

P.S. If you love what you hear, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode. 

Featured Quote:

I slowly started finding my way back to me—not to who I was before motherhood, but to a new version of me that now feels more grounded, more authentic, and a whole lot less obsessed with getting it all “right.” I stopped trying to be the perfect parent and started figuring out how to be a whole person.

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Meet Your Host:

Richelle Clayton is a parent coach, childbirth educator, and mom of two who helps parents feel more like themselves again, especially in the messy, magical, and often overwhelming early years of parenthood. Her work blends science, self-trust, and a feminist lens to support parents in showing up fully—for their kids and themselves—without guilt, without perfection, and without losing who they are. Read more.