# A Perfect Mom Would Not Be a Good Mom

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Podcast: [Get Mom Ready Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-mom-ready-podcast-7501224)
Published: 2026-04-20T00:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.getmomready.com/p/a-perfect-mom-would-not-be-a-good
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Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode: Apple | Spotify | GetMomReady.com This episode is your permission slip to escape perfectionism. Because the truth is, the shame spirals don’t work. Meet Ericka This week, we sat down with Ericka Graham: * A mom of two boys * A preacher at Ecclesia in Houston * A former NFL wife * Co-founder of Project 88 (a nonprofit that raised $1.9M) * Host of the podcast Curiously with Ericka Graham And she’ll be the first to tell you she’s also a “messy mom.” Not in a chaotic way. In an honest, human, deeply freeing way. Her best quotes from the episode are highlighted below, and believe us… you don’t want to miss them. Don’t miss an episode. Motherhood Will Change You (And That’s the Point) “When you become a mom, you have to renegotiate your past life with your future.” Motherhood isn’t just an addition. It’s a reorganization. A sifting of what stays and what falls away in this new season. And here’s the part we don’t talk about enough: Every decision comes with loss. “I get stuck thinking there’s a perfect decision that won’t come with loss.” But that version doesn’t exist. The Trap: Trying to Do It All “Right” We feel it when: * We’re not performing like we used to * We forget something important * We don’t feel like the “put together” version of ourselves And our default response? Shame. “The shame spirals don’t work.” They don’t make you better. They just keep you stuck. Why Perfection Is Actually the Problem “A perfect mom would not be a good mom… because they’re perfect.” Your imperfections aren’t the issue. They’re the gift. They’re what make you human, relatable and a safe for your kids to be imperfect too. A Better Way to Live (and Mom) Ericka said yes to getting help organizing her pantry. No spiral. No overthinking. No meaning-ma…

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