Episode 28

Episode 28: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: Why You’re Not Alone

Hey, mama. Have you ever had a thought so unsettling it made you question everything—yourself, your baby, even motherhood itself? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m opening up about my own journey with those scary thoughts we don’t always talk about. From the guilt that consumed me during pregnancy to the overwhelming responsibility of motherhood, I’ll share what I’ve learned about why these thoughts happen and why they don’t make you a bad mom.

We’ll talk about how matrescence (yes, that’s a thing!) transforms us, the power of connection, and how tools like yoga and mindfulness can help us find peace in the chaos.

This is a raw, honest conversation about the parts of motherhood we’re afraid to say out loud—but desperately need to. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough, this episode is for you.

If this resonates with you, I highly recommend Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman, MSW. It’s an incredible resource that helped me realize I wasn’t alone—and it might do the same for you. You can grab it here

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If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough—or just need a reminder that you’re not alone—this conversation is for you.

💬 Share your experience in the comments—I’d love to hear your story.
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About the Podcast

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Paddle Forward
Conquering Fear, Motherhood & Business with Ease | Overcome fear, find balance, and build a life you love.

About your host

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Anacani Walters

Anacani Walters is a nurse-turned-entrepreneur, women’s wellness coach, yoga instructor, master SUP instructor, and military spouse who believes resilience isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about learning how to regulate, reset, and rise.

After 15+ years in surgical oncology and general surgery, battling her own health challenges, burnout, adrenal fatigue, PCOS, cervical cancer, depression, and rebuilding her life through yoga and paddleboarding, she discovered something powerful:

Fear isn’t weakness. It’s information.

Through Paddle Forward, Anacani blends science, nervous system education, ocean metaphors, mindset coaching, and lived experience to help women — and military families navigating transition — move through fear without burning out.

This podcast is for the woman becoming.
The mother in matrescence.
The entrepreneur rebuilding confidence.
The military spouse in transition.
The leader learning to trust herself again.

Here, we fall, float, and rise.