the WOMAN MADE WELL Podcast

 

Navigate the challenges of parenting with honest conversations, empowering stories, and expert advice.

Welcome to ‘Woman Made Well’ with Candice Wood, a podcast that empowers women through the highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or isolated, this is your supportive space.

Hi, I'm Dr. Candice Wood.

I am a board-certified OB/GYN with added certification in perinatal mood disorders. I have loved treating women's health for 18 years. My journey has led me to focus the 2nd half of my career on women's mental health, an area that I feel is tragically undertreated.

My goal for this podcast is to create a space that is as safe as my clinic couch - a place to feel understood, motivated, and prepared to meet the challenges and find the beauty of parenthood. You don't have to lose yourself to be a good mother - in fact, finding yourself in motherhood will take you to depths of joy you never imagined.  

Will you let me show you how? 

LATEST EPISODE

 

Woman Made Well Podcast

With Candice Wood, MD

Episode 10: "Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy"

Today, we’re tackling a topic that so many of us struggle with: parental confidence and how to stop comparing ourselves to others. As new moms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the endless advice, opinions, and highlight reels we see online, which can leave us questioning our own parenting decisions.

In this episode, I dive into why we feel the need to compare ourselves to others and how that can impact our confidence and well-being as mothers. I’ll share my own personal experiences, moments when I felt inadequate and caught in the comparison trap and how I worked through those feelings to regain trust in myself.

You'll hear practical tips on how to navigate the rough waves of comparison during your transition into motherhood, including the importance of identifying your personal strengths and learning to be okay with not excelling at everything. Because the truth is, focusing on what you do have and what you bring to your family is what truly matters.

If this episode resonates with you, I’d love for you to share it with another mom who could use some encouragement. Don’t forget to leave a rating and review—it helps grow our supportive community. 

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