You Are Not Alone: Poetry and Holding the Early Years of Motherhood with Rachel Beachy

Show Notes

In this episode of the Encourage Moment podcast, I'm joined by poet and mom of three, Rachel Beachy, author of the stunning poetry collection Tiny Universe- a love letter to motherhood in poem form. Rachel's work captures everyday moments of mothering with tenderness and honesty, without the guilt-soaked "cherish every second" pressure so many of us feel.

We talk about how her poems help moms feel seen in the messy, beautiful, exhausting early years, and why she intentionally writes about motherhood without scarcity messaging like "18 summers" or "you'll miss this." Instead, Rachel invites us to savor the season we're in, remember that every age has both beauty and difficulty, and hold our deep feelings without shame.

We also explore motherhood as a kind of hero's journey- not because we go off on epic quests and return, but because we stay. We stay up at 2 a.m., we stay through tantrums and milestones, we stay present to the tiny universes our kids carry within them. Rachel shares how poetry became her way to process these big emotions and how writing and motherhood actually nourish each other in her life.

If you're a deeply feeling mom, a lover of words, or someone who's tired of toxic "enjoy every moment" messaging but still wants to honor the magic of these years, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air.

In This Episode, We Cover

• How Rachel's book Tiny Universe became a love letter to motherhood in poetry form.

• A gentler way to savor motherhood without scarcity or guilt.

• How poetry can help moms feel less alone- especially during lonely 2 a.m. feeds.

• The idea of motherhood as a hero's journey centered on staying rather than leaving and returning.thecut+3

• How motherhood can deepen creativity instead of draining it.

• The physical intensity of early motherhood and how it changes our relationship with our bodies.

• The way little kids model freedom, playfulness, and being unselfconsciously themselves.

• Fears and hopes about middle school/high school years and helping our kids keep their sense of self.

• The power of sharing honest words online to reach moms who need them most.

Keywords

motherhood poetry, Tiny Universe book, Rachel Beachy, mom of three, motherhood hero's journey, cherish every moment pressure, deeply feeling moms, postpartum feelings, early motherhood loneliness, poetry for moms, motherhood and creativity, body after baby, kids growing up, mom podcast, Encourage Moment podcast, gentle encouragement for moms

Connect

• Find Rachel on Instagram: @rachelbeachywrites

• Her book Tiny Universe is available now on Amazon

• Find Elena on Instagram: @encouragemomentco

If this episode resonates, I'd be honored if you'd share it with a mom friend who feels deeply and could use words that make her feel less alone.