Motherhood, Identity Shifts & “Soul Friction” with Kendall Mariah
What happens when your life doesn’t look the way you thought it would?In this episode of The Running Wine Mom, Samantha sits down with author and creator Kendall Mariah to talk about the reality of motherhood, identity shifts, infertility, and what she calls “soul friction”—that tension between the life you expected and the life you’re actually living.Kendall shares her journey through fertility struggles, adoption, and building a platform rooted in honesty during one of the most uncertain seasons of life. From navigating neurodivergence and ADHD as a mom to redefining success, this conversation is raw, relatable, and deeply validating for women in every season.If you’ve ever felt like you don’t recognize yourself anymore, or like things didn’t go according to plan—this episode will meet you exactly where you are.What We Talk About:
- What “soul friction” really means in motherhood
- Infertility, adoption, and redefining expectations
- The identity shift no one prepares you for
- ADHD, neurodivergence, and motherhood
- Why social media is shifting from “perfect” to real
- The emotional reality behind building a platform
- How to move forward when life feels off track
- Kendall Mariah Website: https://kendallmariah.com
- Kendall’s Book (This Little Fire of Mine): https://www.amazon.com/This-Little-Fire-Mine-Flickers/
- Follow Kendall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendallmariah
- Follow Samantha: https://www.instagram.com/therunningwinemom_