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What if motherhood wasn’t the problem—but the myth of it was?

The Motherhood Myth challenges the deeply ingrained cultural belief that fulfilling motherhood, partnership, and relationships should come naturally, and if they don’t, you’re to blame.

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Praise for The Motherhood Myth

Vanessa Bennett doesn’t just name the problem—she offers a way through.

“This book is nothing short of a revelation—raw, timely, and deeply needed. In a world where women, especially mothers, are drowning under impossible expectations, Vanessa Bennett doesn’t just name the problem—she offers a way through. With profound psychological insight and deep soul wisdom, she gently unravels how we got here and powerfully guides us back to ourselves. This book speaks to the woman who has always felt the tug between who she was told to be and who she truly is.”
— Dr. Shefali, NYT Bestselling Author of The Parenting Map
A deeply personal invitation to step into a new way of being.

“Vanessa Bennett has written the book that so many of us have been yearning for—one that doesn’t just challenge the myths of motherhood but gives us the language and tools to transform them. The Motherhood Myth is a rare blend of intellect and soul, making depth psychology and Jungian thought accessible while guiding us toward a radical reconnection with ourselves. It is both a critique of the systems that shape us and a deeply personal invitation to step into a new way of being. This book is a must-read for any woman ready to reclaim her wholeness.”
— Terri Cole, Psychotherapist and Author of Boundary Boss and Too Much
The Motherhood Myth is the book every woman needs on her nightstand.

“The Motherhood Myth is the book every woman needs on her nightstand. Vanessa Bennett gives us the permission, the tools, and the wisdom to reclaim our sense of self—without guilt. This book is a game-changer.”
— Melissa Wood Tepperberg, founder of Melissa Wood Health
A great comfort to women.

“The Motherhood Myth offers a much-needed perspective on modern parenting, blending feminism, mythology, anthropology, and depth psychology. It is bound to be a great comfort to women navigating motherhood.”
— Lisa Marchiano, Jungian Analyst
Author of Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself and The Vital Spark

As a licensed depth psychotherapist, what I’m offering is a radical, soul-centered reimagining of what it means to be a mother, a partner, a woman, and a Self under patriarchy.

This is not a parenting book.

It’s a book about waking up.

About unlearning the myths that keep women stuck in roles they never consciously chose.

About reclaiming the Self beneath the weight of generational expectations, cultural narratives, and survival strategies.

Rooted in depth psychology, feminist theory, embodiment, and lived experience, The Motherhood Myth takes you on a journey through three powerful initiations:

The Myths of Motherhood:
Why so many of us feel like we’re failing, and the untold history of how we got here.
The Myths of Sex:
How patriarchy, purity culture, and power narratives sever us from pleasure, desire, and embodied truth.
The Myths of Relationships:
How culturally ingrained codependency keeps us disconnected—and how to reclaim your Self inside (or outside of) partnership and relationships.