If you’ve ever locked yourself in the bathroom just to exist in silence for thirty seconds—or muttered “what the actual f*ck” under your breath while stepping on a toy dinosaur—Mom Meditations by Serena Dorman sees you.
Written by the creator of the wildly popular Mommy Cusses blog and Instagram, this book is a collection of snarky, profanity-laced guided meditations that speak directly to the chaotic reality of modern motherhood. And by “meditation,” I do not mean sitting cross-legged on a cushion whispering affirmations. I mean real-life stress relief for moms who are deep in the trenches.
Divided into five painfully relatable sections—Mom Rage, Mom Overwhelm, People Suck, Kid A**holery, and Doing Our F*cking Best—these short, hilarious meditations are easy to pick up whenever you need a moment of comic relief. They’re perfect for busy parents who don’t have time to read long chapters or pretend life is calm.
What I loved most is how honest this book is. Yes, sometimes our kids are tiny feral goblins. Yes, sometimes motherhood makes us want to scream into the void. And no, that doesn’t mean we love our children any less. It means we’re human.
Dorman manages to balance sharp humor with genuine compassion, reminding readers to give themselves—and their kids—the grace they deserve. Society places impossible expectations on parents, especially mothers, and Mom Meditationspushes back against that pressure with laughter, solidarity, and a big middle finger to perfection.
If you’re more fuck this shit than namaste, this book belongs on your nightstand.
Final Rating: 5☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️
When it releases on March 17th, I’ll absolutely be buying a hard copy.