Epi 169: Do You have Mom Guilt?
This one is for moms. Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It’s a delicate tightrope of never breaking a soul and being a thriving example of living as a complete soul. I said, delicate, because let’s face it, there’s not a single mom out there that hasn’t experienced mom guilt, shame, blame, upset, or stood in the mirror and told herself she is failing. How we talk to ourselves and any amount of negative measure impacts our self-love and how we show up for our children.
That’s why you and I are taking a one-on-one deep dive into mom guilt, what it is, how to release it, and giving ourselves the evidence that the kids will be alright.
So, let’s dive right in.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction
02:04 We all experience mom guilt
04:18 Parenting is a delicate tightrope, and a client that changed me
06:37 How to be a different mom, sans guilt, and the way to get there
07:30 Defining Mom Guilt
10:42 Identify where the guilt started
12:34 The “perfect” mom does not exist
13:19 Guilt tanks our self-esteem
15:05 Guilt holds anxiety over our heads
16:44 Guilt causes negative coping strategies
18:25 How superwoman tendencies cause guilt
20:18 Guilt is found in downgrading ourselves through comparison
22:26 To overcome, we have to understand the purpose of the guilt
24:39 Look for the evidence of your truth
26:17 Take your pen to the page and put your thoughts on paper
28:23 There is always an opposite emotion to everything. Leaning into compassion and empathy
29:42 Challenge the hell out of your negative beliefs
31:42 Ask discovery questions
33:33 Listen to your inner voice without guilt
36:17 Single mom guilt released, too
38:13 Conscious parenting
39:39 It’s never wrong to ask for help
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