EPISODE 120: Overcoming Mom Guilt

Motherhood, a journey marked by boundless love, sacrifice, and joy, often carries an unexpected companion - mom's guilt. It's that nagging feeling that somehow, no matter how hard you try, you're falling short as a mom. Whether it's because you had to return to work, missed a school event, or simply took a moment for yourself, mom's guilt creeps in. In this episode, Joel and Emily tackle different types of Mom’s guilt, what are the influences, and how to overcome them. Tune in as you'll discover the power within you to embrace motherhood with confidence and grace. 

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SHOW NOTES: 

01:03 - Mom Guilt 

02:54 - What is it?

The feeling of guilt regarding their children and the personal and societal expectations around parenting 

What you “should” be doing. 

What they “should” be eating.

How you “Should” treat them.

Why you “should” let them do this or do that…

15:19 - Influences

social comparisons

other parents

nonstop external input from parenting blogs and podcasts

parenting experts

16:55 - social media

25:25 - Types of guilt 

Comparison

Work

Self Care

Striving to be perfect

Screen Time

Breastfeeding vs. Bottle Feeding

Family influence 

Different parenting styles

35:46 - Health effects of “Mom Guilt” 

41:10 - How Overcome Mom Guilt

Accept that you aren’t perfect, and neither will your child

They will have trauma

Show them how you heal from yours!

Journal 

Write

Read

Read at 70%

Read it with the breath 

Get a coach or counselor 

Healed people heal people

Create space to create your light

52:35 - What you can do (top 3)

Journal

Hire a coach

Create space (Daily)

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THE PROCLIVITY METHOD: 

Information: https://www.proclivity.co/proclivity-method

Clarity Call: https://www.proclivity.co/clarity-call

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/21GEz9MRdgD04mQy5BIiRT?si=7a8339ec94634e6b
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-50-the-supplements-you-should-take/id1512646984?i=1000542263359