The Weight of Mom Guilt: Strategies for Self-Care and Compassion

Kacie and Gianna discuss a topic that can likely resonate with all moms and that is mom guilt. They explore the pressures of balancing motherhood, personal well-being, and societal expectations. From confronting negative self-talk to the impact of social media (and keeping up with the Joneses), this episode is a must-listen for any parent feeling overwhelmed.
They also touch on the often-overlooked "dad guilt" and discuss actionable self-care tips. Tune in to hear more on coping mechanisms when it comes to mom guilt and strategies to find peace amidst the chaos of parenting.
Topics discussed include:
- Being a stay at home mom can contribute to your mom guilt
- Breaking down what mom guilt is
- The mother’s intuition
- Are boomers and gen x parents not that hands on to their children?
- Some guilt can be a healthy reaction
- One of the ways to alleviate mom guilt is self care
- Social media has a lot of impact with your mom guilt
- Relying and trusting your partner
- Mom guilt is manufactured
- Get curious about yourself
- Man with children vs fathers
- Avoid the comparison game
Resources:
The Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org/
Mom Guilt is BS Article -revolutionfromhome.com/2023/0...
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