Self criticism often sounds like responsibility—but for many moms, it becomes the root of chronic stress, mom burnout, and feeling like you’re failing as a mom. In this powerful episode, Jill Gockel explains why negative self talk is so common for a busy mom, how it increases mom stress, and why it keeps you stuck in survival instead of growth.

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Jill also shares encouraging Bible verses from Proverbs that reveal how words shape your nervous system, your mindset, and your experience of motherhood. You’ll discover why being a good mom doesn’t come from harsher self talk—but from grace, clarity, and realistic growth.

If you’ve ever felt like a failure as a mom, struggled with mom guilt, or wondered how to be a good mom without burning out, this episode offers practical tools, words of encouragement, and a hope-filled path forward.

🎯 This episode is for every mom who wants to lower stress, set healthier goals, and find joy again—one small step at a time.

Motherhood isn’t about doing it all—it’s about finding joy in the moments that matter most. Together, we’re going to conquer mom stress one small step at a time.

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