In this episode of Becoming a Healed Parent, I’m opening up about something every mom faces at some point — mom guilt. If you’ve ever heard that whisper, “You’re not enough,” this conversation is for you.

I share a real story from my own parenting (yes, even a water bottle moment with my five-year-old!) and talk honestly about the difference between guilt and shame. Here’s the big idea: guilt can be a gift — it points us back to our values and offers a way forward. But shame attacks our identity and keeps us stuck.

Together, we’ll walk through practical steps of repair — first in our own hearts, and then in our relationships with our kids. And we’ll invite Jesus into those hidden places of shame so His love and truth can bring freedom.

My prayer is that this episode encourages your heart, gives you fresh hope for your parenting, and reminds you that God’s extravagant grace is for you, right here and right now.

The truth about mom guilt: why guilt can be a teacher and shame keeps us stuck.

Naomi’s real-life story — what happened when stress and overwhelm led to an unexpected reaction.

How to separate guilt from shame so you can grow instead of staying stuck.

3 steps of inner repair: curiosity, making sense of your story, and making a plan.

3 steps of relational repair: apologize, share your plan, and invite the other person in.

What to do when “mom guilt” is really projected judgment from others.

Encouragement and prayer to release shame and walk in God’s grace and love.

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