Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Ep. 241: Breaking Free from Mom Guilt, a Modern Motherhood Epidemic


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Did you know that 95% of moms experience mom guilt regularly? In this episode, Dr. Meg delves into this pervasive issue with author Alli Worthington. Alli's extensive national survey on the challenges of motherhood has culminated in her latest thought-provoking book, 'Remaining You While Raising Them'. Together, Dr. Meg and Alli offer invaluable perspectives and practical strategies to help mothers break free from the cycle of self-doubt and judgment.


Key moments:

00:00 Understanding Mom Guilt: A Staggering Reality

00:08 The Daily Struggle: Trapped in Self-Doubt

00:20 Exploring Causes and Consequences

00:28 Empowering Solutions for Freedom


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About our guest:

Alli Worthington, known for her straight-talking encouragement and practical tools that help women reach their dreams in business and life, is the author of five books including The Year of Living Happy, Fierce Faith, Breaking Busy and her latest Remaining You While Raising Them. She is a speaker, podcaster, and life and business coach who launched Called Creatives, a cohort of women speakers and writers. Her guilt-free take on business, family, and balance has led to multiple appearances on The TODAY Show and Good Morning America. Alli lives with her husband, Mark, and their five sons outside of Nashville with the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve.


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