The Proclivity Podcast

EPISODE 120: Overcoming Mom Guilt

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

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                        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

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