I absolutely loved this conversation with Alli Worthington. We get so real about the toxic traps all around and how to stay sane as a parent. From "parenting book trauma" to bad advice about friendships, we’ve got you covered.

You'll learn practical tips & fascinating research from Alli's new book, Remaining You While Raising Them. Alli’s a business owner, podcast host, and the mom of 6 kids. Here’s what we cover:

1. The #1 source of mom guilt

2. The most important question to ask yourself each day

3. How parenting failures actually help kids

4. The surprising research on which relationships are happiest

5. Which friends to keep, and which ones to release

Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.

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Episode 66: The Truth About Anxiety & How to Become a Worry Free Parent with Sissy Goff

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Episode 65: Vulnerability, Parenting, and Letting Go of Control—Inside A Guy’s Perspective With Our Friends From Dadville

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