Parenting regret is one of the last taboos in modern family life—yet hundreds of thousands of parents admit to feeling it. In this episode, Dr. Whitney sits down with MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson to unpack this hidden reality.

Together, they dive into:

1. The rise of online communities like Reddit where “regretful parents” find solidarity
2. Why parents can deeply love their children and still wish for their old lives back
3. How shame and silence around these feelings worsen parental burnout
4. Protective factors that reduce regret and help parents thrive—like realistic expectations, self-care, and “unicorn space”
5. The developmental stages where parents have the greatest influence, and how to focus on what really matters

Dr. Whitney and Kyle share raw stories, humor, and research—normalizing the full spectrum of parenthood: the joy, the grief, the love, and yes, even the regret.

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