Free The Moms

Mom Guilt vs. Dad Guilt: Why We Feel It (and How to Break Free)


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Okay mamas, this one is FUN—you get my hubby Brian on the pod! 🙌 We’re diving into a hilarious (and kind of eye-opening) story from the first week of school that showed me just how differently moms and dads experience guilt. 


I was over here spiraling with full-on *mom guilt* for missing my son’s first day of kindergarten… meanwhile, Brian casually admits he didn’t feel guilty at all for missing our daughter’s big day. Like, what?! 😂 


So in this episode we’re breaking it all down—why moms carry the emotional load, why dads seem totally unbothered, and what we can actually *learn* from them about letting go of guilt. 


You’ll hear us laugh, tease, and keep it totally real about:

  • Why dads often skip the guilt trip altogether  
  • How our cultural “codes” shape what we think parenting *should* look like  
  • Why trusting our partners (and our kids!) can free us up big time  
  • How letting our kids feel their feelings is actually a gift  
  • What happens when we stop trying to be everywhere, every time  


This convo is equal parts juicy, lighthearted, and freeing. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by mom guilt, I promise this will leave you laughing and breathing easier. And if you’re ready to really practice ditching the guilt (plus people-pleasing and perfectionism), come join me inside Free the Moms—we’re doing the work daily, live or on demand, and it’s already pure magic. ✨  


If you’ve ever felt resentment, overwhelm, or crushing mom guilt, this episode is your reminder that freedom is possible. And if you want to go deeper in uncaging yourself from guilt, people-pleasing, and perfectionism, come join us inside Free the Moms. We’re meeting daily (yes, live or on demand!) to ground, reset, and actually practice putting ourselves first. Because your peace is priceless—and your kids deserve a mom with a full cup.


👉 Join Free the Moms here

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