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Mom Guilt- Why It Shows Up and How to Loosen Its Grip

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Feeling like you’re constantly falling short—even when you’re doing everything “right”?

Are you a high-achieving mom struggling with guilt every time you prioritize your own needs?
Do you find yourself wondering:
“Why am I feeling resentful when I love my baby so much?”
“What kind of mother needs a break?”
“Why do I feel like I’m failing, no matter what I do?”

You're not alone. And you're not broken.

Mom guilt is one of the most common emotional struggles for high-achieving first-time moms.

But what if you could stop trying to logic your way out of guilt—and instead learn how to listen to it?

What if guilt wasn’t something to battle… but a part of you asking to be understood?

It’s possible. And it starts with self-awareness, not self-judgment.

If you’re like most high-achieving moms, you want to feel emotionally grounded, present with your baby, and confident in your choices. But guilt can hijack that experience—especially when you’re navigating the massive identity shift of new motherhood.

In today’s episode, I walk you through how to:

  • Understand the real reason mom guilt shows up—even when you’re doing your best

  • Use the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to uncover the parts of you that fuel guilt

  • Reclaim your ability to parent from your center—not from your inner critic

  • Let go of impossible standards without letting go of your ambition

  • Start seeing guilt as a message, not a measure of your worth

    • Whether you're a working mom drowning in guilt after daycare drop-off or a stay-at-home mom questioning if you're doing enough...

    You can begin to:

    • Trust your instincts again

    • Quiet the noise of unrealistic expectations

    • Be fully present without losing yourself

    • Make peace with being human—and still be exactly the mother your baby needs

      • This episode will help you stop spiraling in shame and start responding to guilt with compassion and clarity.

      Let’s loosen guilt’s grip together.

      Let’s help you reconnect with the woman you are and the mother you’re becoming.
      You’re doing more than enough, mama—and it’s time you felt that.

      With you always,

      Dina

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        Here with You, MamaBy Dina Tamres