Moms are experts at meeting everyone else’s needs—but when was the last time you did something just for you? In this episode of More Than Mom with Dr. Nichelle Haynes, Dr. Nichelle Haynes, board-certified perinatal psychiatrist and mom, dives into why carving out time for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential.

You’ll learn:

• Why guilt and cultural expectations keep moms from prioritizing themselves.
• How doing things for your own joy protects against caregiver burnout and resentment.
• Small, realistic ways to reclaim time for yourself (without money, guilt, or elaborate planning).
• How modeling self-care teaches your kids to value their own needs.

Whether it’s choosing the music in the car, signing up for a pottery class, or finally giving yourself permission to read that novel, this episode helps you break free from guilt and reconnect with the parts of you that matter most.

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