Untethering Shame

Shame & The Complexities of Motherhood

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A force of empathy and perseverance, Mary Kay Battaglia shares with us her insights as a mom to 3 adult children, navigating shame, mental health diagnoses and the pressure to do it all. We touched on so many important topics. Some of my favorites were:

  • The important skill Mary Kay learned as a mom that translates to her work and daily life
  • The power of normalization & culture in determining well-being
  • How Mary Kay manages that constant feeling of “Am I doing enough?” and where she finds balance
  • Navigating the helpful to helpless spectrum
  • How she faced the “return to work” anxiety
  • The power of a strong sense of self worth
  • The wisdom Mary Kay’s mom gave her that has carried her through her life and helped her stay grounded 
  • The importance of radical acceptance when it come to other people


    • Learn More About Mary Kay:

    "I'm currently the Executive Director of NAMI Wisconsin. I got here accidently.... through years of being a volunteer, a mom, a loved one of several family members that lives with mental illness and a passion for change."


    Connect with Her:

    • LinkedIn


      • Resources:

      • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
      • Learn how to bring Crisis Intervention Training to your local police department
      • NAMI Free Programming (Support Groups, Classes, etc)
        • ...more
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