Do moms really need to stay calm all the time? In this Worthy Mother Podcast episode, Emily talks with Mackenzie Kinmond, parenthood transformation coach and attachment-focused therapist, about the pressure to regulate emotions perfectly, and why it’s making parenting harder, not easier.

Together, they explore:

• Why emotional regulation isn’t about being calm 24/7
• How shame fuels dysregulation in motherhood
• The surprising role of joy in moving out of survival mode
• Practical ways to reset your baseline and build emotional resilience

Whether you’re overwhelmed by parenting advice or simply tired of white-knuckling your way through hard days, this conversation offers relief, compassion, and a fresh perspective.

🔗 Connect with Mackenzie:

Instagram: @parenting_with_mackenzie
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/anchoredparenting
Website: www.mackenziekinmond.com

✨ Let’s keep the convo going:

Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyrose
Follow the podcast on TikTok → @worthymotherpodcast

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