Resources for Overcoming Mom Guilt: How do I stop feeling guilty?
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A common struggle I see among moms is mom guilt. I’ve seen mothers worry that they aren’t spending enough time with their children, aren’t cooking enough, aren’t folding enough laundry, or aren’t worthy of self-care. If you’re a mom struggling with mom guilt, bookmark this post and refer to it often because it’s full of resources to help you stop feeling guilty as a mother.
Podcast Episodes for Mom Guilt
If you’ve ever asked yourself, how do I stop feeling guilty or, how do I get over mom guilt, here’s a list of Ask Dr. Julie Hanks Podcast episodes that will help you overcome mom guilt.
“How do I manage guilt and shame in motherhood?” Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify.
“How do I overcome resentment that I didn't explore options other than motherhood earlier in life?” Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify.
“How can we balance motherhood and work?“ Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify.
“Healing Aspirational Shame” with guest Courtney Brown. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify.
“How can I let go of mom guilt and create more partnership in my family?” Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify.
“Is it self-love or selfishness? How do I stop feeling selfish when I meet my needs?” with guest Chrissy Powers, LMFT. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify.
“How do I cope with the disappointment that motherhood is not what I expected it to be?” Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify.
Courses, Journals, and Other Resources to Help You Overcome Guilt in Motherhood
Along with the above podcasts on motherhood, here are some additional resources to help you overcome mom guilt.
Watch my TEDx talk to learn about The Costs of Idealizing Motherhood. Don’t forget to download the journal prompts and affirmations linked at the bottom of the post.
In this course, you’ll learn how you can receive more support in your dreams, career choices, and emotional burdens. You’ll also learn how partners can better support each other with competing schedules or needs.
This course could be important for you if you feel you are stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or confused in motherhood.
These affirmation cards are designed to help you feel more centered, strong, and calm while you face the challenges of motherhood.
Watch this interview I did with Good Things Utah on how to say goodbye to mom guilt.
This blog post has 5 tips to help you reduce mom guilt.
Join my Group Coaching Community to get immediate access to all of the courses listed above + access to past group coachings on the topic of motherhood.
