NTM 437: Two easy steps to release yourself from mother guilt

Mother guilt is often synonymous with motherhood. But have you ever stopped to wonder why it’s here, and why it has such a grip on you?  In this episode we’re going to walk you through getting self-curious on why you’re doing it, and what you’re using it for. 

In this episode we discuss:

- The eternal game of ‘whack-a-mole’ with guilt

- Getting curious with why you carry guilt

- Getting curious with what you do with guilt as a strategy 

- Recognising your guilt patterns 

- Measuring yourself to a fantasy

- Using guilt as a strategy to avoid anger

- Using guilt as a punishment strategy to keep you ‘toeing a line’ 

- Using guilt as a way to stay in control

- Looking for a more solid self that maybe doesn’t want to be doing ‘the thing’ anymore 

- Giving yourself permission to claim more space 

- Restructuring family life when you change your identity 

- Healthy escapism for regulation vs escapism for avoidance 

- Recognising if you have a skill gap versus not wanting to do that anymore

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