I have a friend named Laney who genuinely does not experience mom guilt. Not because she's a perfect mom, but because she's decided her kids are lucky to have her — and she means it! I used to laugh when she said things like that. But, now, after working for years on myself (I've come so far!), I understand that what I was struggling with wasn't only guilt over my shortcomings as a mom, but it was also guilt over the resentment I felt for everything I was carrying that led me to not enjoy my motherhood very much. The guilt was coming at me from every direction!

If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is going to feel like a very welcome exhale. This week's guest is JoAnn Crohn, certified life coach and author of The Best Mom is a Happy Mom. She helps moms go from martyr to model, and this conversation is full of honest, practical tools for getting there.

✨ Why JoAnn's husband didn't even realize the imbalance until they did this one exercise together

✨ The "guilt equation" from a psychologist that will completely change how you think about your own expectations

✨ The thing JoAnn's therapist said that cut through all the noise and told her exactly what being a good mom actually requires

If you've ever felt like the mental load of your family's life is sitting entirely on your shoulders, and if you've ever felt the guilt coming from every side, this episode is for you.

For full show notes, including takeaways, click here.

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270: Simplifying Mom-Life // Chanelle Neilson

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