Unveiling the Perpetual Mommy Guilt Trap: Nurturing Your Well-being as a Parent

Some Quotes from this show: 1. "We have all of this wonderful intrinsic, you know, humanness within all of us that sometimes just has to be unleashed." 2. "The most difficult decisions to make is when we have competing values. And that is the reason why we"re always guilt-ridden." 3. "If you feel disturbed, that means a value is being rubbed up against. So you have to expect to feel disturbed." 4. "We"re asking our kids to face themselves, and we can"t do that ourselves. Like, how does that work?" 5. "By ignoring it or by not mentioning it or by not expressing yourself, subliminally, what you"re actually communicating is I don"t care. It doesn"t matter, and I don"t notice you." Join host Barbie Moreno on a riveting episode of the Mental-Hell podcast as she welcomes special guest Michelle Maidenberg, an esteemed therapist, author, and TEDx speaker. In this enlightening conversation, Barbie and Michelle dive into the powerful topic of mommy"s guilt—a pervasive issue faced by many parents—and explore strategies for nurturing your well-being amidst the challenges of parenthood. Michelle Maidenberg, the insightful author of "Ace your Life: Unleash your best self and live the life you want," brings her expertise to the forefront once again. Recognizing the immense emotional weight carried by parents, Michelle shares her profound insights on tackling mommy"s guilt head-on and finding a path towards self-compassion and personal growth. As the discussion unfolds, Barbie and Michelle delve into the origins and impact of mommy"s guilt, addressing the societal pressures, unrealistic expectations, and comparisons that often contribute to this overwhelming emotional burden. Through their candid conversation, they shed light on the importance of self-care, boundary-setting, and fostering a supportive network to alleviate the weight of guilt and prioritize one"s mental well-being. Drawing from her extensive experience as a therapist, Michelle offers practical tips and strategies to help parents navigate the complex landscape of mommy"s guilt. She explores the power of self-reflection, the importance of setting realistic expectations, and the significance of self-compassion in cultivating a healthy parent-child relationship. In this thought-provoking episode, listeners will discover invaluable insights and actionable advice, empowering them to break free from the chains of mommy"s guilt and create a nurturing environment for both themselves and their children. Join Barbie Moreno and Michelle Maidenberg on the Mental-Hell podcast as they guide you towards embracing your role as a parent while prioritizing your mental and emotional well-being. For more information about Michelle Maidenberg and her work, visit her website at http://www.michellemaidenberg.com/. To gain deeper insights into the topic, don"t miss Michelle"s compelling TEDx talk, "Circumventing Emotional Avoidance," available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq2ytRXX-J8&feature=youtu.be. Michelle is the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of “Thru My Eyes”, a nonprofit 501c3 organization that offers free clinically-guided videotaping to chronically medically ill individuals who want to leave video legacies for their children and loved ones. If you or someone you know would be interested in this, please reach out to Michelle for more information. For more information on Barbie, go to myzen-life.com Support the show Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.