Why Moms Put Themselves Last (and How to Flip It Just Once)

31/08/2025 10 min Temporada 1 Episodio 30
Why Moms Put Themselves Last (and How to Flip It Just Once)

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You know that feeling when you skip brushing your teeth or delay your shower because your baby is crying and you put her first? That’s mom guilt. It sneaks into the tiniest moments, from dishes piling up to skipping your own needs just to keep the peace. You love your child deeply, but sometimes the guilt feels automatic, like a reflex you can’t turn off. If you’ve ever put yourself last and questioned what that says about you, this one’s for you.In this episode of Ask Me How I’m Really Doing, you’ll hear about mom guilt, emotional labor, and why caring for yourself is just as important as caring for your baby.Timestamped Highlights🍼 (00:05) The everyday ways guilt sneaks in when you put yourself last👩🏽‍🍼 (01:24) Why mornings feel like the hardest test of motherhood👵🏽 (02:40) How cultural messages from moms and grandmas keep guilt alive💔 (03:37) When your baby’s tears get blamed on you instead of supported💡 (06:21) A 3-step “guilt reset” you can try before reacting💪🏾 (07:31) Why nurturing yourself first is the only way your baby truly thrives🌱 Dream Seed Journal PromptWhere have you been putting yourself last? What would it look like to flip that script, even just once? Could you brush your teeth before the dishes, take a shower before the laundry, or pause for one deep breath before picking up your baby?You are not selfish for needing a moment. You are not broken for feeling guilty. You are human, and you deserve care too. Come sit with me — I saved you a seat.Hadiya ☕️ 💖FOLLOW ME AROUNDTikTok: @HadiyaCoppedgeYouTube: @HadiyaCoppedge🌿 Join the Ritual Club for just $7/month → Save My Seat