Listen "Where's The Balance Between Sacrifice & Self-Care?"
Episode Synopsis
Episode Summary:
Mom guilt is real, but are we being too hard on ourselves? In this episode, we dive into the tension between sacrifice and self-care, exploring why we feel guilty even when we're spending plenty of time with our kids. We share personal experiences with working motherhood, homeschooling, and shifting seasons of parenting—plus, a reality check on what enough really looks like. Whether you struggle with overextending yourself or wonder if you're doing too little, this conversation will help you rethink balance in a way that actually works.
Episode Highlights:
[0:45] – Are we sounding too unbalanced when talking about self-care?
[4:30] – The guilt of working and feeling like it’s never enough
[9:10] – Breaking down the actual hours we spend with our kids (it’s more than we think!)
[15:20] – How different seasons of motherhood shape our time and priorities
[22:40] – Why “just a mom” is the biggest lie we tell ourselves
[28:15] – The role of resentment in motherhood and what it’s trying to tell us
Enjoyed this episode?
If this conversation resonated with you, we’d love for you to share it with a friend, leave a review, or subscribe so you never miss an episode. Your support helps us keep these honest and heartfelt discussions coming! ❤️
Mom guilt is real, but are we being too hard on ourselves? In this episode, we dive into the tension between sacrifice and self-care, exploring why we feel guilty even when we're spending plenty of time with our kids. We share personal experiences with working motherhood, homeschooling, and shifting seasons of parenting—plus, a reality check on what enough really looks like. Whether you struggle with overextending yourself or wonder if you're doing too little, this conversation will help you rethink balance in a way that actually works.
Episode Highlights:
[0:45] – Are we sounding too unbalanced when talking about self-care?
[4:30] – The guilt of working and feeling like it’s never enough
[9:10] – Breaking down the actual hours we spend with our kids (it’s more than we think!)
[15:20] – How different seasons of motherhood shape our time and priorities
[22:40] – Why “just a mom” is the biggest lie we tell ourselves
[28:15] – The role of resentment in motherhood and what it’s trying to tell us
Enjoyed this episode?
If this conversation resonated with you, we’d love for you to share it with a friend, leave a review, or subscribe so you never miss an episode. Your support helps us keep these honest and heartfelt discussions coming! ❤️
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