Why Calm Isn’t the Goal: Rethinking Emotional Regulation in Motherhood with Mackenzie Kinmond

11/11/2025 42 min Episodio 174
Why Calm Isn’t the Goal: Rethinking Emotional Regulation in Motherhood with Mackenzie Kinmond

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Do moms really need to stay calm all the time? In this Worthy Mother Podcast episode, Emily talks with Mackenzie Kinmond, parenthood transformation coach and attachment-focused therapist, about the pressure to regulate emotions perfectly, and why it’s making parenting harder, not easier.Together, they explore:Why emotional regulation isn’t about being calm 24/7How shame fuels dysregulation in motherhoodThe surprising role of joy in moving out of survival modePractical ways to reset your baseline and build emotional resilienceWhether you’re overwhelmed by parenting advice or simply tired of white-knuckling your way through hard days, this conversation offers relief, compassion, and a fresh perspective.🔗 Connect with Mackenzie:Instagram: @parenting_with_mackenzieFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/anchoredparentingWebsite: www.mackenziekinmond.com✨ Let’s keep the convo going:Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyroseFollow the podcast on TikTok → @worthymotherpodcastSubscribe + Review:If this episode encouraged you, share it with a fellow mom and leave a 5-star review — it helps more mamas find this message.Send us a text

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