Episode 206: "Tackling Mom Guilt" Guest: Alli Worthington

Published: July 20, 2023, 1:30 p.m.

b"Joining us today is Alli Worthington, an author with an impressive grasp on a familiar topic close to many hearts - mom guilt. Navigating her successful career while parenting her five boys, Alli has experienced firsthand the societal pressures all mothers face. Alli's groundbreaking national survey investigating the pains of motherhood led to her latest thought-provoking book, 'Remaining You While Raising Them'.\\xa0\\nIn this episode, you\\u2019ll learn how to:\\n\\nNavigate the societal pressures amplifying mom guilt.\\n\\nUnmask the hidden ways social media fuels mom guilt.\\n\\nShine a light on the importance of self-care and setting defined boundaries.\\n\\nExplore the strategies to promote resilience and independence in children.\\n\\nAppreciate the inherent value in friendships and support systems for mothers.\\n\\n\\nThe key moments in this episode are:\\n\\n00:00:00 - The Overwhelming Burden of Mom Guilt\\n00:02:38 - The Brokenness of Modern Motherhood\\n00:05:19 - The Impact of Social Media on Mom Guilt\\n00:07:30 - Trusting Yourself as a Mom\\n00:14:49 - Taking Care of Our Needs\\n00:16:18 - Disentangling Our Identity\\n00:18:33 - The Importance of Letting Go\\n00:19:31 - Challenges for Single Mothers\\n00:29:25 - The Importance of Self-Care for Moms\\n00:31:26 - Investing in Friendships\\n00:32:37 - Setting Boundaries as a Mom\\n00:34:47 - Finding Moments of Joy and Rest\\n00:37:34 - Developing Resilience in Kids\\n\\nSPONSORS:\\n\\nSkip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable \\u2013 that\\u2019s why it\\u2019s America\\u2019s #1 meal kit!. Click here and use code 50drmeg for 50% off plus free shipping!\\n\\nFROM THE PRODUCER\\nIf you found today's content helpful, please consider sharing it with another parent and subscribing to stay updated on future episodes. You can also visit DrMegMeeker.com for free resources and the chance to sign up for parenting coaching.\\nGet social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMD\\n\\nABOUT OUR GUEST\\nAlli lives with her husband, Mark, and their five sons outside of Nashville with the only golden retriever who refuses to retrieve. www.AlliWorthington.com Instagram: @AlliWorthington\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"