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We've all felt the guilt that comes with taking time away from our kids to do something we enjoy. But if we're always being told how liberating it is to do things for ourselves, why do we have such complicated feelings about? Dr. Amber Thornton tells us how we can successfully balance our lives both as women and as mothers.\nDr. Amber Thornton is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Millennial Motherhood Wellness Coach.\xa0She is the Founder of Balanced Working Mama, with a mission to completely change the narrative of what is possible for millennial mothers by helping them to better balance work, motherhood, and wellness. She's also the host of the BALANCED WORKING MAMA podcast. Dr. Amber resides in Washington, D.C., with her husband and 2 little ones.\xa0\nDr. Amber, Margaret, and Amy discuss:\n\nWhat it means to set a boundary successfully\n\nWhat's really behind mom guilt\n\nThe perils of secondary expectations\n\nIt's important to remember that our feelings about our situation don't necessarily reflect the reality that's happening around us. Our guilt about taking time for ourselves as mothers is a commentary on the society we live in, not our actual abilities as parents.\nHere's where you can find Amber:\n\nwww.balancedworkingmama.com\n\n@dramberthornton on IG/FB/YT/TikTok\n\n@balancedworkingmama on IG\n\n\nLinks!\n\nJoshua Ziesel for The Washington Post: "I wanted to be a better husband. So I planned my kid's birthday party."\n\n\nWe discuss the steps that might be involved in undoing our roles as "default parents", a term created by blogger M. Blazoned in 2014.\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors for this month:\nFor trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper & wipes purchase.\nAuthor Accelerator\u2019s Book Coach Certification program provides resources to help you launch your own thriving business coaching writers. Head to bookcoaches.com/podcasts to find out more.\nThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you want to live a more empowered life, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/FRESH today to get 10% off your first month.\xa0\nHello Fresh is America\u2019s #1 Meal Kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/wfhpod21 and use code wfhpod21 for 21 free meals plus free shipping!\nYou can try Peloton Tread\xa0risk-free with a 30-day home trial. New members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at\xa0onepeloton.com/home-trial.\nRakuten\xa0is an online shopping platform that gives you cash back when you shop at thousands of stores.\xa0Start shopping at\xa0rakuten.com\xa0or get the Rakuten app to start saving today.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices