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

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'.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Navigate the societal pressures amplifying mom guilt. Unmask the hidden ways social media fuels mom guilt. Shine a light on the importance of self-care and setting defined boundaries. Explore the strategies to promote resilience and independence in children. Appreciate the inherent value in friendships and support systems for mothers. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - The Overwhelming Burden of Mom Guilt 00:02:38 - The Brokenness of Modern Motherhood 00:05:19 - The Impact of Social Media on Mom Guilt 00:07:30 - Trusting Yourself as a Mom 00:14:49 - Taking Care of Our Needs 00:16:18 - Disentangling Our Identity 00:18:33 - The Importance of Letting Go 00:19:31 - Challenges for Single Mothers 00:29:25 - The Importance of Self-Care for Moms 00:31:26 - Investing in Friendships 00:32:37 - Setting Boundaries as a Mom 00:34:47 - Finding Moments of Joy and Rest 00:37:34 - Developing Resilience in Kids SPONSORS: Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit!. Click here and use code 50drmeg for 50% off plus free shipping! FROM THE PRODUCER If 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. Get social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMD ABOUT OUR GUEST Alli 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices