Have you ever carried that quiet guilt—the kind that whispers you're not doing enough, even when you're doing everything? You're not imagining it. Parenting today asks more of us than ever before—and it’s leaving a lot of us burned out, overwhelmed, and riddled with guilt.
I used to think the stress was just part of the job. But then I looked at the numbers. And I realized—this isn't a personal failing. It's a system that’s stacked against us.
In this episode, I’m diving into what happens when the parenting dream meets the pressure cooker of modern life. We’ll unpack the guilt that keeps us stuck and explore how small, intentional shifts can help you reclaim a parenting life that actually feels like yours.
HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
1️⃣ The invisible labor of parenting today is stealing your sleep, your joy, and your identity—and it’s not your fault.
2️⃣ Modern working mothers spend more time with their kids than stay-at-home moms did in the 1970s—and we’re still told it’s not enough.
3️⃣ The pressure to “do it all” leads to guilt-driven parenting,—but you get to decide what “enough” really means.
If you’re craving more ease, more presence, and less guilt—this one’s for you.
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