EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 24 MIN
446 - The Two Types of Mom Guilt (And Why One of Them Is Actually Good for You)
from Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Anxiety · host Michelle Grosser – Inspired by Mel Robbins, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and Dr. Becky Kennedy
Mom guilt is productive. Not all of it, but more than you think — and knowing which kind of guilt you’re experiencing changes everything about how you respond to it.Some guilt is a real signal worth following. Some is just your nervous system trying to protect you. This episode teaches you to tell the difference — so you stop spiraling on the guilt that doesn't deserve it and actually respond to the guilt that does.What You'll LearnThe difference between productive guilt and unproductive guilt How your values clarity — or lack of it — is driving most of your unnecessary guiltWhy self-criticism feels like accountability but actually keeps your nervous system in threatThe one move that lets your system actually process guilt instead of perpetuate it--🧠 What's your capacity pattern? Take the free 2-minute quiz and unlock The Capacity Code — a personalized private podcast episode for your specific nervous system. → Take the Capacity Pattern Quiz
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Mom guilt is productive. Not all of it, but more than you think — and knowing which kind of guilt you’re experiencing changes everything about how you respond to it. Some guilt is a real signal worth following. Some is just your nervous system trying to protect you. This episode teaches you to tell the difference — so you stop spiraling on the guilt that doesn't deserve it and actually respond to the guilt that does. What You'll Learn The difference between productive guilt ...
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