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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 30 MIN

5 Surprising Signs You're Being a Crappy Parent to Yourself

from The Trauma Nerd · host Helen Billows

You're probably pretty good at the soft stuff. The kindness, the compassion, the not being too hard on yourself. Good. Keep doing that.But that's only half of good parenting. The other half has a fire to it, and most of us are accidentally skipping it.This episode covers:Why self-discipline is an act of love, not punishmentThe "it's not my fault-itis" problem and why dodging accountability is actually unkind to yourselfWhy shame is a terrible motivator and what the research says to use insteadWhy judging your feelings adds a second layer of distress on top of the firstWhy your environment is a self-parenting issueSpoiler: I saw myself in all five.If you've ever wondered why being kind to yourself isn't quite working, listen to this.🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple or Youtube 📩 Join the mailing listFollow Helen: @helenbillows

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You're probably pretty good at the soft stuff. The kindness, the compassion, the not being too hard on yourself. Good. Keep doing that. But that's only half of good parenting. The other half has a fire to it, and most of us are accidentally skipping it. This episode covers: Why self-discipline is an act of love, not punishmentThe "it's not my fault-itis" problem and why dodging accountability is actually unkind to yourselfWhy shame is a terrible motivator and what the research says to use ins...

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