Ep. 25 - Navigating Mum Guilt and Shame with Markella Kaplani

Hey beautiful mamas. On this week’s episode, I chat with clinical psychologist and parenthood and relationship coach, Markella Kaplani, we delve into mum guilt and shame. Markella shares her insights on why these feelings are so prevalent among mothers, discussing their impact on daily life and relationships with children and partners. Markella discusses why not only societal expectations but also our values and beliefs are key sources of these emotions and offers some practical strategies for managing them. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mMPhdNDkGso About Markella: Markella Kaplani holds a Master’s degree in Clinical & Counseling Psychology and has over 15 years of experience in both psychotherapeutic and educational settings. She has dedicated her career to assisting adults, parents, and children navigate their mental health challenges. In working with such a range of people, she’s had the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the diverse systems that constitute the human experience. As such, she possesses a holistic point of view, understanding the intricacies of interpersonal relationships and their pivotal role in mental health. After becoming a mom herself, Markella shifted her focus to mothers and couples, recognizing the challenges that parenthood presents, ironically paired with the inordinate lack of assistance provided by our institutions and systems. Markella is passionate about elevating and empowering parents to reconnect with themselves, their partners, their children, and their dreams. She stands with compassion beside them and offers a path toward a new normal that contains even more love, even more growth, even more connection. Markella’s offerings: 1. FREE mini-course that serves as a great introduction to matrescence - the metamorphosis from woman to mother - and all the ways in which we develop. Learn how you can make all the changes you feel turn from uncomfortable to a SUPEROWER! https://www.markellakaplani.com/videoseries 2. My 31-day Self-Connect Calendar - packed with simple, daily activities designed to help moms take the first step to reconnect with themselves. https://www.markellakaplani.com/selfconnectcalendar 3. My podcast: The Parenthood and Relationship Podcast! (Find it on: Apple, Spotify, and all your favorite podcast players!) https://www.markellakaplani.com/podcast Connect with Markella on socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/markella.kaplani Connect with Monique: Instagram: www.instagram.com/moniquebathis Facebook: www.facebook.com/moniquebathis The Thriving Mother Community (FREE): www.facebook.com/groups/thethrivingmother TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moniquebathis Website: www.moniquebathis.com JOIN THE THRIVING MOTHER ACADEMY - a 3-month journey for the mother desiring to feel like herself again and THRIVE in motherhood…and life All the details here Mama: www.moniquebathis.com/the-thriving-mother-academy