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 Guilt00:02:38 - The Brokenness of Modern Motherhood00:05:19 - The Impact of Social Media on Mom Guilt00:07:30 - Trusting Yourself as a Mom00:14:49 - Taking Care of Our Needs00:16:18 - Disentangling Our Identity00:18:33 - The Importance of Letting Go00:19:31 - Challenges for Single Mothers00:29:25 - The Importance of Self-Care for Moms00:31:26 - Investing in Friendships00:32:37 - Setting Boundaries as a Mom00:34:47 - Finding Moments of Joy and Rest00:37:34 - Developing Resilience in KidsSPONSORS: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 PRODUCERIf 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 @MegMeekerMDABOUT OUR GUESTAlli 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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.