Episode 8: Staying With Yourself Through Mistakes, Shame, and Growth

Hey Mama, If you’ve ever felt discouraged by yourself — like you should be further along by now — this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve noticed old patterns resurface. Maybe you reacted in a way you wish you hadn’t, broke a promise to yourself, or felt that familiar wave of shame creep in just when you thought you were doing better. And instead of meeting yourself with understanding, you found yourself turning inward with criticism or pressure. If that sounds familiar, there’s nothing wrong with you. In this episode, we talk about the place where self-love is often tested the most — not when things are going well, but when growth feels messy, slow, or uncomfortable. We explore questions like: What do you do with yourself when you make a mistake? Do you stay, or do you abandon yourself emotionally? Why does shame feel like motivation even though it leaves us stuck? How can you relate to your past, present, and future self with more honesty and compassion? And what changes when you stop trying to punish yourself into becoming better? This conversation matters because growth is not linear — and learning how to stay with yourself through disappointment is what actually builds resilience and trust. Self-love isn’t proven by never struggling; it’s revealed by whether you remain in relationship with yourself when things feel hard. This episode is part of the I’ve Got You Mama podcast — a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. Resources Mentioned There are no formal resources mentioned in this episode. (Any links, programs, or tools referenced will always be listed here for clarity.) Connect + What’s Next If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to: Leave a Review! Reviews help get this message out to the mamas who need encouragement from these messages. subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes share this conversation with a friend who might need permission to be gentler with herself right now Next week, we’ll begin a new chapter on the podcast, shifting into letting go and decluttering emotional weight — releasing expectations, patterns, and pressure that no longer serve you. Whenever you’re ready, press play. I’m really glad you’re here. And I’ve got you, mama.