Laughing Through the Guilt: Motherhood, Mental Health & Finding Freedom in Humour - with Alyssa Kyria (aka @thefunnymummyuk)

What if laughter isn’t just a coping mechanism for motherhood - but a quiet act of resistance against guilt and shame?In this episode of Challenge Your Guilt I'm joined by comedian, actor and creator of the much-loved Instagram account @thefunnymummyuk, Alyssa Kyria. Known for her razor-sharp parodies and unfiltered honesty, Alyssa shares the story behind her work, her experiences of maternal guilt, and why humour has become one of her most powerful tools for survival, connection and self-compassion.Together, we explore guilt in all its messy forms - from working motherhood and being a parent of an only child, to phone addiction, mental load, screen guilt and the pressure to look like you’re coping. This is a conversation about honesty over perfection, empathy over shame, and why laughing at the chaos might just help us put some of the guilt down.Warm, funny and deeply validating, this episode will leave you feeling less alone - and very likely laughing along.What We Cover in This EpisodeAlyssa’s journey from actor and character comedy to @thefunnymummyukWhy becoming a mother changed how she shows up creativelyMaternal guilt through the lens of having one childThe guilt of working, touring and missing key momentsMental health, burnout and the pressure to always appear “fine”Why curated social media feeds fuel maternal guiltPhone addiction, boundaries and the impact on family lifeScreen guilt, mental load and modern motherhoodHow humour helps dissolve shame and restore connectionLaughing at ourselves as a form of emotional resilienceAlyssa’s upcoming podcast Cringe & Tell and future projectsKey TakeawaysGuilt shows up no matter how many children you have - there is no “right” way to motherShame thrives in isolation, but laughter creates connectionYou are not failing - you’re responding to impossible standardsHumour can help us step out of self-judgement and into compassionBeing honest about the hard parts of motherhood mattersFind Alyssa online:Instagram & Facebook: @thefunnymummyukWebsite: https://alyssakyria.com/Links & ResourcesBuy the book: Challenge Your Guilt: How to Flourish in Motherhood, Work and LifeApply for a free Motherload Breakthrough Call with BelindaSubscribe to Belinda’s weekly newsletter for reflections on motherhood, work and guiltSupport the show✨ If this episode resonated, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a mother who needs to hear that guilt was never hers to carry.