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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2025 · 25 MIN

Q&A: Is my guilt over being a working mom hurting my parenting?

from Securely Attached · host Dr. Sarah Bren

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg and I talk about...   - Dr. Sarah and Dr. Rebecca debate whether mom-guilt is inherent to all mothers or a societally structured construct (Spoiler: Dr. Rebecca wins this battle!)   - The critical distinction between distress and guilt and why one can be a destructive grenade in parenting.   - Releasing guilt is a form of activism - we're explaining why.   - How to course correct once you've noticed you're parenting from a space of guilt.   - The question to ask yourself that can help guide your behaviors as a parent that come from a place of attunement and trust, rather than guilt or fear.   - Using a "values-driven" distinction to help you determine the root reasons you are making certain decisions, and how bringing this into your consciousness can be helpful.     ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:   🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about turning parenthood into a career asset with Lauren Smith Brody   🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about managing working parent guilt with Daisy Dowling   🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about balancing parenthood, partnership, and work with Dr. Yael Schonbrun     WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:   Go to https://drsarahbren.com/question to send us a question or a topic you want to hear us answer on Securely Attached - Beyond the Sessions!

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