EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 17 MIN
The “Good Mom” Myth: How PDA Parents Can Break Free from Holiday Judgment and Comparison
from The PDA Parenting Podcast · host Amy Kotha
The holidays hit PDA parents harder - and it’s not your fault. In this episode, we break down why judgment, comparison, overwhelm, and the “good mom” myth intensify this time of year - and what’s really happening inside your nervous system and your child’s.You’ll learn: • why your child’s overwhelm triggers your own • how identity friction fuels shame • why holiday environments activate threat states • the parallel process between your nervous system and theirs • how comparison becomes a safety strategy • the difference between belief work and crisis work • how SOOTHE supports in-the-moment connectionAnd if you already know you want deeper support, the 12-week January program (created by Robyn Gobbel) is the next step - where we get deeper, turn these nervous system tools into lived, everyday practice and gain parenting confidence. Registration opens this week! Limited enrollment.Click HERE for Details + Registration!* Mentioned in episode: 'Echolocation for worth' concept comes from the work of Kara Loewentheil
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The holidays hit PDA parents harder - and it’s not your fault. In this episode, we break down why judgment, comparison, overwhelm, and the “good mom” myth intensify this time of year - and what’s really happening inside your nervous system and your child’s. You’ll learn: • why your child’s overwhelm triggers your own • how identity friction fuels shame • why holiday environments activate threat states • the parallel process between your nervous system and theirs  ...
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