The Loyalty Problem: Rewriting Your Parenting Story

— Today we're exploring the Loyalty Problem — the quiet, powerful force that makes changing how we parent feel like a betrayal of the people who raised us. It shows up as hesitation, half-changed habits, and the painful cycle of doing the work in theory but undoing it in practice. In this episode Olivia names what keeps so many parents stuck, unpack why love and loyalty can block real change, and offer ways to move forward without severing the ties that matter. You'll hear concrete ideas for making shifts that actually stick, compassionate language to use with yourself, and a new lens for understanding why parenting advice so often fails. If you've ever tried to parent differently and felt pulled back by guilt, fear, or family expectations, this conversation will give you clarity, permission, and practical next steps to begin shifting those patterns. Valeria interviews Olivia Bergeron, LCSW — She is a psychotherapist, parent coach and speaker, who founded Mommy Groove Therapy & Parent Coaching (mommygroove.com) to help parents successfully navigate the huge changes that come with having a child. A mom to twins and a singleton, Olivia understands the demands that come with parenting in New York City. Olivia received her Bachelor's from Vassar College and her Master's in Clinical Social Work from New York University. She has a Post Master's Certificate in Advanced Clinical Social Work also from New York University and a Certificate from the Postpartum Stress Center. Olivia was selected to be a part of the first ever coaching training by Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids and the site ahaparenting.com. She is proud to help parents find a way to "stop yelling and start connecting" with their child. She speaks Spanish and French fluently, and offers her services in these languages as well. Olivia has appeared in the New York Times, Huffington Post, Self Magazine, ABC News, TheBump.com and on Fox 5 New York. She has contributed articles to Brooklyn Family Magazine, Manhattan Family Magazine, A Child Grows In Brooklyn, Parenting and the City, and YourTango.com. To learn more about Olivia Bergeron and her work, visit https://mommygroove.com/.