Allison and JoAnn Crohn, parenting coach and founder of No Guilt Mom, discuss the guilt and overwhelm all mothers feel from time to time. They share many personal anecdotes and explore these topics:
– how current societal pressures impact the role mothers play in a family
– the effect social media and comparing yourself to others has on moms
– JoAnn’s thoughts on the root of most mom guilt and overwhelm
– strategies for tackling your mental load
– two steps JoAnn recommends moms take to regain a little bit of control over the emotions they are feeling and how they react
– the importance of pursuing a passion or hobby for yourself outside of your family
– the three types of problem solving that exist when you’re talking with friends
– JoAnn’s suggestion for approaching household tasks and the distribution of responsibility among family members

Learn more about JoAnn on the No Guilt Mom Podcast or her website

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