Why You're So Hard on Yourself as a Mom (and Whose Voice That Really Is) with Sabrina Bendory

If you've ever struggled with mom guilt and wondered why you're so hard on yourself as a mom, this episode is for you.

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That harsh voice in your head may not be yours. Bestselling author and relationship coach Sabrina Bendory joins JoAnn to explain the mother wound, the role you learned to play as a child, and how both show up in your relationships and your parenting. You'll also hear what to say to your child after you've yelled, and why your child's neediness can stir up feelings that have nothing to do with them.

In this episode, you'll learn:

What the mother wound is, in plain terms, and why it shapes how you treat yourself

Why two things can be true: your mother did her best and your needs still weren't met

How the "role self" you built as a child to feel safe still runs your adult relationships

Why your child's needs can trigger anger, and the grief that may be underneath it

A simple repair after you yell: "That was not your fault"

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Happy Home Ladder

The Feminine Code by Sabrina Bendory