#8: Shame in Motherhood - Why does it happen & how do we navigate it?

07/19/22 • 44 min

In this episode, I have the honour to have Kyira Wackett, Founder of Adversity Rising and a licensed mental health therapist based in USA to chat with me about the topic of shame in motherhood. We talked about:

What exactly is shame and how it shows up when mothering
Why does shame happen to mothers and how does it impact the way we parent?
Exploring the relationship between shame and authenticity - is it cultural specific or a common shared lived experience that we struggle with both of them?
How does the magic of curiosity helps in navigating difficult feelings about shame as a mother?

Connect with Kyira via:
Her website: http://adversityrising.com/
She mentioned in the podcast on the video she made: 5 Things to Forgive Yourself for Right Now. Watch it here.
Join me for my FREE course - "3 Days to Lighten the Load" on 20 - 22 Aug where you will:
- Learn the top reasons why mental load happens for mothers
- Know what’s required of you to unburden the invisible labour & stress
- Discover the 4-step framework to reduce your mental load
Register here: https://thecuriousmomma.ck.page/mentalload
Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with ditching the guilt, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS
I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at [email protected]
Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨

What exactly is shame and how it shows up when mothering
Why does shame happen to mothers and how does it impact the way we parent?
Exploring the relationship between shame and authenticity - is it cultural specific or a common shared lived experience that we struggle with both of them?
How does the magic of curiosity helps in navigating difficult feelings about shame as a mother?

Previous Episode

#7: Matresence, Shifting Identities and Worthiness

In this solo episode, I talk about Matresence, Shifting Identities and Worthiness, which includes:
- Top reasons why women struggle with their identities & being productive
- My top tips on how to navigate the challenge of feeling "not enough" and changing identities in the season of motherhood
Join me for my FREE course - "3 Days to Lighten the Load" on 20 - 22 Aug where you will:
- Learn the top reasons why mental load happens for mothers
- Know what’s required of you to unburden the invisible labour & stress
- Discover the 4-step framework to reduce your mental load
Register here: https://thecuriousmomma.ck.page/mentalload
Resource mentioned:
- The Poem - Children: Link HERE
Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, tips, behind-the-scenes & everything else that goes along with ditching the guilt, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS
I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at [email protected]
Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨

Next Episode

#9: The Magic of Being With

In this episode, I talk about The Magic of Being With. I shared a little bit about the importance of curiosity in my life, and also:

What exactly is "being with"- a concept from Circle of Security Parenting that I am certified in
Why does it matter in parenting & our relationship with our children
My top tip on using "being with" when we notice our children are "misbehaving/acting out"

This episode was part of the interview under the Reclaiming the Joy in Motherhood Summit that I was part of.
Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources and tips on ditching the guilt, defining your own version of mothering, and parent from the heart: : https://bit.ly/3RRQlKS
I'll love to know your thoughts about the podcast and this episode. Connect with me on Instagram @thecuriousmomma or write to me at [email protected]
Till then, take care and remember - you are enough and keep on making magic in your own unique ways ✨