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How Showing Yourself a Little Self-Compassion Will Benefit Your Entire Family (especially your kids) with Dr. Kristin Neff

11/09/23 • 39 min

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No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for Moms

We’re all guilty of it, especially as women. Speaking negatively to ourselves about ourselves sometimes just comes too easy! In this episode, we are sitting down with the renowned Dr. Kristen Neff to dive deep into the world of self-compassion. Dr. Kristin Neff is a researcher who founded the field of self-compassion study and has written several books on it, including Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself & Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive. We chat about the two faces of self-compassion, the tender side of treating yourself with kindness and understanding, and the fierce side that empowers you to stand up for your well-being.

Plus, we explore how self-compassion isn't just a personal journey; it can have a huge impact on your parenting style, helping your kids grow up with better emotional resilience. Dr. Neff shares some awesome insights on how to make this work for you, and we get real about how self-compassion has changed our lives and those of our kids. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their life and parenting journey!

In This Episode of No Guilt Mom You Will Learn:

The fundamental concept of self-compassion, including its two key aspects, tender self-compassion, and fierce self-compassion.
How to openly practice self-compassion in front of your children can help them understand the importance of self-kindness and self-care.
How to treat yourself with the same gentleness and care you would offer to a dear friend, especially during challenging times.
Personal stories and insights from Dr. Kristen Neff that illustrate the practical application of self-compassion in daily life and parenting.

Resources We Shared:

Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive by Dr. Kristin Neff

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff

Learn more about the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion HERE

Learn more about Dr. Kristin Neff HERE

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In This Episode of No Guilt Mom You Will Learn:

The fundamental concept of self-compassion, including its two key aspects, tender self-compassion, and fierce self-compassion.
How to openly practice self-compassion in front of your children can help them understand the importance of self-kindness and self-care.
How to treat yourself with the same gentleness and care you would offer to a dear friend, especially during challenging times.
Personal stories and insights from Dr. Kristen Neff that illustrate the practical application of self-compassion in daily life and parenting.

Resources We Shared:

Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive by Dr. Kristin Neff

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff

Learn more about the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion HERE

Learn more about Dr. Kristin Neff HERE

Visit No Guilt Mom

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Budgeting Secrets for Financial Success with Alison Baggerly

It’s time to talk about budgeting, baby! Meet our newest friend Allison, the founder of Inspired Budget and the author of the book "Money Made Easy."

If you want to break free from living paycheck to paycheck, this episode is for you! It is so important that we understand when our income comes in, and when our expenses go out. Allison breaks down the importance of understanding when your income comes in and when your expenses go out. She also gives us some practical tips for managing unexpected expenses and discusses the mindset shift from seeing a budget as a punishment to embracing it as a tool for financial control and peace of mind. She also highlights the value of creating a buffer in your budget and using mini-budgets to regain a sense of control when unexpected expenses arise.

Join us for a candid and insightful conversation on managing money and taking charge of your financial future!

In This Episode of No Guilt Mom You Will Learn:

How to shift your mindset from viewing a budget as a punishment to seeing it as a valuable tool for financial control and peace of mind.
Insight into creating a financial cushion by saving for future needs and long-term goals.
The idea of aligning your financial goals with your values and priorities, making budgeting more meaningful and sustainable.
How to involve your family and loved ones in the budgeting process and build financial harmony in your household.

Resources We Shared:

Allison’s free budget class: https://inspiredbudget.com/class

Money Made Easy: How to Budget, Pay Off Debt, and Save Money by Allison Baggerly

The Inspired Budget Podcast

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Neglecting Your Self-Care is Downright Selfish (and Here’s Why)

If you’ve been neglecting your own self-care lately, this one is for you! For many of us, especially as busy moms, taking care of ourselves gets thrown to the back burner waaay too often.

It doesn’t help that society tells us taking care of ourselves is a luxury that we sometimes can’t even afford! Add that to the fact that we as women tend to carry the emotional burdens of everyone around us. There’s pretty much no more room for taking care of you. But it doesn’t have to be this way!! Together, let’s challenge this idea that self-care isn’t important for moms, and navigate how we can create a better balance! This episode is full of real-life stories, practical tips, and the encouragement we all need as women. This is your time to take care of you. Let’s jump in!

In this Episode of No Guilt Mom, You Will Learn:

The importance of setting boundaries and saying no to unnecessary commitments to avoid rushing through daily tasks and triggering stress.
How emotional labor, often placed on women, can be managed by setting aside dedicated personal time and not taking on the emotional well-being of everyone in the family.
Real-life examples of how addressing and communicating feelings of resentment can lead to healthier relationships.
The impact of not practicing self-care, including emotional exhaustion and decreased patience with loved ones.

Resources We Shared:

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Critical Accountability by Gary Peterson

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