11. Mum Guilt: Letting Go of the ‘Perfect Mum’ Myth and Why You Don’t Have to Love Every Moment to Be Good Enough

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Mum Mind Unpacked

Bree and Gia

16 episodes

2 days ago

Mum Mind Unpacked is a real, raw, and relatable podcast where we talk about the mental load, identity shifts, and emotional rollercoaster of motherhood — the stuff that often goes unspoken. Hosted by two mums who’ve lived it, loved it, and struggled through it, this podcast is your safe space to feel seen, supported, and a little more human Why you’ll love it: Because it’s honest. Because it’s not sugar-coated. Because you’ll laugh, cry, and nod along knowing you’re not the only one. We unpack what’s really going on in the minds of mums — and we do it with heart, humour, and zero judgment.

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11. Mum Guilt: Letting Go of the ‘Perfect Mum’ Myth and Why You Don’t Have to Love Every Moment to Be Good Enough

Mum Mind Unpacked

29 minutes 49 seconds

2 months ago

11. Mum Guilt: Letting Go of the ‘Perfect Mum’ Myth and Why You Don’t Have to Love Every Moment to Be Good Enough

In this raw and relatable episode, Bree and Gia unpack the heavy, often unspoken burden of mum guilt. From breastfeeding struggles to battling unrealistic expectations to be the “perfect mum” and feeling bad for wanting more than motherhood, they get candid about the moments that make mothers feel like they're not enough — and why that's just not true.

✨ What You’ll Hear:
• The daily toll of mum guilt and where it stems from
• Bree & Gia’s personal stories about the pressure to be the “perfect mum”
• The impact of societal norms, generational views, and social media comparisons
• Helpful coping tools: therapy, reframing guilt, and embracing “good enough”
• Honest encouragement for mums to let go of guilt, perfection and embrace compassion

💬 Notable Quotes:
• “Reframe guilt as a sign of caring, not failing.”
• “Let your kids see your imperfections — it helps them learn resilience.”
• “We have to be okay with not doing it all. We are doing the best that we can.”

If you've ever felt the weight of not being "enough" — this one’s for you. 💛

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🔔 A Gentle Reminder
Our conversations are here to inform and support — not to replace professional medical or psychological advice. If you’re struggling, please reach out to one of these support services:
PANDA: 1300 726 306
Lifeline: 13 11 14

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Until next time — motherhood is hard, but you’re not alone. We see you.

🔍 Keywords
Mum guilt, mom guilt, motherhood guilt, parenting guilt, the perfect mother myth, letting go of perfection, feeling not good enough, craving more than motherhood