In this month’s episode, I had the honor of talking with Carrie Thayer, a licensed marriage and family therapist. We’re right in the middle of the holiday season, and while this can be a magical time of year, it can also bring up a LOT of guilt - especially for moms. Carrie and I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about combating mom guilt, because it’s a very real thing that many moms experience, and need help with. While mom guilt isn’t something that will totally go away, it is important to recognize it, and identify where it’s coming from in the first place.

Combating mom guilt isn’t something you have to do alone; finding the right support on your motherhood journey is key, no matter what season of life you’re in. If this is something you’ve ever struggled with as a mom, you won’t want to miss all of the valuable knowledge Carrie has to share in this episode!

In this episode about combating mom guilt during the holiday season, we cover:

• Carrie’s story of choosing to pursue the field of psychology + her decision to exclusively work with women and mothers
• What mom guilt is and how Carrie is supporting her patients by first identifying it, and then working through it
• The ‘thought dialogue’ that happens when you experience mom guilt
• What a positive relationship with social media can look like for moms + how to know if you need to make a change or pivot with your social media
• Simple & tangible tips so you can actually enjoy the season as a mom
• What it can look like to mentally check in with yourself during the holiday season
• What to do when you’re having more guilt AFTER the holiday season
• The powerful work Carrie is doing surrounding moms and their self-talk with Wired Wellbeing
• How becoming a mom has impacted Carrie and the work she does 

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://nestedsleep.com/episode8

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Learn more about working with Carrie by visiting her website

Use code NESTED50 for 50% off Carrie’s course Stop The Spiral: Combatting Mom Guilt

Connect with me on Instagram @nestedsleep 

Learn more about working together by visiting my website