From Shame to Strength: Moving Past Self-Blame in Motherhood
Episode Summary:
Shame is one of the heaviest emotions a mum can carry — and it can quietly shape the way we respond to our children and ourselves. In this episode, we explore how shame is different from guilt, why it’s so easy to get stuck in it, and how to start moving towards a place of grounded strength.
I share real-life examples of how shame shows up in parenting, how it connects to our nervous system’s survival responses, and a simple practice that’s been life-changing for me: the phrase “Of course I would feel that way.”
Whether you’ve snapped at your child, frozen in the moment, or felt you’ve abandoned your own needs, this conversation is here to help you step out of self-blame and into self-compassion — so you can lead your child with the same compassion you’re learning to give yourself.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The difference between guilt and shame, and why it matters.
How survival responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) influence parenting moments.
Why shame often keeps us from repairing — and how to stop the spiral.
A practical self-reflection tool to replace shame with compassion.
Pathways to move from self-blame into grounded strength.
Links & Resources:
Download my free guide: 5 Tiny Shifts To Help Your Child Feel Safer
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