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Check out my coaching community! I'm answering questions every day so come and say hi!https://www.skool.com/be-a-happier-parent/aboutHere's Caroline's amazing course: The coupon for £100 discount is SUMMERSUPPORT https://dr-caroline-boyd.mykajabi.com/mr-signup-autumn-2025You can find more about Caroline at https://drcarolineboyd.com/ content typeInterview primary goalEducational summaryIn this episode, Caroline Boyd and Alex explore the complex emotions of maternal rage, societal expectations, and how understanding these can lead to healthier parenting and relationships. They discuss the cultural myths of the supermum, the impact of patriarchy, and practical ways to navigate anger and self-regulation. keywordsmaternal rage, motherhood, anger, patriarchy, self-regulation, parenting, emotional health, gender roles, mental load, compassion-focused therapy key topicsThe cultural myth of the supermum and its impactThe specific context of maternal rage and societal expectationsThe three circles of emotion model from compassion-focused therapyThe influence of patriarchy on motherhood and gender rolesThe importance of self-regulation and repair in parentingThe impact of social media on maternal guilt and shameThe connection between anger, grief, and anxietyStrategies for managing anger and setting boundaries in parenting guest nameCaroline BoydTitlesUnmasking Maternal Rage: Breaking the Supermum MythThe Hidden Power of Anger in Motherhood sound bites"I'm only ever interested in making you look wonderful and clever.""Anger is often protesting something or protecting vulnerability.""Repair teaches children that it's okay to mess up and make amends."Chapters

