When mom guilt takes over, it's hard to feel like the calm mama you want to be. In this episode, guest Jessica Tomich Sorci shares why moms feel bad about themselves, along with mindful parenting tools to break the cycle. Learn how self-compassion isn't selfish; it's the foundation for confident parenting and real emotional connection with your kids.
You’ll Learn:
- How to have a better relationship with yourself as a human, a woman, and a mom
- What being an empty-nester looks like for me right now
- What I like to say to myself when I’m feeling anxious
- Ways to love all the parts of you - even the challenging ones
- What surprised me about my Mom Parts assessment
Jessica Tomich Sorci is a licensed marriage and family therapist, as well as a specialist in Internal Family Systems (IFS). Her focus is on maternal mental health. She’s here today talking about her new book, When Good Moms Feel Bad: An Empowering Guide to Transforming Guilt, Anxiety and Anger Into Compassion, Confidence and Connectedness, which she wrote along with Rebecca Gushuri.
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Resources/Previous Episodes:
- Episode 183: Internal Family Systems (IFS, part 1)
- Episode 184: Finding Your SELF (IFS, part 2)
- Episode 185: Being What Your Kids Needs (IFS, part 3)
- Episode 197: Freedom From the Good Mom Myth with Dr. Angele Close
- Episode 198: Letting Go of Mom Shame with Dr. Angele Close
Free Resources:
Get your copy of the Stop Yelling Toolkit!
In this free guide you’ll discover:
✨ A simple tool to stop yelling once you’ve started (This one thing will get you calm.)
✨ 40 things to do instead of yelling. (You only need to pick one!)
✨ Exactly why you yell. (And how to stop yourself from starting.)
✨A script to say to your kids when you yell. (So they don't follow you around!)
Download the Stop Yelling Toolkit here
Connect With Darlynn:
- Book a complimentary session with Darlynn
- Learn about the different parenting programs at www.calmmamacoaching.com
- Follow me on Instagram @darlynnchildress for daily tips
- Rate and review the podcast on Itunes
Connect with Jessica Tomich Sorci:
- Take the Mini Mom Parts quiz (and listen to the full podcast episode to hear Darlynn’s results!)
- Get the book - When Good Moms Feel Bad: An Empowering Guide to Transforming Guilt, Anxiety and Anger Into Compassion, Confidence and Connectedness
- Follow Jessica on IG @jessicatomichsorci
- Learn more on her website: https://www.jessicatomichsorci.com/for-moms