Podcast Episode 401: Why Do You Feel Guilty Doing Nothing? Let’s Talk About That
Have you ever flopped onto the couch for five minutes of peace, only to be hit with that guilty voice whispering, “You should be folding laundry… you should be cleaning the kitchen… you should be doing something”? Welcome to the exhausting cycle of mom guilt and burnout.
We live in a culture that glorifies busyness and makes moms feel like their worth depends on how much they get done. Add in years of putting everyone else’s needs before your own, and suddenly even rest feels “selfish.” No wonder so many of us can’t relax without guilt tagging along.
In this episode, we dive into why rest feels so hard, how these unrealistic expectations build up, and the surprising ways guilt drains both your patience and joy. You’ll also hear how to flip the script — reframing rest as something powerful that fuels you instead of something to apologize for.
If you’re tired of running on empty and ready to quiet the guilt, this conversation will give you the tools and mindset shifts you need. Listen in and claim your well-deserved permission slip to rest — because avoiding burnout starts with you.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- What the hidden costs are of “doing it all”
- Why guilt keeps us from doing this essential habit
- How hustle culture fuels mom burnout
- 3 easy ways you can rest….guilt-free
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