Struggling with Mom Guilt? 3 Steps to Feel Better Fast

Struggling with Mom Guilt? 3 Steps to Feel Better Fast

Author: Anna Seewald October 23, 2025 Duration: 48:28

  • 00:00 – Introduction to Andrea Leigh Rogers
    02:15 – From dancer to wellness entrepreneur
    04:40 – Creating Xtend: blending Pilates and dance
    06:55 – The birth of Small Moves, Big Life
    09:10 – Why small moves matter
    11:25 – Escaping the cycle of overwhelm
    13:45 – Motivation follows action
    16:05 – Redefining success for modern women
    18:30 – The FEEL framework explained
    21:10 – Letting go of mom guilt
    23:25 – Doing less, living more
    25:50 – Finding joy in movement
    28:15 – Simplifying routines and priorities
    31:00 – Self-compassion in daily life
    33:20 – Raising confident, balanced kids
    36:10 – Andrea's final message of encouragement

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Anna Seewald hosts Authentic Parenting, a space for those who believe that raising children is deeply intertwined with growing themselves. This podcast moves beyond quick tips and strategies to explore the inner work required to parent with intention. Conversations here are grounded in a trauma-informed perspective, offering a compassionate lens through which to examine family patterns and reactions. The core idea is that by consciously addressing our own histories and connecting with our authentic selves, we can interrupt cycles of generational stress. What you’ll hear in each episode are thoughtful discussions and practical insights aimed at transforming daily challenges into opportunities for connection. The goal isn’t perfection, but fostering a family life with more calm, understanding, and genuine joy. It’s about creating an environment where children can thrive without carrying burdens forward. Tuning into this podcast feels like a supportive dialogue, reminding you that the journey of parenting is also a profound path of personal discovery. It’s for anyone ready to embrace the motto of raising their children while growing themselves.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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