# 233 | Mom Guilt Is Lying To You. 5 Steps Moms Who Feel Unworthy Need to Break Free

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Published: 2026-06-18T09:27:00+00:00
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## Resource

Feeling unworthy as a mom? Mom guilt isn't guilt at all...it's shame. Discover the 5 steps to break the cycle and feel like a good mom again. If you've ever felt like a bad mom...not like you did something wrong, but like you are something wrong....this episode is for you. We're unpacking why mom guilt isn't really guilt at all. It's shame, and shame thrives on silence, secrecy, and self-judgment. In this episode, you'll learn the critical difference between guilt ("I did something bad") and shame ("I am bad"), and why so many overwhelmed moms are stuck in a shame cycle they don't even realize they're in. We walk through 5 practical steps to help you move from feeling unworthy and out of control to feeling clarity, peace, and confidence in who you are as a mom...messy, mom brain, and all. Whether you're dealing with mom guilt over screen time, a messy house, losing your patience, or just feeling like you're not enough, these 5 steps will help you release the shame, stop the comparison spiral, and start living with more alignment and less mental load. What you'll learn in this episode: The real difference between guilt and shame (and why it matters) Why mom guilt isn't something society does to you — and what that means for breaking free The first step to releasing shame: writing it down without judgment How to evaluate whether you're "doing your best" and create a better feeling about it Why speaking your shame out loud (to God, a friend, or someone you trust) is the key to finally letting it go Key quote: Shame cannot survive being spoken. It cannot tolerate having words wrapped around it. What it craves is secrecy, silence, and judgment. — Brené Brown Resources mentioned: Brené Brown's research on guilt vs. shame 1 John 3:20 Book a Prioritization Clarity Call Email D…

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