The Rules I Stopped Following After Becoming a Mom (And Why Life Got Lighter)
About this episode
In this episode, Krissy Bold discusses the invisible rules of motherhood that contribute to guilt and burnout, and how letting them go can lead to a lighter, more authentic experience.
Are you secretly exhausted from trying to be a "good mom" all the time? You love your kids more than anything… but motherhood still feels heavier than it should. The pressure to enjoy every moment, keep everything together, stay productive, and never need help is enough to make any mom feel like she's disappearing. In this episode, I'm sharing the invisible rules I stopped following after becoming a mom — the ones quietly fueling mom guilt, burnout, and identity loss — and how letting them go helped me feel lighter, calmer, and more like myself again. Because motherhood isn't meant to be a performance. And you don't have to earn rest, prove your worth, or pretend this season is easy. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: • The "good mom" expectation that creates constant guilt • Why motherhood feels hard (and why it's not a personal failure) • How to stop disappearing inside your role and feel like a person again If this episode hits home, follow the show so you never miss a conversation like this. And if it helped you, leaving a quick rating and review is the best way to support the podcast. Share it with a mom friend who needs permission to breathe. Tag me on…
People in this episode
Host: Krissy Bold
Topics covered
- motherhood
- mom guilt
- identity loss
- self-care
- mental health
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