Podcast Episode #4
Embracing Self-Compassion: A Working Mom’s Guide to Thriving
Working motherhood often comes with an inner critic that never seems to rest. In the Feel Good Club podcast, Tia Graham shares how self-compassion can quiet that voice and boost both happiness and success.
The Inner Critic Trap
Tia explains that negative self-talk is a biological stress response — our brains try to protect us but instead trigger overwhelm. This reaction can drain joy and confidence, making self-kindness a powerful antidote.
From Criticism to Compassion
Tia recalls a hectic dinner when she felt like she was failing as a mom. Learning her daughter’s behavior was rooted in a nervous system difference helped her replace frustration with understanding. That shift toward compassion transformed her family dynamic.
Three Steps to Self-Compassion (Dr. Kristen Neff)
Self-Kindness: Speak to yourself as gently as you would to a friend.
Mindfulness: Notice your thoughts without judgment; awareness leads to calm.
Common Humanity: Remember, every mom struggles—none of us are alone.
HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1️⃣ Self-compassion rewires stress into strength.
2️⃣ Giving yourself empathy and kindness beats self-criticism.
3️⃣ Shared struggles of working moms create connection and growth.
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“Learn to speak to yourself the way that you speak to your best friend.”