Ep. 118 What's Really Beneath Mom Guilt? A Conversation with Stacy Goldstein
Have you ever climbed into bed completely exhausted... and still wondered if you did enough?
Enough for your kids.
Enough at work.
Enough around the house.
Enough for everyone else.
If you've ever carried that invisible weight, this conversation is for you.
In this heartfelt conversation, I'm joined by Stacy Goldstein, host of the Golden Spark Podcast, to explore what's really happening beneath mom guilt, overwhelm, and the mental load so many women quietly carry every day.
Together, we unpack the hidden questions that shape our thoughts, the stories we unknowingly believe, and why understanding the root of our stress is often the first step toward lasting peace.
We also talk about the surprising research behind motherhood—including the invisible mental load many women carry—and why so many moms feel like they're failing when they're actually carrying far more than they were ever meant to.
If you've been longing to stop surviving your days and start experiencing them more peacefully and beautifully, I think you'll find hope in this conversation.
In this episode, we talk about:
• Why mom guilt is often a symptom—not the real problem
• The hidden emotional weight women carry every day
• The invisible mental load of motherhood
• Why so many women quietly wonder, "Am I enough?"
• How childhood patterns can continue shaping adult life
• Why naming the root of a struggle begins to loosen its power
• Practical ways to move from survival mode toward greater peace and presence
• How faith and awareness work together to create lasting change
Connect with Stacy 💛
I know you're going to love Stacy's heart and her work. Here are a few places to connect with her:
🌿 Golden Spark Podcast
🌿 Renewed Mom Community (Facebook Group)
🌿 Free Motherhood Truth Worksheet & Email Community
🌿 Substack
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