Overcoming Mom Guilt with guest LaToya Smith

Hey, Remote Moms!

I am so excited to share our latest episode of The Remote Mom Collective Podcast with you. This episode, featuring the incredible LaToya Smith, delves into a topic that is incredibly personal yet universally experienced by moms everywhere: **Mom Guilt**.

LaToya, a mom of two biological children and one stepchild, takes us through her journey of navigating mom guilt, particularly during her second pregnancy. She explains how her own feelings of anxiety and guilt led her to start her platform, Overcoming Mom Guilt. LaToya's story is heartfelt, inspiring, and incredibly relatable, especially for those of us balancing work, life, and motherhood—all from the comfort of our own homes.

One of the standout moments during our conversation was when LaToya talked about her realization of mom guilt while helping another young, pregnant woman. It's a powerful reminder that sometimes our own emotions become clearer when we are in the process of helping others. As LaToya says, "Quite honestly, overcoming mom guilt has had a lot to do with me just healing my nervous system overall, because I realized some of the thoughts that I was having were so irrational and rooted in anxiety and being stuck in the past."

Now, how many of us have felt that sting of guilt when we needed to focus on work but felt like we were neglecting our children? Or like me, snapped at our children because we were overwhelmed, only to feel terrible about it later? LaToya gives practical advice not just for managing, but truly overcoming these feelings. One tip she offers is to stay present. She asks herself, "Where are you right now? Where are they right now? Does everyone have their limbs? Okay, cool. No one is..." This grounding technique is just one of the many gold nuggets she shares during the episode.

In addition to offering insightful strategies, LaToya also has a fantastic journal called **Overcoming Mom Guilt**, filled with prompts to help moms navigate and process their feelings. Whether it’s taking a walk to clear your head, waking up a bit earlier to carve out some ‘me time,’ or taking magnesium supplements, LaToya’s methods are both practical and accessible.

Want more tips and real-life strategies to overcome mom guilt? Don't miss out on this enriching conversation. LaToya's wisdom is something every mom can benefit from.

So grab your favorite beverage, settle into your coziest chair, and tune into this empowering episode of The Remote Mom Collective Podcast!

Thanks for being a part of our collective. Keep thriving, remote moms!

Much love,

Britni (The Remote Mom)

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