Parent's Guilt
When did parent's love get lost in guilt and comparison?
4.1 (18)
66 mins
By looking closely at guilt, shame, and unrealistic expectations, this skoob examines how parents often judge themselves more harshly than necessary. It uncovers why being present, loving, and human matters more than perfection, and how letting go of guilt creates stronger, healthier families.
Ep 1:
The Invisible Backpack of Guilt
Janice Briggs unpacks why parental guilt feels universal, exposing how social media's digital fishbowl fuels perfectionism—and why embracing 'good enough' might be the radical fix parents need.
Ep 2:
The Smile Before the Fix
What happens the instant your child walks in the room? This episode reveals how tiny facial cues shape belonging, and why separating guilt from shame could transform your child's future.
Ep 3:
Hindsight's Cruel Clarity
Late-night replays of old parenting mistakes can spiral into destructive self-judgment. This episode explores hindsight's harsh lens and the dangerous collision between guilt and depression.
Ep 4:
Curing the Perfection Infection
Curated Instagram perfection is quietly poisoning parents' confidence. Discover how reframing mistakes as growth—not failure—can break the cycle of comparison and shame.
Ep 5:
The Push, The Pull, The Toolkit
Torn between love and longing for your old life? This episode names the ambivalence many parents hide, then delivers concrete strategies to finally loosen guilt's grip.
Ep 6:
Letting Go of the Martyr
Caregiving guilt doesn't stop when kids grow up—it evolves. This finale confronts the martyr trap and offers a liberating path toward releasing guilt for good.
Discussions (12)
Truman
Level 6 · 7 mo agoblaming anxiety on social media is weak parents just soft nowadays and cant handle reality tbh
Lyle
Level 5 · 7 mo agoThe parenting anxiety shit is so real. Perfectionism is just a disaster waiting to happen.
Gerry
Level 4 · 7 mo agoJanice claims 'good enough' works? Rumor is she has a team of nannies doing the heavy lifting.
