Why Moms Feel Guilty When Doing Good Things for Themselves

You finally carve out time for yourself...and then spend the whole time feeling terrible about it. Sound familiar? In this episode of Mucked Up My Self-Care, Jill and Linda get real about the guilt loop that keeps so many moms stuck, and why doing something good for yourself can somehow end up feeling so bad. From messy houses and cancelled plans to babysitters, date nights, and the invisible weight of generational conditioning, this conversation is both honest and relatable.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why self-care guilt shows up even when you're doing everything "right"
• How the state of your home can quietly drive your inner critic
• What generational patterns might be keeping you stuck in the guilt loop
• Why asking for help and putting yourself first go hand in hand (and why both feel hard)
• How to notice and name guilt before it talks you out of your self-care
• The powerful difference between earning self-care and simply deserving it

You are not a bad mum for taking care of yourself. You're actually a better one for it. Whether you're wrestling with a messy house, a packed schedule, or the nagging voice that says not yet, Jill and Linda remind you that unlearning guilt is a process, and you don't have to do it perfectly to make progress. This week, try swapping "I earned this" for "I deserve this", and see what shifts.

Until next week, we hope you can unstuck your muck! 💛

• 📩 Need help figuring out where to start with self-care? Message us at muckedupmyselfcarepodcast@gmail.com and we'll send our favourite five simple ideas.
• 👋 Find Jill @mamaoutspoken and mamaoutspoken.com
• 💬 Connect with Linda @hellolindabonney or lindabonney.com