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If you've ever lain in bed replaying something you said to your kids, this one's for you. Nina picks up from last week's bus moment in Fremantle and looks at why parenting guilt after yelling can feel like the responsible thing to hold on to, and how to stay accountable and repair without beating yourself up.
You'll Learn
- Why going over a hard moment can feel productive
- The difference between guilt and shame, and why it matters
- How lingering guilt keeps you closer to snapping the next day
- A simple way to apologise without adding "but"
- How to talk to yourself the way you'd talk to a friend
Why This Episode Matters
When Nina interviewed 23 parents, guilt came up more than almost anything else. If you carry that heavy feeling after you lose it, you're not alone. This episode gives you a gentler, more honest way to look at those moments, so you can repair and keep going.
Small Shift for Big Impact
This week, notice the voice that shows up after a hard moment. What does it say, and when does it get loudest? You don't have to fix anything, just notice. If you catch it starting up, try naming it in your head ("There's that voice again") and ask what you'd say to a friend who told you the same story.
Take the Next Step
Take the free two-minute Parenting Clarity Quiz to see what's getting in the way most for you right now. One of the results, "I Feel So Guilty", was written for exactly this. Get this small shift started today.
Links and Resources
- Take the free Parenting Clarity Quiz
- Book a free 15-minute coaching discovery call with Nina: https://www.mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au/service-page/discovery-call
- Related podcast episodes
- Related blog posts
Let's Connect
Want more support? Follow Nina on Instagram, or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au.
Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email.
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- Website: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au
- Email: nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au
About the Host
Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach, mum of three boys and the founder of Mindful Parenting Lifestyle. She helps overwhelmed parents move from reactive to calm, confident and connected, using mindfulness and practical communication tools. Nina is open about her own hard moments, including the guilt that follows them, because she knows how much it helps parents to hear they're not the only ones.
⭐ Not sure where to start? ⭐
Take the free Parenting Clarity Quiz. It's two minutes, six honest questions, and you'll get a result that actually names what's going on for you right now, not a generic label. 🧡
Take the quiz: https://parentingquiz.my.canva.site/
