You know that feeling when you're taking a relaxing bath and you think "this would make such a good reel"? Yeah... that was my breaking point too. 🛁

I sat down to record this episode planning to share all my big insights from 30 days off social media. But here's the thing—I don't have it all figured out yet. And I'm giving myself permission to be okay with that.

If you're tired of your brain working in "social media clips" and putting pressure on yourself to have the perfect plan for everything, this one's for you.

🧠 Your "inspiration" might actually be self-sabotage in disguise

🔄 You're not learning—you're unlearning

🎯 Discovery mode beats solution mode every single time

• You'll stop second-guessing every decision at work because you're not comparing yourself to everyone else's highlight reel.
• Those Sunday scares? They disappear when you're not mentally rehearsing how to be "more productive" tomorrow.
• You'll actually be present during family time instead of thinking about what you should be doing or documenting for later.
• And here's the big one—you'll wake up feeling inspired by YOUR life instead of burdened by everyone else's ideas about what your life should look like.

This isn't about becoming anti-social media or having zero goals. It's about giving yourself permission to be in the messy middle without feeling like you're behind or doing it wrong.

Your brain doesn't need more input right now. It needs space to trust what it already knows.

Calm Mind Blueprint: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-pod

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Ever snap at your kids and immediately think "good moms don't do this"? You're not alone, and more importantly - that guilt is lying to you.

Click here to download the FREE Calm Mind Blueprint to go from guilt & overwhelm to inner peace & worthiness with steps to achieve it in just 2 mins/day.

In this quick journaling session, we're getting to the root of mom guilt so you can finally release the shame that's been weighing you down. Inspired by Tuesday's episode with Emily Rose Hardy, today we're applying her powerful framework to help you question those guilt-inducing thoughts and discover the truth: you're still a good mom, even when you're not perfect.

• The specific mom guilt situation that's been bothering you
• The harsh thought that's making you feel terrible about yourself
• How to question whether that belief is actually true
• My reframing technique that replaces criticism with compassion & action

Perfect for the mom who's tired of beating herself up and ready to show herself the same grace she'd give her best friend.

Resources Mentioned:

Calm Mind Blueprint: www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-pod

The Blueprint is a guided 5-day experience that includes daily voice guidance, targeted prompts, and community support to help you move from overwhelm to lasting inner peace.

• Click here to download your free Blueprint and continue your journey to emotional freedom.

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Are you caught in the cycle of mom guilt, constantly putting everyone else first and feeling like you've lost yourself in motherhood? In this episode, I chat with Emily Rose, host of the Worthy Mother podcast and certified motherhood studies practitioner, about breaking free from the shame spiral and becoming the main character in your own life again.

• Why mom guilt is really about shame and how to move towards compassion
• How to identify the underlying beliefs causing your guilt
• The grief that comes with motherhood not looking like what you expected
• Why doing things for yourself actually makes you a better parent (and models healthy boundaries for your kids)
• Practical ways to make small "main character" choices daily

Emily shares a refreshing perspective that will help you give yourself permission to exist as more than just "mom" while still being the caring, present parent you want to be.

• Instagram: @honestlyemilyrose
• Podcast: The Worthy Mother Podcast (link to my episode about how moms self sabotage)
• Free Resource: 6 Steps to Overcome Mom Guilt: https://honestlyemilyrose.kit.com/guiltfreeguide
• Sam's Calm Mind Blueprint: www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-pod

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