36: Self-Compassion & Giving Yourself a Break with Carla Naumburg, PhD

In today's episode, Shannon and Ashley are bringing back one of their favorite past guests, Carla Naumburg, PhD. Carla is a clinical social worker, mother and author of the new book, You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent: How to Practice Self-Compassion and Give Yourself a Break. Mamas give so much and we also need to tend to our own needs, so we can feel grounded, connected and supported in the midst of our chaotic, busy lives. In this episode, we talk with Carla about why we suffer from Sh*tty Parent Syndrome, the difference between self-improvement and self-care, setting healthy boundaries and how to treat ourselves and our children with greater compassion while giving ourselves a break. This episode is authentic, funny and powerful. For your chance to win a signed copy of Carla's books, You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent and How to Stop Losing Your Shit with Your Kids, do one or all of the following steps and we'll enter you in a drawing to win.  Two winners will be announced Tuesday, November 15th, 2022. Steps to Enter: 1) Follow Carla Naumburg on Instagram:  @carlanaumburg 2) Follow Mindful Mama Movement Podcast on Instagram: @mindfulmamamovementpodcast 3) Rate and Review our show on iTunes 4) Review Carla's book on Amazon after reading it! EMAIL US and let us know that you did at least one of the steps above and we'll enter you to win! (The more steps you do, the more times we'll enter you.) *Quick warning:  There are curse words in today's epsiode that are unbeeped.  If you are listening with little ears, you may want to listen at another time.   To purchase her book and learn more about Carla, visit her site: Carla Naumburg. Other links mentioned: Episode 21: The Practice of Being Present in Our Parenting with Carla Naumburg The Hating Game romance novel. Bluey TV Show. Do you or someone you know need support for postpartum depression?  Visit Pregnancy & Postpartum Resource Center for more information. A Free Spirit Life Home Holistic Thanks so much for listening!