In this episode of The Real Life. Real Kitchen Podcast :

I speak with Vanessa Coultas, Life Coach of more than a decade's experience supporting women become the mums they always wanted to be.

Together we bring our own insights and observations onto the topic of Mum Guilt as well as tips on how best to manage, if not out right banish it!

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Command the Chaos || The Mum Life Management Planner

https://realliferealkitchen.com/mum-life-management-planner/

Find Vanessa in the following corners of the internet:

https://www.lifementoringnz.com/

https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.coultas

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Takeaways:

• The pervasive feeling of guilt among mothers is a common experience that many share.
• Mothers often feel pressured to fulfill multiple roles, leading to feelings of inadequacy.
• Comparison with other mothers can diminish one's joy and self-worth significantly.
• Finding moments of self-care is essential for mothers to maintain their well-being and sanity.
• Establishing community support is crucial for mothers to navigate their parenting journey effectively.
• Recognizing personal strengths as a mother can help to redefine one's approach to parenting.

Food. Family. Community.

In a world that tells mothers to hustle harder, outsource home life, and silence their instincts, The Real Life. Real Kitchen. Podcast offers a different rhythm.

Hosted by Zoë F. Willis, mother-of-many & Mum Mentor, this podcast is a gentle but honest invitation to rethink what matters most.

Through soulful conversations with those who feed, heal, and raise our communities, from farmers and butchers to herbalists and healers, wise thinkers and mothers in the thick of it, we’ll explore how women can reclaim their homes, health, and children’s future. All this one small, trusting step at a time.

Whether we’re talking about cooking nourishing food on a budget, the quiet courage of stay-at-home mums, the reality of food waste, or why it’s okay to question what modern motherhood has become…each episode gives you something real to hold onto.

If you’re a mother who’s curious, tired of the noise, and longing for more connection, tradition, and truth… well, you’re not alone.

Pull up a chair, join the community ⬇️👇. There’s room at the table.

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Takeaways:

• This podcast serves as a sanctuary for mothers who feel overwhelmed by modern life.
• We explore the importance of reclaiming the kitchen as the heart of family life.
• Honest conversations reveal the struggles and joys of motherhood in contemporary society.
• Together, we discuss the need for a community that supports intentional living and parenting.
• The podcast emphasizes the significance of asking deeper questions about family and food.
• We invite mothers to join us in exploring a better way of living and parenting.