Episode 54: Why Boundaries Are the Real Self-Care for Moms with Special Guest Speaker Dr. Rebecca Smith

Have you ever felt like you’ve lost sight of who you are outside of being a mom, partner, or professional? In this episode of The Modern Mom’s Roadmap to Balance Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Rebecca Smith, a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety and perfectionism. Together, we dive into the challenges of navigating motherhood while maintaining your sense of self.

Dr. Rebecca shares her own journey of rediscovering joy through simple self-care practices like reading and baking. We explore the metaphor of life’s “glass and rubber balls,” identifying what truly matters and how self-care often becomes the first thing moms sacrifice. You’ll also hear practical tips on establishing healthy boundaries, teaching kids independence, and addressing perfectionism in everyday life.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why self-care is not a luxury but a necessity for moms.
• How to set boundaries with love and without guilt.
• The transformative power of embracing imperfection.
• Real-life strategies for sharing the mental load with your partner and children.
• Whether you’re a mom feeling overwhelmed or a professional striving for balance, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to reclaim your time, energy, and sense of self.

Helpful Links:

Website: https://www.rebeccaaesmithphd.com

Social Media Handles

https://www.youtube.com/@RebeccaAESmithPhD

About the Podcast Host
Kayla Nettleton is a licensed therapist based in TX, business owner, mom of 3 kids and coach for therapists who want support and guidance in their journey in creating an aligned business model so that they can live the freedom based life they've always dreamed of without sacrificing their own needs.

In her private practice as a therapist Kayla specialize in helping women overcome anxiety, perfectionism and people pleasing tendencies so that they can lead a more fulfilled and authentically aligned life

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Email: kayla@kaylanettleton.com

TX Residents can Schedule a Free 20 minute therapy consultation here.

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