The One Thing Quietly Ruining Your Parenting Experience (and How to Let It Go)

If you've ever caught yourself looking at another mum and thinking, “Am I doing it all wrong?” — this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of The Imperfect Mum, we’re diving into something I see all the time with the women I work with (and yep, I’ve been there too): comparison in motherhood.

While I was on holiday in Corfu with my family, I noticed how easy it is — even when everything looks lovely on the outside — to start questioning ourselves.
 Different routines. Different food choices. Different parenting styles. And suddenly we’re wondering if we’re falling short.

🎧 In this episode, I share:

• What I observed about parenting styles while on holiday
• Why comparing yourself to other mums is such a joy-killer
• The connection between mum guilt, perfectionism, and burnout
• Why parenting isn’t a performance — it’s a relationship
• A journalling exercise to help you tune back into what really matters to you as a parent

If you’ve been feeling like everyone else is coping better, or like you’re always second-guessing yourself — take this as your permission to stop looking sideways and start looking within.

You’re doing better than you think. And your family doesn’t need a perfect mum. They need you.

💛 Mentioned in this episode:

• Free journalling prompts for anxious, overwhelmed mums
• My 1:1 coaching for mums who want to ditch the pressure and feel more connected
• My go-to tools for when anxiety creeps in (journalling, cycle tracking, meditation, and more)

💛 Want to work with me?

If you’re tired of the pressure, the perfectionism, and the constant “I should be doing more” — I’d love to support you.

I work 1:1 with mums who want to feel calmer, more connected, and confident in themselves again. Whether it’s navigating anxiety, letting go of guilt, or finding yourself in the chaos of motherhood — we’ll work together to help you feel more like you again.

✨ You can book a free call here to chat more about what’s going on and how I can support you.

I also offer workplace talks and group workshops for businesses who actually want to support working parents properly — not just tick a box.

Just drop me a message or check the links in the show notes if that’s something you’d like to bring into your organisation.