If you’ve ever apologized for working late…
Felt guilty for enjoying your job…
Or spiraled because you didn’t talk enough during your hair appointment…

Welcome to the club.

But let’s get you out of it.
This episode of The 5% Club Podcast is your permission slip to stop carrying guilt that doesn’t belong to you. I’m breaking down why guilt is draining you, what to do with it, and how to turn it into something powerful.
We’re not just talking about mom guilt—we’re dismantling it.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The difference between real guilt and “expectation guilt” (this one will blow your mind)
• Why guilt doesn’t make you a better mom—it makes you exhausted and resentful
• How your emotions can train your kids—and what you’re unintentionally teaching them
• The Evolve Work practice to reframe guilt into power
• My favorite mindset shift: “Gratitude replaces guilt”

🎧 Listen Now

👉 Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts

💡 Key Insights & Takeaways

1. Guilt = misalignment with your values.

If you acted outside of what you believe in? That’s true guilt—and you can use it as data.
But if it’s just that your choice made someone uncomfortable? That’s not guilt—that’s a people-pleasing habit disguised as morality. And it’s gotta go.

2. When we feel guilty, we over-accommodate.

We say yes when we mean no.
We stretch ourselves thin trying to prove we’re “good enough.”
And then what happens?
We show up grumpy, drained, and resentful—with the people who matter most.

3. You can be empathetic without apologizing for your life.

Going out to dinner doesn’t make you a bad mom.
Taking time alone doesn’t mean you love your family less.
Start saying yes with confidence—and stop overexplaining every decision.

🛠 Your Next Steps

✔ Listen to the full episode: Spotify | Apple
✔ Want help applying this? Book a free consult: Booking Link
✔ Download my free ‘9 Things You Can Stop Doing Right Now’ guide: Download Here

💡 Evolve Work for the Week:

Every time you feel guilt creeping in, pause and ask:
“Is this coming from my values or someone else’s expectations?”
Then flip it:
Guilt ➝ Gratitude.
Try it once this week. Then DM me and tell me what shifted.
Let’s drop the guilt, reclaim our energy, and raise kids who see us happy, confident, and unapologetically alive.

Your Coach, cheerleader, and accountability partner,

Career & Life Coach for Executives

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