Ever get parenting advice that you didn't ask for and definitely didn't want to hear? Whether it's a stranger at the grocery store or your own mother-in-law, unsolicited parenting advice is everywhere. In this episode, Dr. Jenny Yip sits down with Stacey Freeman, PhD — creator of the lifestyle blog Posh and Progress — to talk about the emotional boundaries that honor you as the parent, because your sanity matters more than other people's opinions.
Here's what we get into:
Why unsolicited advice (from strangers, friends, and family) hits moms so hard — and how it ties into mom guilt
The research-backed reasons women are conditioned from childhood to absorb the emotional labor of caregiving
How losing your sense of identity as a new mom can sneak up on you, and what it looks like to reclaim it
Practical ways to set emotional boundaries without guilt — including building community and "self-maintenance" time
Letting go of the myth of the "one right way" to parent, and giving yourself grace as you grow into the role
About Stacey Freeman, PhD
Stacey Freeman, PhD, is the creator of Posh and Progress, a lifestyle blog focused on practical style, food, travel, and parenting. A university educator with a PhD in educational policy and evaluation, she started the blog in 2013 as a creative outlet after becoming a mom. Originally from Wisconsin and now based in Los Angeles, Stacey's mission is to inspire others to live efficient, stylish, and fulfilling lives.
Blog: passionprogress.com
Instagram/Social: @passionprogress
Connect with Dr. Yip
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Website: https://dryip.com/the-stress-less-life/
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You're not alone, mama. You don't have to do it all. The goal isn't to be perfect. It's to be present, living a Stress-Less Life with science, intentional boundaries, and a whole lot of compassion.
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