Healing and Growing Through the Motherhood Journey: Breaking Free from Guilt and Overwhelm

Words of Wellness with Shelly

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Motherhood comes with its unique set of joys—and an often overwhelming sense of guilt many women silently carry. In this deeply personal conversation, coach Alysia Lyons shares her transformation from a guilt-ridden new mom who lost her marriage, career identity, and sense of self within months of becoming a mother to a woman who helps others navigate similar struggles.
"Time heals wounds as much as time bakes cookies. We need to add the heat," Alysia explains, capturing the essence of her approach to emotional healing. Rather than waiting for guilt to fade, she teaches mothers to recognize it as a valuable notification that their actions are out of alignment with their values—not as evidence they're failing as parents.
Alysia's journey began when she experienced multiple losses shortly after her son's birth. Her direct sales career collapsed, her military marriage ended, and she found herself questioning her worth as a mother. Through coaching, she not only rebuilt her life but discovered that many of the stories she'd told herself—including that her father didn't love her—weren't serving her growth. The moment she started looking for evidence of his love rather than its absence, everything shifted.
This conversation explores how guilt and overwhelm can creep in during the demands of motherhood. Whether you're struggling with guilt over working too much, not working at all, going through divorce, or simply feeling overwhelmed by motherhood's demands, this episode offers both practical guidance and the comforting reminder that you're not alone. This is a journey that moms experience together and learning and growing is a constant part of the amazingly rewarding journey.

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And remember to do something for yourself, for your wellness on this day!
In Health,
Shelly Jefferis

Chapters

1. Introduction to Words of Wellness (00:00:00)

2. Meeting Alicia: Coach for Overwhelmed Moms (00:03:25)

3. Alicia's Personal Journey Through Loss (00:07:04)

4. Understanding Mom Guilt as a Notification (00:14:56)

5. Breaking Free from Parental Overwhelm (00:22:44)

6. Coaching Approach for Busy Moms (00:30:22)

7. The First Five Motherhood Community (00:39:02)

8. Episode Closing and Wellness Reminder (00:45:55)