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29th May 2025

147. Mom Guilt Relief | 5 Min Journal Prompts to Stop Feeling Guilty

Ever snap at your kids and immediately think "good moms don't do this"? You're not alone, and more importantly - that guilt is lying to you.

Click here to download the FREE Calm Mind Blueprint to go from guilt & overwhelm to inner peace & worthiness with steps to achieve it in just 2 mins/day.

In this quick journaling session, we're getting to the root of mom guilt so you can finally release the shame that's been weighing you down. Inspired by Tuesday's episode with Emily Rose Hardy, today we're applying her powerful framework to help you question those guilt-inducing thoughts and discover the truth: you're still a good mom, even when you're not perfect.

What You'll Journal Through:

  • The specific mom guilt situation that's been bothering you
  • The harsh thought that's making you feel terrible about yourself
  • How to question whether that belief is actually true
  • My reframing technique that replaces criticism with compassion & action

Perfect for the mom who's tired of beating herself up and ready to show herself the same grace she'd give her best friend.

Resources Mentioned:

Calm Mind Blueprint: www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-pod

The Blueprint is a guided 5-day experience that includes daily voice guidance, targeted prompts, and community support to help you move from overwhelm to lasting inner peace.

  • Click here to download your free Blueprint and continue your journey to emotional freedom.

More Ways to work with Samantha:

1:1 coaching: Now accepting applications, 2 spots open. Apply here.

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About the Podcast

Journal Entries
Journal Entries is a podcast for ambitious women who feel stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. Your host, Samantha Hawley, is a Clarity Coach who helps you see your blind spots so you can stop self-sabotaging and start trusting yourself again.

Whether you're a working mom feeling overwhelmed, an executive people-pleasing your way to burnout, or an entrepreneur avoiding the decisions that would actually move your business forward - this podcast will help you identify what's really keeping you stuck (hint: it's not what you think).

Each episode combines strategic journaling prompts with real client breakthroughs to help you recognize your protective patterns, process your emotions in a healthy way, and gain the clarity you need to make confident decisions.

Tune in weekly for honest conversations about self-sabotage, emotional patterns, and what it really takes to trust yourself - plus hear from guest experts who understand the unique challenges facing high-achieving women.

Ready to stop going in circles and start making moves that actually matter? Let's journal through it together.
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