When Good Moms Feel Bad: Mom Rage, Guilt, and the Parts of Us We Hide with Jessica Tomich Sorci
MAR 17, 202650 MIN
When Good Moms Feel Bad: Mom Rage, Guilt, and the Parts of Us We Hide with Jessica Tomich Sorci
MAR 17, 202650 MIN
Description
Motherhood can bring out emotions many moms never expected: rage, guilt, resentment, and the overwhelming feeling of not being “good enough.” In this episode, Emily sits down with therapist and author Jessica Tomich Sorci to unpack why even the most loving, devoted mothers often feel like they’re failing. Drawing from her work in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and her book When Good Moms Feel Bad, Jessica introduces the concept of “mom parts” and explains what's behing the internal voices that show up in motherhood.Together, they explore why motherhood can activate old wounds, why intense emotions like rage and resentment are more common than we think, and how understanding your inner parts can lead to deeper compassion for yourself.This conversation covers:• Why good moms often feel like they’re failing• The psychology behind mom rage and mom guilt• How motherhood activates old emotional patterns• What “parts work” is and how it can change the way you see yourself• Why tending to yourself is essential for both you and your kidsThis episode is an invitation to stop judging your reactions and start getting curious about them.🔗 Connect with Jessica:Instagram: @jessicatomichsorciWebsite: www.jessicasorci.com and www.momparts.com✨ Let’s keep the convo going:Follow Emily on Instagram → @honestlyemilyroseFollow the podcast on TikTok → @thesparkleprojectpodSubscribe + Review:If this episode encouraged you, share it with a fellow mom and leave a 5-star review! Send a text