91. You can love your kids AND love time away from them

I'm 3 days into a child-free week and I'm REALLY enjoying it.

In this episode, we're talking about mum guilt, the mental load of motherhood, and why enjoying time away from your child doesn't make you a bad mum. What happens when your brain finally has space to think? And does loving your own freedom mean you love your child any less?

• Mum guilt and time away from your child

• The mental load of motherhood

• Motherhood identity and remembering who you are beyond "Mum"

• Missing your child while enjoying your own space

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