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Why Calm Isn’t the Goal: Rethinking Emotional Regulation in Motherhood with Mackenzie Kinmond

November 11, 2025 • Episode 174

Do moms really need to stay calm all the time? In this Worthy Mother Podcast episode, Emily talks with Mackenzie Kinmond, parenthood transformation coach and attachment-focused therapist, about the pressure to regulate emotions perfectly, and why it’s making parenting harder, not easier.

Together, they explore:

Why emotional regulation isn’t about being calm 24/7
How shame fuels dysregulation in motherhood
The surprising role of joy in moving out of survival mode
Practical ways to reset your baseline and build emotional resilience

Whether you’re overwhelmed by parenting advice or simply tired of white-knuckling your way through hard days, this conversation offers relief, compassion, and a fresh perspective.

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Instagram: @parenting_with_mackenzie
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/anchoredparenting
Website: www.mackenziekinmond.com

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