Is It Normal to Feel Jealous of Other Moms?

Margaret and Amy explore the messy truths about jealousy—why moms feel it, how shame adds fuel to the fire, and what we can actually do about it. From parenting pressures to social comparisons, they discuss how jealousy is normal, but how we respond to feelings of envy can make all the difference.

Margaret and Amy discuss:

• 😬 Why jealousy feels so shameful for moms

• 🧠 “The Second Arrow” – how feeling guilty about feeling jealous makes things worse

• 👩‍👧 How our kids’ struggles trigger our own insecurities

• 🔄 Reframing the inner monologue: from “I’m jealous” to “I’m overwhelmed”

• 📉 Why “I'm sure they're not as happy as they seem ” isn’t always a helpful thought

• ✅ Practical tools to cope with comparison and find joy again

Whether it’s feeling envious of your husband’s solo lunch breaks or wondering how other families can afford breezy summer vacations, this episode validates it all. Margaret and Amy offer practical advice, a lot of laughs, and a reminder that comparing yourself doesn't mean you're doing motherhood wrong—just that you're human.

Here are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode:

• Jenifer Demattia for Scary Mommy: "Why I'm Envious Of These Moms"
• Glennon Doyle for Today.com: 'My family hits the lottery every freaking morning:' Blogger gives kitchen a gratitude makeover
• ABC news: I Was Jealous of My 'Perfect' Mom Friends

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