When did motherhood start to mean sacrificing your whole self? In this honest episode, No Guilt Mom founder JoAnn Crohn joins Tera to unmask the hidden expectations that keep moms overwhelmed and stuck in cycles of guilt. JoAnn shares how a single permission slip — and a head of cabbage — helped her break free from the “selfless mom” myth, reclaim her identity, and build a thriving community where moms stop doing everything alone. If you’re ready to rewrite the good mom story and trade guilt for real connection, this episode is your sign to start now.

Links and Resources:

Download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@connectioncodes?si=phORYBsGMOOrj9mA⁠⁠⁠
Find out how to become a Certified Coach:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://connectioncodes.co/certified-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Find a coach:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://connectioncodes.co/coaches#find-a-coach-menu⁠
Website: noguiltmom.com
JoAnn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanncrohn/⁠⁠

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Opening Thoughts & Gentle Disclaimer
00:00:38 - Meet JoAnn: The Voice Behind No Guilt Mom
00:02:49 - From “No Kids Ever” to Motherhood
00:04:25 - Surviving Postpartum: The Turning Point
00:06:58 - Why Moms Need Real Self-Care
00:12:29 - Journaling: A Safe Space for Truth
00:19:11 - Smashing the “Good Mom” Expectations
00:22:43 - How Moms Cope (and Why It Changes)
00:23:12 - Choosing Sobriety: What It Reveals
00:23:40 - Why We All Need Community
00:24:15 - Can AI Help Us Connect Better?
00:26:05 - The Social Skills We’re All Relearning
00:28:17 - Building Real Friendships (Not Just Playdates)
00:30:30 - JoAnn’s HAPPY Framework in Action
00:35:15 - Using the Core Emotion Wheel at Home
00:41:03 - Final Takeaways & Resources You’ll Love

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