Ever feel guilty for snapping at your parents, even though their anxiety can feel overwhelming? Me too. In this episode, I explore why our parents seem more anxious than ever, how it affects our relationship with them, and why we can feel torn between compassion and frustration.

We discuss:

• Why our parents’ anxiety feels bigger than ever
• The role of news and social isolation in their fears
• How childhood scarcity shapes lifelong financial worry
• Managing guilt when their worry feels suffocating
• Setting boundaries while staying compassionate
• Regulating your own nervous system to break the cycle

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation
00:00 Exploring Key Themes
00:02 Introduction to The Imperfect Mum
00:02 Exploring the Challenges of Motherhood
00:04 Understanding Parental Anxiety
11:09 The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
18:47 Navigating Parental Control and Anxiety
20:15 Cycle Breaking in Parenting
23:00 Gentle Parenting: A New Approach
25:21 Navigating Relationships with Parents
28:07 The Importance of Emotional Resilience
31:05 Setting Boundaries with Parents
33:41 Handling Difficult Conversations
39:00 Finding Balance and Compassion

Key Takeaways:

• It’s okay to feel frustrated with your parents’ anxiety.
• You don’t have to carry their fears as your own.
• Guilt is normal, but boundaries are necessary.
• Anxiety in parents can affect how we parent.
• Breaking the cycle starts with emotional regulation.
• You can set boundaries with love and compassion.

Resources & Links:

• The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
• Book a Connection Call with Natasha

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