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S3E10: It's Not Your Fault, But It Is Your Responsibility

March 27, 2026 • Erica York • Season 3 • Episode 10

0:00 | 25:15

“It’s not your fault… but it is your responsibility to heal.”

That sentence can feel both comforting and confronting — especially in motherhood.

In this episode, we break down the core message from The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and what it really means for moms who are carrying past wounds, postpartum struggles, anxiety, or emotional burnout.

Because motherhood doesn’t start from scratch — it often exposes everything we’ve been carrying.

We talk about:

The difference between blame and responsibility
Why moms are giving too much emotional energy to the wrong things
How people-pleasing and perfectionism keep us stuck
What it actually looks like to take ownership of your healing
How doing your own inner work impacts your kids in powerful ways

This episode isn’t about guilt.

It’s about empowerment.

You didn’t choose every experience that shaped you.
But you can choose what you do with it now.

✨ Stop giving energy to shame
✨ Start choosing growth over perfection
✨ Become the mom who heals — not just for herself, but for her family

If you’ve ever felt stuck between “this isn’t my fault” and “I don’t know how to change,” this conversation will meet you right in the middle — with honesty, hope, and a path forward.