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When “I Could” Doesn’t Mean “I Should”

Tia Gerdsen & Stacey Morgan

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Have you ever felt that little twinge of guilt when you didn’t volunteer to be the room mom? Or the team mom. Or the committee chair. Or the one who says yes to everything?

In this episode, you’re invited to wrestle with the tension between “I could” and “I should.” You’ll reflect on where those expectations come from, whether it’s how you were raised, what you see other moms doing, or the quiet pressure you put on yourself. And you’ll be reminded that just because you’re capable doesn’t mean you’re called to carry it all.

This conversation will help you rethink what it means to show up well for your kids without burning yourself out in the process. Because sometimes the healthiest thing you can do for your family and for yourself is to say no without guilt and give your best where it truly counts.

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