64. Mum Guilt, Anger and the Parts of You Behind Them

The moment your patience snaps isn't random, and it isn't a character flaw. Therapist Jessica Tomich Sorci joins Nina to unpack "mum parts" - the different pieces of you that step in to protect you when parenting gets hard - and why getting to know them changes how you respond to your kids.   **You'll Learn** - What "mum parts" are and why every mother has them - Why resentment, guilt and anger often show up together in a loop - Protector parts vs the more vulnerable "inner baby" parts - How to talk to your irritated part before it takes over - What your kids learn when they see you name and regulate a hard feeling   **Why This Episode Matters** If you've ever snapped at your kids and spent the day feeling terrible about it, this will feel like a relief. Jessica explains why those moments aren't a sign you're failing, they're a part of you trying to help. It's an episode that leaves you more curious about yourself, and less hard on yourself. **Small Shift for Big Impact** Jessica's small shift: imagine that even your worst reactive moment happened for a good reason, specific to caring for you. Your anger or panic is likely trying to help you. You don't have to act on that curiosity straight away, just hold it as a possibility. **Take the Next Step** Want to explore your own mum parts further? Book into Jessica's next Mom Parts Salon, a live monthly session where she guides you through identifying and working with the parts that show up for you. Link coming soon - get this small shift started today.   **Links and Resources** - Visit Jessica's website: www.momparts.com - Read her book (note affiliate link) - "When Good Moms Feel Bad" by Jessica Tomich Sorci and Rebecca Geshuri. - Book into Mom Parts Salon with Jessica (monthly, USD $29) - link coming soon - Listen to Jessica's podcast, Mother Centred - link coming soon - Book a free 15-minute coaching discovery call with Nina. - Related Podcast Episodes - Episode 53. 'I'm a Terrible Mum': The Inner Voice After We Lose It - - Episode 20 - What If You Could Finally Let Go of Mum Guilt? with Dr Camille Guillerey   **Let's Connect** Want more support? Follow Nina on Instagram, or sign up for tips and updates at mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au. Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email. - Follow Nina on Instagram - Website: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au - Email: [nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au](mailto:nina@mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au) **About the Hosts** **Nina Visic** is a mindful parenting coach and mum who helps overwhelmed parents move from reactive to calm, confident and connected with their kids. Through Your Calm Parenting Path, she shares practical, compassionate strategies and real conversations to support families breaking generational patterns.   **Jessica Tomich Sorci** is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified perinatal mental health specialist and Level 3 trained Internal Family Systems therapist. She has spent more than 15 years supporting mothers through the emotional ups and downs of parenting, and is the creator of the Mom Parts method. She is the author of "When Good Moms Feel Bad" and hosts the Mother Centred podcast.