We all know that raising kids is a wild rollercoaster ride, but the feeling that you might be dropping the parenting ball? That's the notorious "mom guilt" we're tackling head-on in today's episode. (But this episode isn't just for the moms - even if, like me, you're not a parent to mini-humans, the struggle for balance in the entrepreneurial world is universal. We've got insights for everyone.) Join me and my incresible guest, Lara Johnson, Life Coach for Moms, as we dive deep to demystify "mom guilt," uncover its roots, and most importantly, equip you with some kick-ass strategies to conquer it!  Get ready for a conversation that's gonna hit home, whether you're a parent or not.  Here's to continuing to move forward, one guilt-free step at a time!  Episode Highlights: (04:14) The prevailing belief, especially among women, that putting yourself first is unacceptable! (07:40) What is mom guilt, and why do we experience it? (19:24) How reframing it from "work-life balance" to a "web of balance" can shift your experience. (22:56) How does the idea of a "wintering season" contribute to understanding cyclical phases in a mother's life? -- To Join Lara's "Mom on Purpose" Book Club: https://www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/funnel-book-club-oi/ To Connect with Lara: Website: https://www.larajohnsoncoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lara.taylorjohnson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.lara.johnson/ – To learn more about the Powerful Women Rising Community: https://powerfulwomenrising.com/joinpwrc To connect with Melissa and Powerful Women Rising on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerfulwomenrising/