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Jul 2024
38m 20s

Escape the Comparison Trap

Dr. Shefali / Maia Wisdom
About this episode

It is easy to compare ourselves to other parents and feel insecure that we are not doing a good enough job. When we do this, we often feel unworthy and our kids pick up on this. In this episode, Dr. Shefali dives deep into “the comparison trap” and helps two mothers find their way back to worth and empowerment.

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