Mum Fails, Guilt and School Chaos

In this episode of Changing Lanes, Rachel and Susan chat about the honest side of motherhood, from mum fails and school admin chaos to the guilt that comes with trying to remember everything. They start with the funny side of mum life, sharing their own parenting fails, forgotten dress-up days, missing nappies, last-minute panic and the moments that remind us we are all just figuring it out as we go. The conversation also touches on the invisible load of motherhood, the pressure to get everything right and why so many mums feel guilty even when they’re doing their best. This is a relatable episode about mum life, mum guilt, parenting fails, the mental load and the reminder that no one is getting it right all the time. In this episode, we cover: -Mum life and mum guilt -Parenting fails and school admin chaos -Book Week, dress-up days and last-minute panic -Forgotten nappies and calling in support -The invisible load of motherhood -The mental load of trying to remember everything -The pressure to get it right -Trying to do it all as a mum -Learning to say sorry -Laughing at the chaos and dropping the guilt TIMESTAMPS 0:00 The honest side of motherhood 3:00 Mum fails, Book Week and school admin 7:30 Forgotten nappies and calling in support 9:00 Parenting fails you never live down 12:30 Mum guilt and the mental load 14:00 The pressure to do it all 17:00 Saying sorry and dropping the guilt 19:00 Seeing the funny side of mum fails 20:00 Why the guilt feels so heavy 21:00 Dropping the guilt and laughing more CONNECT WITH US Changing Lanes Instagram →   / changinglanesthepodcast   Pilates Retreat Club Instagram →   / pilatesretreatclub   The Pilates Retreat Club → https://www.thepilatesretreatclub.com.au If you are a busy woman, mum or someone figuring out your next chapter, subscribe to Changing Lanes for honest conversations, real stories and practical encouragement to support you as you navigate change. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/evoli/floating-o... License code: LKFNI0WJSN8GFKWT Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tea-pop License code: WUHKVCQR8C6RAQZC