Ep. 19: Why losing it doesn’t make you a bad mum.

podcast
March 06, 2026•2 min read

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Ever snapped at your kids and then drowned in guilt? What if it's not about anger at all, but your nervous system waving a red flag?

In this episode, I talk about the messy middle of motherhood, rage, and real-life capacity. From the chaos of raising two kids under two, to sleep deprivation, sensory overload, and the guilt storms that follow rage episodes. This is a raw, honest look at what it means to parent when you're already at breaking point.







I share how rage isn't always about anger. It's often what happens when your system runs out of room. We talk about how trauma, mental load, and emotional dysregulation all play a part in those moments you wish you could take back. But most importantly, I talk about repair.
How to come back from the edge, own it with your kids, and start rewriting those stories.

If you've ever looked back at a moment and thought, "that wasn't me," this one's for you.
You're not broken. You're maxed out. And you're definitely not alone.

Have you ever felt the kind of rage that scared you? Come chat with me about it on Instagram @sheshonestlymental I want to hear your story.

In this episode we cover:

  • Intro and 2026 reflections

  • Christmas without chaos and the first kid-free trip in years

  • The early days of parenting two under two

  • Motherhood rage: what it really looks like

  • Why rage is a capacity issue, not a character flaw

  • Sensory overload and how it shows up in motherhood

  • The invisible mental load and PTSD impacts

  • Repairing the rupture after rage

  • Grounding in the science: one in three mums experience this

  • Book recommendations and tools that helped

  • Final thoughts and real talk wrap-up

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

  • The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk

  • Because I Am Not Myself, You See - Ariane Beeston

  • The Silence Between Us - Ocean and Cecile Campbell

  • The Gifts of Imperfection - Brené Brown

  • The Five Love Languages - Gary Chapman

  • The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion

  • Dear Village bookshop

  • Invictus Apothecary (discount code: SHMFAM)

  • Connect with Corrina on Instagram at @sheshonestlymental

  • sheshonestlymental.com.au

  • The Messy Middle - free community for offloading

  • The Chaos Letters - sign up for raw mental health reflections

  • Instagram (co-working): @hausofcollab

  • Lifeline: 131114

  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

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