Omaha Mom Talks is all about creating connection for moms in Omaha, Nebraska. Join your host, Jessie Gutierrez, a mental health therapist and mom of two, to explore the joys and struggles of motherhood, the importance of mental health, and the best Omaha has to offer. Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned pro, each episode brings you expert advice, community stories, and local gems to support you on your motherhood journey.
Host Jessie Gutierrez explores how moms can communicate their needs effectively to avoid burnout and resentment, offering practical strategies for self-expression.
6 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Shame, Guilt, and Regret: The Feelings No One Warns Moms About
Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks! I’m so excited to have you join us for today’s episode.
Motherhood comes with so many emotions no one fully prepares us for - especially the quiet ones we carry alone. In this solo episode, we have an honest chat about shame, guilt, and regret in motherhood and why so many moms feel like they’re falling short.
If you’ve ever replayed a parenting moment at night, questioned your decisions, or wondered if you’re somehow “messing this up,” this episode is for you.
What to Expect:
In this episode, we discuss:
Why motherhood creates a perfect storm for self-judgment
The important difference between guilt, shame, and regret
Why shame keeps moms stuck
Research on self-forgiveness and why some memories feel emotionally "stuck"
A simple 4-step exercise called Values Repair to move from shame toward healing
This episode offers compassion, education, and practical tools to help you move forward without carrying the weight of self-blame.
Omaha Mom Talks – real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed.
Connect with Me!!
Reach out to the Omaha Mom Talks Hotline: (402)965-1718
Need advice on a messy mom moment, wondering how to set a boundary, or want to share a mom win? Give me a call and leave a voicemail. You might hear your message on the next episode!
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https://www.jessiegutierreztherapyservices.com/
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15 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
Clean Your Room: Recovery & Responsibility with Payton Hogan
Welcome back to Omaha Mom Talks!
We’re joined by Payton Hogan - Omaha therapist, husband, dad of five, and host of the Clean Your Room podcast. Payton runs Bear Company Counseling, where he supports clients not just with his clinical expertise, but also with lived experience and practical wisdom.
In this episode, Payton shares openly his journey with depression, substance use, legal consequences, recovery, and what it actually looks like to rebuild your life one hard decision at a time.
This conversation is about:
second chances
men's mental health
and the truth that change rarely happens all at once
If you’ve ever wondered if hope is still possible after difficult seasons - this
episode is for you.
Connect with Payton Hogan:
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thecyrpodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/realpaytonhogan/
Website
https://www.bearcompanycounseling.com
Omaha Mom Talks – real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed.
Connect with Me!!
Reach out to the Omaha Mom Talks Hotline: (402)965-1718
Need advice on a messy mom moment, wondering how to set a boundary, or want to share a mom win? Give me a call and leave a voicemail. You
might hear your message on the next episode!
Visit my website
https://www.jessiegutierreztherapyservices.com/
Follow me on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jessiegutierrez_/
https://www.instagram.com/omahamomtalks?igsh=cTFqYm1sMHNjaHhn
Please subscribe, rate, and review this episode.
Have thoughts on this episode or ideas for a future episode? DM me - I would love to hear from you! Omaha Mom Talks - real moms, authentic conversations, no filter needed.
This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
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Inside a recent episode
Learning to Communicate Your Needs as a Mom
Published 13 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Almost like it is taboo to say this out loud. Somehow like wanting recognition, support, or care, somehow is silly to them or makes them feel like they're in grateful. And that reaction makes sense because so many of us are taught through either explicit messaging or through unsaid messaging from family, society, cultural messages that being a good mom means that you are endlessly flexible, giving, caring, attuned to others and that you are putting your needs last. And when you grow up learning that your needs really don't matter, you also don't learn how to communicate them. So today, we are going to be talking about how to communicate your needs as a mom because so many moms come in to therapy telling me, you know, I'm feeling overwhelmed, I'm feeling exhausted and you just, I don't even know where to start. […]
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