What do parents really mean when they say, “I sacrificed everything for you”? In this episode of Real Moms Talk, we watched this reel by @Yuktha and unpacked guilt, victimhood, boundaries, and the quiet emotional patterns we pass on to our children without realising it. From Indian parenting culture and generational guilt to kids questioning parents and parents learning from their kids, this conversation moves between funny, uncomfortable, reflective, and deeply relatable.

Whether you’re a mom navigating boundaries, unlearning people-pleasing, or just wondering why your child sounds exactly like you, this episode feels like therapy with friends.

In this episode we talked about:

• Why moms slip into “sacrifice mode” and how it creates guilt cycles
• How kids mirror our behaviour back at us (sometimes uncomfortably well 😅)
• Is parenthood really a choice or a generational expectation?
• How guilt shows up in Indian households
• How our children reveal who we really are as parents

Our panel for this episode has

💜 Katerina

💛 Nupur

💗 ⁠Prithvi

💜 Nikita

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In the last episode we started our deep dive into a series on Real Moms Talk - the SonyLiv show Raat Jawaan Hai — a warm, slice-of-life web series that follows three young parents navigating modern parenthood, friendships, relationships, and the chaos of everyday life in India.

This is the second of an 8-part conversation series, where we unpack what the show stirred up for us as parents.

In true Real Moms Talk style, this is not a show review. We’re not critiquing acting or screenplay. Instead, we’re pulling out relatable parenting moments, reflecting on them, and seeing how they mirror our real-life experiences as moms.

ALSO, SPOILER ALERT!

In this episode we talked about:

• Stay-at-home dads and societal double standards

• Screen time negotiations & invisible labor of mothers

• Mom guilt vs. Dad validation, and why it stings

• Why RJH feels too real (in a good way)

  
  

Our panel for this episode has

💜 ⁠Archita⁠

💛 ⁠Disha⁠

💗 ⁠Nikita⁠

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If today’s episode made you feel seen, please follow, rate, and review the show! Share it with a friend who needs a warm, relatable parenting podcast. DM us on Instagram or email ⁠realmomstalkpod@gmail.com⁠ with your thoughts, stories, or reflections — we LOVE hearing from you.

We’re kicking off a brand new series on Real Moms Talk, diving into the SonyLiv show Raat Jawaan Hai — a warm, slice-of-life web series that follows three young parents navigating modern parenthood, friendships, relationships, and the chaos of everyday life in India.

This is the first of an 8-part conversation series, where we unpack what the show stirred up for us as parents.

If you’ve ever tried to plan a simple outing only to cancel because childcare fell through, or wrestled with the guilt of craving “me time” while also missing your kids, this episode will feel like a warm, understanding hug.

In true Real Moms Talk style, this is not a show review. We’re not critiquing acting or screenplay. Instead, we’re pulling out relatable parenting moments, reflecting on them, and seeing how they mirror our real-life experiences as moms.

What we talked about:

• The invisible mental load mothers (or primary caregivers) often carry, and why even small breaks feel hard to take.
• The bittersweet dance between craving “me time” and battling mom guilt.
• Finding your “village” and building mom friendships that align with your parenting values.
• Why it’s so hard to trust others with your kids, even for a few hours.
• The challenges of explaining to your partner why you need a break too.

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Our panel for this episode has
💜 Archita
💛 Disha
💗 Nikita

Watch the video version of this on on our ⁠YouTubeChannel⁠

Follow the podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠ for extra fun content

If today’s episode made you feel seen, please follow, rate, and review the show! Share it with a friend who needs a warm, relatable parenting podcast. DM us on Instagram or email realmomstalkpod@gmail.com with your thoughts, stories, or reflections — we LOVE hearing from you.