The Guilt Free Series: A Conversation with the Author, Jennifer Reid, MD
Family physician and writer Dr. Mara Gordon interviews psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Reid about her new book Guilt Free (releasing January, 27, 2026). The conversation explores why women experience disproportionate guilt, how to distinguish toxic from adaptive guilt, and practical strategies for managing guilt—especially during the holidays.
The Guilt Equation
Dr. Reid breaks down guilt into a simple formula: Guilt = Expectations - Perceived Reality
“Guilt is the difference between our expectations of ourselves, which are created by many things, the difference between that and how well we feel…
The skinny
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