Matricentric Feminism and the Pressures and Privileges of Millennial Motherhood with Erin Spahr

Not Like a Regular Mom by Not Like a Regular Mom

Episode notes

I sat down with beloved therapist Erin Spahr (@feminist.mom.therapist) to discuss the current state of motherhood, complex influences from previous generations and the pressures to be perfect because and despite of it all.

We talk about:

-The patterns Erin sees regularly as a therapist to women and moms, and why they're systemic issues, not personal failures

-Matricentric feminism and its impact on how we view motherhood today

-The complexities of raising boys to become good men without shaming them

-Overcoming "good girl" conditioning

-Self-Compassion vs. "self-care"

-The real causes of postpartum depression

-The power of community and how that can heal us as individuals

-Overcoming self-blame

...and SO much more. This episode will change the way you view motherhood, relationships, a ... 

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