E37: Rage, Resilience, and Dispelling the Productivity Myth with Soraya Chemaly
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10/08/24 • 47 min
If you’ve ever felt the desire to scream into a pillow, today’s episode is the one you need to hear. Join us as we take a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood human emotions: rage.
We’re joined by Soraya Chemaly, mother, author, activist, and speaker known for her work in support of women's rights and gender equality. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt their anger simmering beneath the surface and desperately wondered how to channel it effectively.
Soraya's book, “Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger”, explores the nuances of women's anger and how it can serve as a force for social change. If you are grappling with anger or frustration, we promise you’ll leave this conversation with a deeper understanding and the ability to better communicate your emotions constructively.
You will learn:
Defining Rage vs. Anger: Discover how Soraya distinguishes between these two emotions and the implications for women today.
Understanding "Mom Rage": Explore the unique challenges that mothers face and what contributes to "mom rage" in particular.
Transforming Anger into Action: Insights from *"Rage Becomes Her"* on how women can harness their anger for positive change.
Effective Communication Strategies: Tips for mothers on how to express feelings of anger without escalating conflicts with partners or children.
Support Systems for Mothers: Identifying community resources and strategies to help mothers manage their anger and frustration.
Impact of Maternal Anger on Children: Understanding the effects of a mother's anger on her children and strategies to mitigate negative impacts.
Advice for New Mothers: Practical tips for navigating anger and building resilience early on.
The Resilience Myth: Soraya discusses her new book and critiques the notion that individual resilience alone can tackle systemic gender issues.
Links:
- Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger
- The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma
- Soraya’s website
- Soraya’s Instagram
For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother:
If you’ve ever felt the desire to scream into a pillow, today’s episode is the one you need to hear. Join us as we take a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood human emotions: rage.
We’re joined by Soraya Chemaly, mother, author, activist, and speaker known for her work in support of women's rights and gender equality. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt their anger simmering beneath the surface and desperately wondered how to channel it effectively.
Soraya's book, “Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger”, explores the nuances of women's anger and how it can serve as a force for social change. If you are grappling with anger or frustration, we promise you’ll leave this conversation with a deeper understanding and the ability to better communicate your emotions constructively.
You will learn:
Defining Rage vs. Anger: Discover how Soraya distinguishes between these two emotions and the implications for women today.
Understanding "Mom Rage": Explore the unique challenges that mothers face and what contributes to "mom rage" in particular.
Transforming Anger into Action: Insights from *"Rage Becomes Her"* on how women can harness their anger for positive change.
Effective Communication Strategies: Tips for mothers on how to express feelings of anger without escalating conflicts with partners or children.
Support Systems for Mothers: Identifying community resources and strategies to help mothers manage their anger and frustration.
Impact of Maternal Anger on Children: Understanding the effects of a mother's anger on her children and strategies to mitigate negative impacts.
Advice for New Mothers: Practical tips for navigating anger and building resilience early on.
The Resilience Myth: Soraya discusses her new book and critiques the notion that individual resilience alone can tackle systemic gender issues.
Links:
- Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger
- The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma
- Soraya’s website
- Soraya’s Instagram
For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother:
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E36: Breaking Up with Over-Functioning - Let’s Stop Doing It All With Dr. Whitney Casares of Modern Mommy Doc
In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Whitney Casares, the physician and mother behind the popular Instagram account Modern Mommy Doc. A Stanford-trained pediatrician and maternal-child health expert, Dr. Whitney is also the author of *Doing It All: Stop Over-Functioning, and Become the Mom and Person You’re Meant to Be*. Her insights and practical advice have resonated widely, earning her a spot in prestigious publications like The New York Times, Forbes, Fortune, and Parents Magazine. Tune in as Dr. Whitney shares her unique framework for managing the multifaceted demands of modern motherhood without losing sight of joy and purpose.
- Journey to Influence: Discover how Dr. Whitney transitioned from medical school to becoming a practicing physician and a social media influencer, blending her medical expertise with her passion for advocating for both parents and children.
- Balancing Act: Learn how Dr. Whitney manages the demanding roles of being a doctor, a mother, and an online content creator, and the strategies she uses to maintain peace.
- Combining Medical Knowledge + Parenting: Dr. Whitney discusses her approach to making complex medical concepts accessible to parents and how she decides what information to share with her audience.
- Centered Life Blueprint: Get an inside look at Dr. Whitney’s *Centered Life Blueprint*, a framework designed to help mothers focus on what matters most. Dr. Whitney outlines the six key areas every mom can say yes to, regardless of their circumstances.
- Early Intervention Signs: Dr. Whitney explains the signs that parents should watch for that might indicate their child could benefit from early intervention services.
- Raising a Neurodivergent Child: Dr. Whitney shares her personal journey and insights gained from raising a neurodivergent child, and how this has shaped her approach to parenting and medicine.
- Advocating for Your Child: Effective ways for parents to advocate for their children in medical settings and ensure their voices are heard.
Links:
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E38: Love, Loss and Reinvention with Katie Joy Duke
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including the loss of a child and cancer diagnosis.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we welcome Katie Joy Duke, a breast cancer survivor, public speaker, life coach and mother whose journey and perspectives will leave you feeling hopeful.
In todays episode you’ll be inspired by Katie shares her journey navigating the profound loss of her daughter, Poppy, who was stillborn in 2015. In the wake of this tragedy, Katie turned to writing as a means to process her grief, launching her blog in 2016 and finding solace in the community that rallied around her.
On the brink of becoming a published author, Katie faced a new challenge: a diagnosis of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer in March 2022. She discusses with us how this life-altering experience forced her to set aside her goals and fully commit to her healing journey, which included 15 months of rigorous treatments.
Key insights from this episode:
- The importance of connection and support in overcoming adversity.
- Practical strategies for building resilience and self-care when it feels all hope is lost.
- Transforming personal pain into purpose and empowerment.
- Learning to ask for - and accept - help.
This episode serves as a message for women everywhere: even in the face of pain, there is purpose and power to be found.
Links:
- Katie Joy Duke website
- Katie Joy Duke on Instagram
- Still Breathing: My Journey with Love, Loss, and Reinvention by Katie Joy Duke
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