E13: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma with Dr. Molly Millwood (Part I)
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10/24/23 • 48 min
In the wake of motherhood, women are facing a new, modern dilemma. Becoming a mother affects so much of who we are - psychologically, emotionally, physically, and professionally. By listening to today’s show, be prepared to understand how our well-being as new mothers and the well-being of our relationships impact our identities.
In today’s episode, we are joined by the esteemed Dr. Molly Millwood - a mother to two boys and a clinical psychologist and licensed psychotherapist with an advanced specialization in women's mental health, intimate relationships, and marital therapy. She's also the author of one of our favorite books, To Have and To Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, & the Modern Dilemma, which serves up a blend of her personal narrative, a plethora of scientific research, and real-life stories from Molly’s clinical practice, which provides a much-needed lifeline to new mothers everywhere.
In today’s episode, Molly dives deep into many topics facing mothers today, including guilt, shame, mourning life before baby, and navigating marriage after welcoming a baby. We have some real talk around:
♥️ What the "modern dilemma" is and why Molly believes mothering might just be harder now than it has ever been
♥️ The double-edged sword of social media for new mothers, the "mask of motherhood" and performative vulnerability
♥️ The challenges that our intimate partnerships face when a baby arrives, how parenting widens the gender gap and is often hardest for people who've strived for equality in their relationships
♥️ Practical tips around how to put a hard stop to martyrdom and begin prioritizing ourselves
We hope you love this episode and feel less alone, more heard and a heck of a lot more normal!
Links:
For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | Google Podcasts
Join in on the conversation and follow along with us on Instagram: @mightyasamotherpodcast!
In the wake of motherhood, women are facing a new, modern dilemma. Becoming a mother affects so much of who we are - psychologically, emotionally, physically, and professionally. By listening to today’s show, be prepared to understand how our well-being as new mothers and the well-being of our relationships impact our identities.
In today’s episode, we are joined by the esteemed Dr. Molly Millwood - a mother to two boys and a clinical psychologist and licensed psychotherapist with an advanced specialization in women's mental health, intimate relationships, and marital therapy. She's also the author of one of our favorite books, To Have and To Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, & the Modern Dilemma, which serves up a blend of her personal narrative, a plethora of scientific research, and real-life stories from Molly’s clinical practice, which provides a much-needed lifeline to new mothers everywhere.
In today’s episode, Molly dives deep into many topics facing mothers today, including guilt, shame, mourning life before baby, and navigating marriage after welcoming a baby. We have some real talk around:
♥️ What the "modern dilemma" is and why Molly believes mothering might just be harder now than it has ever been
♥️ The double-edged sword of social media for new mothers, the "mask of motherhood" and performative vulnerability
♥️ The challenges that our intimate partnerships face when a baby arrives, how parenting widens the gender gap and is often hardest for people who've strived for equality in their relationships
♥️ Practical tips around how to put a hard stop to martyrdom and begin prioritizing ourselves
We hope you love this episode and feel less alone, more heard and a heck of a lot more normal!
Links:
For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | Google Podcasts
Join in on the conversation and follow along with us on Instagram: @mightyasamotherpodcast!
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In maybe our most raw conversation yet, we unpack the prevalence of pregnancy and infant loss and the lack of adequate support in the modern medical community and Jenn shares her own personal story with pregnancy loss, pregnancy after loss, and how to support those who are grieving, and those supporting a loved one through loss.
As always, we send love, light, and support to all mothers and families affected by pregnancy and infant loss.
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Join in on the conversation and follow along with us on Instagram: @mightyasamotherpodcast!
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E14: Permission to Rest with Ashley Neese
We are thrilled to have Ashley Neese on the show to talk about something much needed for all mamas. REST! Over the last fifteen years, Ashley has helped thousands of people with crippling anxiety, exhaustion, boundary setting, emotional regulation, grief, anger, overwhelm, and chronic stress. In this episode, you will learn: How to soothe your nervous system Manage feelings of anxiety and overwhelm What are grounding practices and can you easily weave them into micro moments throughout your day Reconnect to yourself by quieting your mind and body Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_neese/ Her substack: https://thedeepercall.substack.com/ Her latest book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690360/permission-to-rest-by-ashley-neese/ Her first book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-breathe-ashley-neese/1129663433;jsessionid=18116B5158D0DE63CCEFF1F3EA5D4C7E.prodny_store02-atgap13?ean=9780399582714&st=AFF&2sid=Linktree%20Pty%20Ltd_100589976_NA&sourceId=AFFLinktree%20Pty%20Ltd For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | Google Podcasts
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