Ep.043 - Maternal Burnout is Real with Erin Spahr LCPC, LCMHC, PMH-C
· 33 min
Episode Ep.043 - Maternal Burnout is Real with Erin Spahr LCPC, LCMHC, PMH-C
Please welcome Erin Spahr @feminist.mom.therapist to the show! From long-time fan to having her on the show as a guest, we just love a good full circle moment. 🌸
As a therapist specializing in maternal mental health, Erin discusses the complexities of motherhood through a feminist lens. She explores the concept of matricentric feminism, the rampant issue of maternal burnout, and the cultural shifts needed to support mothers. In this episode, Katia and Erin emphasize the importance of paid parental leave, the role of fathers, and the unseen labor of mothers in society. Erin also addresses the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers and offers insights on finding balance and self-compassion in the journey of motherhood.
I guess this is our love note to mothers who are totally burnt out, to pause for just a second, and listen to two women who REALLY GET YOU. Put on your headphones, tune in, and find comfort in knowing you're not alone in these feelings.
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The Un-a-Parent Podcast is produced by Studio Dama, LLC. For production inquiries, contact marina@studiodamadesign.com.
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 - Introduction: Erin Spahr, Motherhood and Mental Health
01:13 - How to make the transition to motherhood
03:14 - Matricentric Feminism: Redefining Motherhood in Feminism
05:43 - The Reality of Maternal Burnout
08:55 - Cultural Shifts Needed to Support Mothers
12:07 - Restructuring Work and Family Life
16:51 - Paid maternity leave
17:42 - The Role of Fathers in Parenting
21:33 - The Unseen Labor of Mothers
24:26 - The role of grandparents in parenting
25:45 - Intensive Mothering and Practicing Self-Compassion
28:57 - Generational evolution in parenting
30:57 - Final words and goodbyes
Links in the notes 4
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