Join Brandi, along with guests Bethany Johnson and Margaret Quinlan, the authors of the book, “You’re Doing it Wrong! Mothering, Media and Medical Expertise” as they chat about the history of mothering advice in the media, from the Victorian age to the present day, and how social media has placed extraordinary pressures on new moms from pre-conception through early toddlerhood.
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Ep. 5 – Overcoming Isolation in Motherhood — Allyson Pitre
Allyson Pitre, M.A., LPC, The Mommy Therapist, talks about isolation and loneliness in motherhood. In this episode, she shares warning signs on when spending too much time alone may be a problem and advice on how to overcome our fears and build relationships and community with other moms.
Ep. 4 – Is Work-Life Balance a Myth?
Are you struggling to balance the demands of being a mother, running a household, and managing a career? US TOO! In this episode, we talk about how re-framing work-life balance as work-life harmony has helped us ditch the guilt of being working mothers. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom with a side hustle or a full-time working mom that goes into the office for a 9-5, you’ll find something to relate to in this episode.
Ep. 2 – Let’s Talk About Mom Rage
We’re shining a light on mom rage, a topic that tends to be misunderstood, ignored and shamed. Many moms experience rage, but are too afraid to talk about it for fear of judgment or being labeled a “bad mom.” Join us as we discuss our personal experiences with mom rage, our triggers, and what has helped us to chill the hell out.
Ep. 1 – I Love My Baby, and I Want My Old Life Back
Motherhood is hard, yo. We love our children dearly, but sometimes we can resent the responsibilities of our role as a mom. In this episode, Emily and Brandi talk about the push and pull of motherhood, overcoming the guilt moms experience when we just want to be left alone, and why it’s so damn important moms set aside time for themselves.
Mom After Hours 