The Feminist Mom Podcast

In this episode of The Feminist Mom Podcast, Erin sits down with Jillian Knight, LMFT, a financial therapist specializing in feminist and trauma-informed care, to discuss the emotional and relational complexities of money—especially for women and mothers. They explore how financial stress intersects with caregiving, gender roles, and systemic oppression, offering a compassionate lens on how to unlearn the money stories we've been handed and build healthier, values-aligned relationships with money.In this conversation, Erin and Jillian delve into how social conditioning and systemic forces shape women's financial beliefs and behaviors—from scarcity mindsets to shame around spending. They examine how motherhood can intensify financial anxiety and emotional labor, especially within heterosexual partnerships where caregiving and income often remain imbalanced. Together, they unpack the unspoken financial power dynamics that emerge in relationships, the importance of transparency, and how healing your relationship with money can be a powerful feminist act.Jillian Knight is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Financial Therapist based in Raleigh, NC. She helps women and couples move from financial stress to empowerment by combining systemic therapy with financial education. Jillian brings a feminist, anti-oppressive approach to her work, creating inclusive spaces where clients can align their financial lives with their values and rewrite inherited narratives around money and worth.This episode is for anyone who's ever felt anxious about money, avoided financial conversations with their partner, or wondered how societal expectations around gender, caregiving, and class shape their financial decisions. You'll walk away with fresh insight—and a few practical tools—for reimagining your relationship with money through a feminist lens.Learn more about Jillian Knight and her work:Website: https://www.herfinancialtherapy.com/Instagram: @herfinancialtherapyConnect with Erin:Instagram: instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapistWebsite: www.erinspahrtherapy.comSubstack: erinspahr.substack.com/subscribeSubscribe & Review:Love what you're hearing? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners like you! Get full access to Just tell me what to do at erinspahr.substack.com/subscribe

Just tell me what to do is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this episode of The Feminist Mom Podcast, Erin sits down with Dr. Jessica Zucker, a psychologist and writer specializing in reproductive health, to talk about her new book Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women's Lives. Together, they explore how shame and cultural silence shape women's experiences—from miscarriage to menopause to aging and identity.In this conversation, Erin and Jessica discuss the ways storytelling can break the cycles of shame that often accompany womanhood. Jessica shares her own experience with miscarriage and how it reshaped her understanding of women's mental health. They talk about societal pressures around perfectionism, beauty, and the expectations placed on mothers—and how healing begins when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, human, and imperfect.This episode also dives into the deeper themes of aging, intersectionality, and how we can create safe spaces for authenticity and connection. It's a powerful call for cultural change—and a reminder that we're not alone.Dr. Jessica Zucker is a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in reproductive health and the author of the award-winning book I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement. She's the creator of the viral #IHadaMiscarriage campaign and her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vogue, New York Magazine, Harvard Business Review, and more. Her latest book, Normalize It, is available now.Learn more about Dr. Jessica Zucker and her work:Website: drjessicazucker.comInstagram: @ihadamiscarriagePurchase Normalize It: Amazon Bookshop.orgConnect with Erin:Instagram: instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapistWebsite: www.erinspahrtherapy.comSubstack: erinspahr.substack.com/subscribeSubscribe & Review:Love what you're hearing? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners like you! Get full access to Just tell me what to do at erinspahr.substack.com/subscribe

In this bonus episode of the Feminist Mom Podcast, Erin sits down with Tiff D'Amico, a certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, birth worker, and educator, to discuss the unique challenges of motherhood and postpartum for neurodivergent moms. Tiff shares her personal journey through loss, motherhood, and her late diagnoses of ADHD and autism, diving into how these experiences shaped her approach to parenting and mental health. Erin and Tiff cover:The emotional and mental load of postpartum for neurodivergent momsHow late diagnoses of ADHD and autism impact parenting and self-understandingThe importance of building a support system that actually meets your needsWhy mainstream postpartum advice often falls short for neurodivergent momsHow to approach postpartum planning in a way that prevents burnout and overwhelmThe cultural shifts happening around neurodiversity and motherhoodTiff D'Amico is a certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, birthworker, and educator based in South Jersey. She's the founder of NeuroSPICY Postpartum, where she helps neurodivergent moms avoid or conquer postpartum anxiety, rage, and burnout through personalized support. Whether through strategic postpartum planning, placenta encapsulation, or hands-on help, Tiff is passionate about giving moms the tools to take control of their mental health in motherhood. She believes women have more power than we've been led to believe when it comes to preventing PMADs—and she's here to help you claim it.Read Tiff's blog post: Navigating the Perinatal Period as a Neurodivergent MomMentioned in the episode:Minna Dubin helped normalize discussions around rage in motherhood. Listen to her episode hereNightbitch by Rachel Yoder, also recently made into a film staring Amy AdamsLearn more about Tiff: https://www.tiffdee.com/Work with Tiff D'Amico Follow Tiff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplacentagirlFollow Erin on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Erin: www.erinspahrtherapy.comPodcast Website: www.feministmompodcast.comSubscribe & Review:Love what you're hearing? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners like you! Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.

In this bonus episode of the Feminist Mom Podcast, we're diving into a critical and urgent conversation at the intersection of reproductive rights and mental health—a topic that has only become more pressing in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Joining me is Dr. Carissa Gustafson, PMH-C, a clinical psychologist and expert in maternal mental health, to explore: The mental health toll of losing reproductive autonomy How therapy can empower women to advocate for their rights The role of cultural narratives and systemic oppression in shaping our experiences of motherhood and reproductive healthcare Why reclaiming anger is a valid and necessary response to oppressionDr. Gustafson also shares her own insights and experiences, offering a powerful perspective on why reproductive choice is essential for women's well-being.Dr. Carissa Gustafson, PMH-C, is a clinical psychologist and author of Reclaim Your Life: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 7 Weeks. Based in Los Angeles, she specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helping people develop mindfulness and self-compassion skills to navigate difficult emotions. Dr. Gustafson has a special interest in supporting high-achieving women through stress, anxiety, depression, and perinatal mental health challenges. She sees clients through Heartship Psychological Services at Village Birth.Read Dr. Carissa Gustafson's blog post on the Inclusive Provider Directory. Mentioned in the episode Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood by Jessica GroseRegister for the webinar cosponsored with Exhale Pro-Voice: “Understanding Abortion Stigma & Providing Compassionate Support” Friday, March 14th, 2025 | 12-1pm ETWork with Dr. Carissa Gustafson Follow Dr. Gustafson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carissagustafson/Follow Erin on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Erin: www.erinspahrtherapy.comPodcast Website: www.feministmompodcast.comSubscribe & Review:Love what you're hearing? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners like you! Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. 

In this episode of The Feminist Mom Podcast, Erin sits down with Dr. Serene Khader where they discusses her book “Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop” and explores the intersections of feminism and motherhood, particularly in the context of the pandemic. In this conversation, Erin and Serene discuss the evolution of childcare awareness and the impact of the pandemic on caregiving. They explore the historical context of feminism and childcare, the need for flexible childcare solutions, and the burden of intensive parenting. The discussion also highlights the overutilization of women's labor and the changing gender dynamics in feminism, emphasizing the importance of men's involvement in the movement. Dr. Serene Khader is a writer, philosopher, and feminist thinker whose new book, Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop, takes a hard look at how mainstream feminism often focuses too much on individual success instead of real, collective change. She's a professor at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center, and she has a lot to say about the ways feminism and motherhood intersect—especially after the pandemic. Learn more about Dr. Serene Khader and her work at https://www.serenekhader.com/ Follow Serene on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/serenekhader.bsky.social Purchase Faux Feminism here. Follow Erin on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin: www.erinspahrtherapy.com Podcast Website: www.feministmompodcast.com Subscribe & Review: Love what you're hearing? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners like you! Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits.  Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.

In this episode of The Feminist Mom Podcast, Erin sits down with Nancy Reddy, author of the forthcoming book The Good Mother Myth, which challenges the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers. Together, they discuss the cultural narratives that shape motherhood, the history of these ideals, and how we can create healthier, more equitable family dynamics. They explore the value of caregiving work, the importance of community, and why we need to let go of the "shoulds" that weigh us down. Topics Discussed: The origins of The Good Mother Myth and Nancy's inspiration for writing it The cultural expectations of motherhood and how they impact parents The value of caregiving work and paid care in today's society Intensive mothering, attachment theory, and breaking free from societal “shoulds” How to seek help, build community support, and share parenting responsibilities Nancy's reflections on her own early years of motherhood Nancy Reddy is a writer, teacher, and author of The Good Mother Myth, coming January 21, 2025. She's also the author of three poetry collections and has written for outlets such as Slate and Romper. Nancy teaches at Stockton University in New Jersey and leads writing workshops to inspire creativity and connection. Learn more about Nancy and her work at https://www.nancyreddy.com/ Follow Nancy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancy.o.reddy Nancy's newsletter Write More, Be Less Careful: https://nancyreddy.substack.com/ Purchase The Good Mother Myth here.  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin: www.erinspahrtherapy.com Podcast Website: www.feministmompodcast.com Subscribe & Review:Love what you're hearing? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners like you! Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits.  Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.

In this episode of The Feminist Mom Podcast, Erin sits down with Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, and founder of FreeBlackmotherhood. Together, they explore Ambreia's journey as a mother, her groundbreaking work on FreeBlackmotherhood, and the systemic challenges faced by Black parents. Ambreia reflects on the intergenerational trauma stemming from enslavement, the complexities of gentle parenting and intensive mothering, and the importance of cultural healing alongside conscious parenting. She emphasizes the need for mothers to experience freedom in order to model it for their children and shares her thoughts on repairing relationships, embracing imperfection, and fostering authentic connections. The conversation also touches on navigating conversations about race, privilege, and oppression, while challenging traditional narratives of motherhood. This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-care, healing, and prioritizing the well-being of those who mother in order to raise thriving, well-adjusted children. Ambreia's journey as a mother and founder of FreeBlackmotherhood Intergenerational trauma and its impact on Black parents The challenges of gentle parenting and intensive mothering The importance of freedom and healing for mothers Balancing conscious parenting with cultural healing Navigating conversations about race, privilege, and oppression in parenting Repairing relationships and embracing imperfection Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez is an award-winning writer, editor, and speaker who covers topics at the intersection of motherhood and Black health and wellness. She is the founder of FreeBlackmotherhood, a counternarrative to intensive mothering models that argues for prioritizing the well-being of mothers as essential to raising healthy children. Learn more about Ambreia and her work at FreeBlackmotherhood. Read Ambreia's article Finding Freedom in Black Motherhood Follow Ambreia on Instagram: @freeblackmotherhood Follow Erin: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin: www.erinspahrtherapy.com Podcast Website: www.feministmompodcast.com Subscribe & Review:Love what you're hearing? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners like you! Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits.  Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

In this episode of the Feminist Mom Podcast, Erin sits down with Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD, a clinical psychologist and the author of Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World. Drawing from her decades of experience and her education at Harvard and Northwestern Universities, Dr. Finkelstein shares invaluable insights into the challenges of raising girls in a world still shaped by gender bias. They discuss the lasting effects of sexism on girls' self-perception, the importance of healthy entitlement, and how self-objectification can impact confidence and development. Dr. Finkelstein and Erin explore practical strategies for parents to navigate these challenges, including how to praise character over appearance, repair parenting mistakes, and foster resilience and empowerment in their daughters. The conversation also touches on the role of fathers, generational tensions, and navigating political uncertainty while building hope and community. This timely and powerful discussion is a must-listen for parents committed to raising girls who can thrive in today's world. About Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein: Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and the author of Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World. Educated at Harvard University and Northwestern University, she now maintains a private clinical practice in Chicago. Dr. Finkelstein's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Harvard Business Review, Oprah Daily, Parents, and CNN, among others. She is an expert blogger for Psychology Today, and her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Ms., Your Teen, and other publications. She also serves on the Advisory Board for Stop Sexual Assault in Schools, working to create safer and more equitable environments for children and families. Listen now and learn how to empower your daughters to rise above gender bias and thrive. Links and Resources: Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein's book: Sexism & Sensibility: Raising Empowered, Resilient Girls in the Modern World Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein's website: https://www.joannfinkelstein.com/ Dr. Jo-Ann Finkelstein's substack: https://joannfinkelstein.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannfinkelstein.phd Follow Erin: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin: www.erinspahrtherapy.com Podcast Website: www.feministmompodcast.com Subscribe & Review:Love what you're hearing? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners like you! Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Jennifer Jolorte Doro is a Mom of 2, Clinical Nutritionist, and the cofounder and Chief Culinary Officer of Chiyo. For the next generation of mothers looking for guidance on their ever-adapting health journey, Chiyo is a personalized & integrative food-as-medicine platform when they need it most. Unlike other maternal health companies, Chiyo does the research and the work of nutrition planning during fertility, pregnancy and postpartum, empowering women to feel their best with minimal effort.  Learn more about Chiyo: https://wearechiyo.com/ (affiliate link) Use code ESpahrcctrial for $75.00 off Chiyo's One Day Trial Learn more about Jennifer: https://oulahealth.com/team/jennifer-jolorte-doro Follow Chiyo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearechiyo/ Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Sharon Itkoff Nacache ATR-BC LCAT LPAT PMH-C (she/hers) is a perinatal art therapist with 15 years of clinical experience specializing in supporting those who identify as caregivers–personally or professionally–in cultivating creative resilience in the workplace, throughout their family building journeys, and beyond. She is a trauma-informed, attachment-based, relational clinician with a virtual practice serving New Jersey and New York. As a creative clinical consultant with the Whitney Museum of American Art, she also provides integrative arts-based wellness workshops for employees in both the public and private sectors to bring creative healing spaces to work and address caregiver burnout on the job. Her work has been featured in both the New York and LA Times, and her creative clinical approaches are grounded in principles of cultural humility, humanism, and the healing power of an empathic creative process. In this conversation, Erin and Sharon discuss the challenges of caregiver burnout, particularly in the context of motherhood. They explore the definitions and cultural implications of burnout, emphasizing the importance of community support . Sharon shares her insights on how creativity and art therapy can serve as tools for healing and resilience, encouraging mothers to reconnect with their authentic selves. The discussion highlights the need for systemic changes to support caregivers and the significance of play and joy in combating burnout. Read Sharon's blog post “Caregiver Burnout: Empowering Caregivers Through Art As Therapy”: https://www.inclusiveproviders.com/articles/caregiver-burnout-empowering-caregivers-through-art-therapy Work with Sharon Learn more about Sharon: https://www.cocreatearttherapy.com/ Follow Sharon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocreatearttherapy Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Elissa Strauss is a writer who covers culture, gender and care. She is the author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. Her work appears in places like the Atlantic, CNN, Slate and the New York Times. She lives with her family in Oakland, CA.  In this episode, we're joined by Elissa Strauss, who dives into the often-overlooked importance of care work. She explores how care has been historically devalued and argues for a cultural shift that places care at the center of our values, both in policy and in practice. We discuss the complexities of balancing care work with societal expectations, especially as mothers, and the need to involve men in caregiving roles. Elissa touches on the ethical challenges parents face today, the deep interdependence between people, and how embracing care can reshape empathy and our relationships. Join us as we unpack the power and significance of care work in shaping healthier, more equitable societies. Learn more about Elissa: https://www.elissastrauss.com/ Follow Elissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elissaavery Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

TJ Matton, LCSW-C (she/her) is a social worker, psychotherapist, adult play coach, and constructive misbehavior enthusiast helping adults liberate their mind and bodies through play. TJ's business, The Playful Revolution, is focused on helping people understand the neuroscience of play and reconnect with the power and potential of play. Play is a primal need to the human body and is the neglected side of mindfulness. TJ helps people find enjoyment in the everyday, playful ways to manage stress, and empowering ways to greater fulfillment.  Learn more about TJ: www.theplayfulrevolution.com/ Follow TJ on Instagram: instagram.com/theplayfulrevolution/ Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Mentioned in this episode:  https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/ Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

On this episode Misty Pratt discusses her book 'All in Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women's Mental Health,' which combines memoir, research, and the stories of women from around the world. Misty shares her personal experience with mental illness and the challenges her grandmother faced in receiving a diagnosis. She also discusses the impact of motherhood on her mental health and the struggles she encountered within the mental health system. Misty Pratt is a science communicator and the author of the upcoming book “All In Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women's Mental Health.” With over a decade of experience working in the field of biomedical research, Misty unpacks how personal and systemic biases have shaped our scientific understanding of disease and wellness. Misty has written for publications including Broadview, Mindful.org, and Today's Parent, and is an advocate for better mental health care. She lives in Ottawa with her family and her mischievous pug, Winnie. Learn more about Misty: https://www.mistypratt.com/ Follow Misty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistyprattwriter/ Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Helena Vissing, PsyD and Erin discuss the critical role of somatic therapy in maternal mental health, emphasizing the need for an integrated approach that considers societal and cultural contexts. They explore the tension between public and private spheres in motherhood, the challenges of modern motherhood, and the journey towards empowered, authentic motherhood. The conversation also examines the impact of social media on motherhood perceptions and the importance of reflection and connection in navigating these complexities. Helena Vissing, PsyD is a Licensed Psychologist certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) in private practice in California. She practices trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Dr. Vissing is experienced as Adjunct faculty at several graduate institutions, has taught Child and Adolescent Development, Treatment of Children and Adolescents, Psychodynamic Theories, and Maternal Mental Health. As Training Faculty for Maternal Mental Health NOW, Dr. Vissing also provides trainings and consultations for providers.  Learn more about Dr. Helena Vissing: www.helenavissing.com Follow Helena on Instagram: www.instagram.com/helenavissing Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Tracey Lindeman, in her discussion of her book "Bleed," highlights systemic issues in diagnosing and treating endometriosis, pointing to misogyny and paternalistic care in the medical system. She emphasizes the dismissal of women's pain and the impact on reproductive rights, mental health, and the invisibility of chronic conditions.Tracey Lindeman is a longtime freelance journalist (The Guardian, the Associated Press, CBC, Fortune, etc.) and the author of BLEED: Destroying Myths and Misogyny in Endometriosis Care. She is from Montreal and will soon be moving to Chicago.  Go to bleedthebook.com for info and reach out to tracey@bleedthebook.com for book orders.Follow Tracey on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bleed_thebook
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Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30.Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today on the podcast is Marissa Rivera Bolaños. Marissa is a doula, gentle parenting coach and visual artist with a passion to create change around the way our culture approaches women's health. In this discussion Marissa and Erin talk about gentle parenting beyond the white, heteronormative narratives we often associate with gentle parenting.  Mentioned in this episode: Marissa's article “This is how patriarchy weaponizes gentle parenting and leaves moms behind”: www.wombrevolution.com/blog/this-is-how-patriarchy-weaponizes-gentle-parenting-and-leaves-moms-behind @latinxparenting Learn more about Marissa: https://www.wombrevolution.com/ Follow Marissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wombrevolution Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Dr. Nicole Pensak and Erin talk about the maternal brain, matrescence and why mothers deserve to be paid more.  Dr. Pensak is a Clinical Psychologist, author and researcher specializing in treating postpartum mental health, anxiety, OCD, and depression. She is certified in postpartum mental health and provides evidence-based therapy to her patients. Dr. Pensak serves on the Expert Review Board for Parents Magazine. She is also the author of the book Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain. Follow Dr. Pensak on instagram: www.instagram.com/drnikkipensak Learn more about Dr. Pensak and purchase her book: www.drnicoleamoyalpensak.com Watch Dr. Pensak's TED talk on Youtube Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Erin and Nykesha Geeter talk about anti-racism parenting and the intersection of anti-Black racism and sexism (aka “Black Feminism”). Nykesha Geeter, MSW MPsy PPSC (on TikTok/Instagram/Patreon as TheAntiRacismEducator). Nykesha has spent over 15 years servicing children and families in communities in Southern California both in education and social services agencies. In addition, she has earned certification in both parenting education and as a doula to further learn ways to provide extensive support to marginalized families. She further advanced and began creating content for parents (and soon to be parents) specific to anti-racist and feminist practices and ways to progress in understanding while educating their children.   Follow Nykesha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theantiracismeducator Find Nykesha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@theantiracismeducator Find Nykesha on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/nykesha-anti-94959167 Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Erin and Dr. Sam DuFlo talk all things pelvic floor! Dr. Sam DuFlo is the Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Indigo Physiotherapy - a pelvic physical therapy practice founded on the premise that the body deserves more and deserves better. Since opening in 2016 in a single rented room in Baltimore City, Indigo has grown to eight boutique locations and counting. Sam is also the author of Pelvic Prep School, a board member for &Mother and Caroline Center, the 2023 recipient of the APTA Maryland Henry O. and Florence P. Kendall Award, one of The Daily Record Maryland's Top 100 Women of 2023, a runner, and a mother. Learn more about about Indigo Physio at www.indigophysio.com/ Follow Indigo on instagram: www.instagram.com/indigophysio Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Bryana and Erin talk about conscious parenting, parenting boys, and needing fathers to evolve along with their femal counterparts. Bryana makes a case for how conscious parenting can be a revolutionary act that has the potential to create a more inclusive and compassionate society. Bryana Kappadakunnel, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and the owner of Conscious Mommy. She is endorsed as an Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. She helps parents learn how to parent themselves first and transform their relationships with their children. She is the mother of 2 sons. Learn more about about Bryana at www.consciousmommy.com Follow Bryana on Instagram: www.instagram.com/consciousmommy Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Nilam Patel, is the author of Finding Her Being Her, A Journey of Poems where she invites readers into a world of profound introspection and self-discovery. She is also a pharmacist, mother, artist, and the COO of the Bloom Foundation. Nilam talks about finding her unique voice, grieving a pregnancy loss, and healing through writing.  Learn more about Nilam: https://findingherbeingher.com/ Follow Nilam on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nilam.poetry Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Linda Fruits is the content creator behind the relatable motherhood account @fruitsofmotherhood. Her mission in life is to normalize the sweet, bitter and bittersweet Fruits of Motherhood, with a side of humor. Linda wrote, designed and illustrated a book called, The Mom Life. Linda and Erin talk about finding yourself in motherhood, coming out and living authentically. Learn more about Linda: https://fruitsofmotherhood.com/ Follow Linda on Instagram: www.instagram.com/fruitsofmotherhood Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Candy Baracat-Donovan is one half of Like A Sister, founded alongside her real life sister, Tiffany Miller. They use their backgrounds - Certified Lactation Counselor (Candy), trained postpartum doula (Tiffany) and new parent educators (both of them) to support new and expecting families of all kinds and they learn how to make the right choices for their unique family. We believe everyone needs a "sister" by their side to offer evidence-based information, non-judgmental and inclusive support as they learn how to parent. Our services are offered virtually, and we support clients around the world. Candy also consults with political campaigns, candidates and activists about how to use communication tools - especially social media - to create social change. Candy and Erin discuss how to get involved in political activism, especially as busy moms. Resources Mentioned in this episode: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/01/18/children-laws-timeline-parents-constituency-formula/ 5 Calls Oath Count On Mothers Past episodes mentioned: White Feminism with Koa Beck and Moms Demand Change with Shannon Watts Learn more about Like A Sister: https://likeasistersupport.com/ Follow Candy and Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeasistersupport/ Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Sara Petersen, author of Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture, and a newsletter about the myth of the ideal mother called In Pursuit of Clean Countertops. In this conversation, Sara and Erin discuss the impact and evolution of mom influencers, the performance of motherhood, and the pressure and scrutiny that women face in their roles as mothers.  Mentioned in this episode: Cult of Perfect podcast with Virginia Sole-Smith: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cult-of-perfect/id1715674143 Mother Brain by Chelsea Conaboy KC Davis Follow Sara on Instagram: www.instagram.com/slouisepetersen Subscribe to Sara's substack: https://sarapetersen.substack.com Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Lisa Selin Davis, author and journalist. She has written two novels, BELLY and LOST STARS, and the nonfiction book TOMBOY: The Surprising History of Girls Who Dared to be Different. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time and many other publications. HOUSEWIFE: Why Women Still Do It All and What to Do Instead is her latest book.  Lisa Selin Davis delves into her book, 'A Housewife: Why Women Still Do It All and What To Do Instead', examining the modern concept of housewives. She discusses its historical roots, its impact on families and policies, and shares her own challenges balancing career and family. Davis advocates for structural changes like universal childcare and paid family leave, alongside a societal shift towards valuing interdependence. She emphasizes community support in parenting, including the role of institutions like churches and mosques, stressing the need to redefine the American dream. Follow Lisa on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lisaselindavis Follow Lisa on X: https://twitter.com/LisaSelinDavis Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Saumya Dave, M.D. is a psychiatrist, author, and mom to a toddler. She completed her psychiatry training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, where she was a chief resident and currently teaches a Narrative Medicine course. In her private practice, she is especially passionate about working with women in areas such as self-care, motherhood, and burnout. Her third novel, THE GUILT PILL, will be released in early 2025 and explores motherhood, guilt, and ambition.  In this conversation we discuss the impact of mom guilt and the importance of self-compassion in navigating these feelings. Learn more about Saumya  www.saumyadave.com Follow Saumya on Instagram: www.instagram.com/SaumyaJDave Follow Saumya on Twitter/X: www.twitter.com/saumyajdave Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Erin Harris is a virtual lactation educator, creator of Nursing Mamas, and a veteran nursing mom of 4 ½ years. She is also the host of the podcast, Weaning It: A Podcast for Toddler Nursing Moms. She combines her two Master's Degrees in Health and Family communication, lactation knowledge, and personal nursing experience to focus on the parent-toddler nursing relationship. Through online courses and consults she helps extended breastfeeding parents set breastfeeding boundaries and wean gently so they can keep the bond without the burnout.  In this conversation, the Erins discuss the challenges and experiences of extended breastfeeding. Erin Harris shares her personal journey of breastfeeding her two children and the impact it had on her relationship, work, and identity as a feminist. They also touch on the societal pressures and judgments surrounding breastfeeding, the importance of choice and individual experiences, and the need for support and understanding for all mothers and parents, regardless of their feeding choices.  Listen to Erin Spahr discuss her breastfeeding journey on the Weaning It podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hWR5xIpSbCyMNTr5zDQfb?si=eGhbpvesR_ito6vRJSo9tQ Learn more about Erin Harris: https://www.nursingmamas.com/ Follow Erin Harris on Instagram: www.instagram.com/erin.nursingmamas Follow Erin Spahr on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30. Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Ashley Brichter is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families.  Ashley and Erin discussed the importance of unbiased and inclusive birth education and support, drawing from Ashley's own home birth experience to highlight systemic issues, particularly regarding Black women's birthing experiences. Ashley promoted a shift towards patient-centered care, individual advocacy, and integrating medical interventions with feminist principles, emphasizing the need for systemic reform and equitable partnerships. Use code ERINSPAHR for 10% off all virtual and on demand classes at Birthsmarter Follow Birthsmarter on Instagram: instagram.com/birthsmarter Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Tina Cartwright, founder of Rebranding Motherhood, spent over 16 years at Procter & Gamble, shaping the destiny of global consumer brands. From Pampers© to Olay©, her expertise fueled the growth and expansion of some of the world's most iconic brands. Now, as the founder of Rebranding Motherhood, Tina pours her passion into a purpose-driven brand that has swiftly grown into a global phenomenon, uniting mothers worldwide. Together, alongside her community of mothers, Tina is building a space with a mission of unlocking: Maternal Mental Health support, Maternal Health Care Resources, and unfiltered education surrounding the female body + motherhood. Most importantly, liberating mothers to cultivate “the village” within themselves. In this conversation, Tina and Erin discuss the misbranding of motherhood and the need for a more authentic representation. Tina shares her own experience of postpartum depression and the lack of support and education for new mothers.  She also discusses the role of marketing in shaping societal perceptions of motherhood and the need for a culture shift.  Rebranding Motherhood: rebrandingmotherhood.co/ Follow Tina on Instagram: instagram.com/rebranding.motherhood Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Shannon Watts, is the founder of Moms Demand Action, the nation's largest grassroots group fighting against gun violence. She was named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People, a Forbes 50 over 50 Changemaker, and a Glamour Woman of the Year. Prior to founding Moms Demand Action, Watts – a mother of five – was a communications executive at public relations firms and Fortune 100 companies. She is an active board member of Emerge America, one of the nation's leading organizations for recruiting and training women to run for office. Her book, Fight Like a Mother: How a Grassroots Movement Took on the Gun Lobby and Why Women Will Change the World, was released in May of 2019.  Shannon and Erin talk about Shannon's work as an activist and mother, passing the baton and the women she has connected with along the way. Go to Shannon's website: https://www.shannonwatts.org/ Subscribe to Shannon's substack Listen to Shannon's podcast, Firestarters with Shannon Watts Follow Shannon on Instagram: instagram.com/shannonwatts Follow Erin Spahr on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Heidi Rojas is a #1 hit songwriter, artist, proud first gen Latina and Millennial mama of two toddlers based in Los Angeles. After many years of writing for other artists including “Wings” with Little Mix, “Crazy Stupid Love” with Cheryl Cole, songs with Dove Cameron, Pitbull, NKOTB, Allen Stone, and more, Heidi is writing and sharing empowerment anthems and lullabies for Latines, women and their families.  Her second single "Madre Creator" is a mom empowerment anthem that has received over 10 million views across social media platforms. Her first lullaby "The Feelings Song" has gone viral many times with over 12 million views. Both have over 100k streams on Spotify. And with a community of 139k IG and 32k TikTok followers so far, Heidi is just getting started. Heidi and Erin talk about the power of mothers, throwing out perfection and finding community and empowerment through music and motherhood. Listen to Heidi's music: www.heidirojas.com Follow Heidi on Instagram: instagram.com/heidirojasmusic Follow Erin Spahr on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Paige Connell is a working mother of four who is dedicated to sharing her experiences of motherhood, the mental load and career on social media. Her goal is to help women put words to their experiences so that they are better able to communicate with their partners to have healthier and happier lives. She raises awareness about the mental load of motherhood and advocates for equitable relationships within couples. Additionally, Paige is a passionate advocate for affordable and accessible childcare options, working to make family life more manageable for all. Paige and Erin discuss the challenges of balancing work and motherhood, the impact of gender norms on domestic labor, and the mental load. Follow Paige on Instagram: instagram.com/sheisapaigeturner/ Follow Erin Spahr on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Yael Goldstein-Love is a psychotherapist and critically-acclaimed novelist whose most recent book, The Possibilities, has been described as "Everything Everywhere All At Once" meets "What to Expect When You're Expecting." Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Boston Globe, and Slate, among many other places. She lives with her son in Berkeley, CA and in her private practice works frequently with postpartum mothers. Yael shares her experience with postpartum PTSD and why she wrote a sci-fi book about maternal anxiety.  Follow Yael on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yaelgoldsteinlovewrites Follow Yael on Facebook: www.facebook.com/yaelgoldsteinlove Follow Yael on X: www.twitter.com/ygoldlove Purchase her book, The Possibilities: www.yaelgoldsteinlove.com/the-possibilities Follow Erin Spahr on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Erin Bagwell shares her journey as a mother and her experience with postpartum depression as well as her experience as a feminist and filmmaker. Erin Bagwell is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, podcaster, maternal health advocate, and mom of two. In 2014 she launched a successful Kickstarter campaign, raising over $100K in funding to produce her first feature length film Dream, Girl that premiered at Obama's White House. In 2018 she became a mother and started filming Year One, about the everyday extraordinary moments of being a mom while healing from postpartum depression. Erin is currently in production now on a new documentary about the unpaid labor of mothers and just wrapped the first season of her podcast Love in Common. Mentioned in this episode: Glamorous Trash: www.chelsearosedevantez.com/the-podcast Follow Erin Bagwell ⁠https://www.instagram.com/erin.bagwell Watch Dream, Girl - dreamgirlfilm.com/watch Watch Year One - watchyearone.com Pay Moms - erin-bagwell.com/paymoms Love in Common (podcast) - loveincommon.org Follow Erin Spahr on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Michelle Zagardo is the mom to an incredible 2 year old daughter and is expecting her second daughter. She runs the Instagram account @foodbodiesfamilies and hosts The Body Competence Podcast, empowering parents to become body competent at the same time that they work to raise kids who have better relationships with food and bodies than they do. She lives with a neurological sleep disorder (called narcolepsy) and is the co-facilitator of a weekly support group for pregnant women and moms managing similar conditions. Michelle lives in Western Maine with her husband, daughter, dog, and two cats. Mentioned in this episode: Talking about Gender and Queerness with Lindz Amer Marisol @thesexedmum Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters: The Frightening New Normalcy of Hating Your Body Follow Michelle on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/foodbodiesfamilies Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Raena Boston is a rising thought leader in the women's and maternal rights space with a fresh, imperative voice. She is a working mom of three, fierce advocate for working families, and a co-founder of the nonprofit Chamber of Mothers. She is also a writer and creates content for her online platform, The Working Momtras. The Working Momtras is a community designed to help empower moms to unsubscribe from the scams of motherhood, resign from doing it all, and instead lean into their inherent worth. Raena has appeared on Good Morning America, PBS Newshour, and many of your favorite podcasts. She is regularly tapped to provide thought leadership on the intersection of working motherhood, paid leave, and childcare. Mentioned in this episode: Chamber of Mothers Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home Follow Raena on Instagram: instagram.com/theworkingmomtras and instagram.com/chamberof mothers Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Special Valentine's Day Episode! I asked my husband, Derek, to chat with me about our relationship and transition to parenthood and how we've navigated trying to be equal partners. Referenced in this episode: Father Figure: How to Be a Feminist Dad by Jordan Shapiro The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck for Prioritizing What's Important Cards Listen to episode with Eve Rodsky about Fair Play Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Gemma Hartley is a writing coach, freelance journalist, and author of Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward. She has spoken about emotional labor and the mental load around the world, and her writing has been featured in Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, The Washington Post, and many others. She is passionate about creating a world in which invisible and domestic labor is supported by both partners and public policy alike.  Mentioned in this episode: Fair Play with Eve Rodsky Rage Becomes Her by Soraya Chemaly Article: Women Aren't Nags—We're Just Fed Up Follow Realzachthinkshare  Follow Gemma: instagram.com/gemmalhartley/ Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today I'm speaking with Erin Schlozman, MA, LPC, LCPC. Erin is a Licensed Therapist, Mom of 2 and runs the social media account @4th.Trimester.Wellness.  Erin has a private therapy practice that provides care for expectant and new parents in their transition into parenthood.  She is also a co-host for the podcast I Love My Baby, And.... Where to find Erin Schlozman: ⁠⁠www.erinlevincounseling.com⁠⁠  Link to Erin's blog post. Follow her on Instagram: @4th.Trimester.Wellness Follow Erin Spahr on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin Spahr:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today I am speaking with ⁠Celeste Yvonne. Celeste is a writer and certified recovery coach (IAPRC) in Reno, Nevada. Her essays on parenting, the mental load of motherhood, mommy wine culture, and sobriety resonates with mothers everywhere and has been featured in the Washington Post, Good Morning America, Today Show, and Refinery 29, among others. Over five years sober and a founding host of the Sober Mom Squad, Celeste advocates for mothers who struggle with addiction and mental health. Her new book, "It's Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture," offers mothers healthy solutions and coping strategies during these weary yet wonderful years.  In this episode Celeste shares her journey to sobriety and recovery, insights around mommy wine culture, and what moms really need. Where to find Celeste: Contact page: https://www.celesteyvonne.com/contact TikTok: @theultimatemomchallenge Facebook: @theultimatemomchallenge Instagram: @theultimatemomchallenge Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, call the national helpline for free, confidential treatment referral and information. The helpline is available 24/7 265 days a year and is available in English and Spanish.   1-800-662-HELP (4357) or go to https://findtreatment.gov/ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today I am speaking with Kayleigh Summers. Kayleigh is a licensed therapist, mom, and birth trauma survivor located in Southeastern PA. You may know her on social media as thebirthtrauma_mama. Kayleigh suffered an Amniotic Fluid Embolism during the birth of her son in 2019, which almost took her life. Since then, She's used her skillset as a therapist and lived experiences as a birth trauma survivor to create a supportive community for others who have experienced trauma during the perinatal period. She creates social media content and resources to help other birth trauma survivors navigate their healing.  Follow Kayleigh on Instagram: instagram.com/thebirthtrauma_mama/ Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today I am speaking with Koa Beck, author and journalist. Koa Beck is the author of the acclaimed nonfiction book “White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind.” She is a recipient of both the Alan Jutzi Fellowship at The Huntington and the Joan Shorenstein Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School. She lives in Los Angeles with her wife and foster children. Most recently, her essay titled Nanny of the State was published in the Massachusetts review where she details how gender mythology dictates who gets deemed a good mother on the state level and how children are routinely and legally taken from their families to be placed in homes like hers. Mentioned in this episode: Read “Nanny of the State”: https://www.massreview.org/sites/default/files/28_64.4Beck.pdf Listen to the audio version on https://massreview.org/ Read “White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind Read Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families–and How Aboltion Can Build a Safer World by Dorothy Roberts Follow Koa instagram.com/koabeck and twitter.com/Koalani Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today I am speaking with Ivanna Colangelo, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist about why you want your couples counselor to bring a feminist perspective into couples work. Ivanna and I get real about our observations of couples dynamics and how they're created and reinforced by the patriarchy. Ivanna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a therapy and coaching practice in Rochester, NY where she lives with her husband, 3-year old daughter, and 2 rescue dogs. Ivanna is certified in Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy, an approach that considers the influence of patriarchy on how we relate to ourselves and others. Ivanna believes the quality of our relationships determine the quality of our lives so whether through her work with clients, creating content on Instagram, or writing for various media outlets, she is passionate about helping people learn the relational tools and skills necessary to create and maintain a fulfilling life. Thank you to our Sponsor: Nurtured 9. Visit nurtured9.com and enter code ERIN for 10% off PLUS a free golden sparkler wand with all orders. Follow Ivanna on Instagram: instagram.com/getrelationalwithivanna Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠ Show website: feministmompodcast.com Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today I am speaking with⁠ Yolanda Renteria, LPC about out breaking intergenerational cycles and how to manage anxiety and perfectionism that commonly comes up for cycle breakers. Yolanda is a Trauma Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice at Latibule Counseling in Arizona. She also owns Yolanda Renteria, PLLC, where she provides Somatic Processing Sessions, psychoeducational workshops, and speaking services. She is passionate about helping people break generational cycles and thrive in parenting and relationships.  Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Shefali: https://www.drshefali.com/ Follow Yolanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisyolandarenteria Follow Erin on Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today I am speaking with ⁠Chelsea Robinson, LCSW about matrescence, intensive mothering and maternal burnout. Chelsea is the founder of Mama's Modern Village. She is a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience in the field of trauma, mental health and maternal mental health. She takes a unique approach in supporting mothers as her focus is at the intersection of a woman's matrescence and patriarchal motherhood. She provides 1:1 therapy for mothers in UT, WI and MA however Becoming Mama is her signature offering - a 12 week online matrescence education and support program for mothers. She is taking her passion to the professional sphere and offering a matrescence and motherhood studies training for those who support mothers professionally late October 2023. Mentioned in this episode: Parental Burnout Around the Globe: a 42-Country Study Follow Chelsea on Instagram: instagram.com/mamasmodernvillage Follow Erin on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Support the podcast with a monthly donation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. *Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission should you choose to sign up for a program or make a purchase using my link. I only promote those products or services that I have investigated and truly feel deliver value to you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today I am speaking with Lindz Amer about talking to kids about gender and queerness. They are the author of “Rainbow Parenting: Raising Queer Kids and Their Allies” and host of the Rainbow Parenting podcast. Lindz created their beloved LGBTQ+ family web series Queer Kid Stuff in 2016 which now has 4M lifetime views and counting! Their debut picture book, “Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!” is slated for publication with Simon & Schuster in February 2024. Their work has been featured by Forbes, Good Morning America, Kidscreen, Teen Vogue, New York Mag, and Parents Magazine among other publications.  Learn more about their work making queer stuff for kids over at queerkidstuff.com. In this episode I reference AKidsco.com and Little Justice Leaders. Use code ERINLJL for 10% off your subscription. Also mentioned in this episode: Gender Reveal Party article Follow Erin on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. *Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission should you choose to sign up for a program or make a purchase using my link. I only promote those products or services that I have investigated and truly feel deliver value to you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today I am speaking with⁠ Eve Rodsky about division of domestic labor, the mental health impact of maternal stress, and the Fair Play Method. Eve Rodsky transformed a “blueberries breakdown” into a catalyst for social change when she applied her Harvard trained background in organizational management to ask the simple yet profound question: What would happen if we treated our homes as our most important organizations? Her New York Times bestselling book and Reese's Book Club Pick, Fair Play, a gamified life-management system that helps partners rebalance their domestic workload and reimagine their relationship, has elevated the cultural conversation about the value of unpaid labor and care. In her highly anticipated follow-up, Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World, Rodsky explores the cross-section between the science of creativity, productivity, and resilience. Described as the ‘antidote to physical, mental and emotional burnout,' Rodsky aims to inspire a new narrative around the equality of time and the individual right to personal time choice that influences sustainable and lasting change on a policy level. Get the Fair Play book and card deck.* Check out my Fair Play highlight to see how I use the Fair Play card deck Robert Waldinger TED talk Fair Play documentary Follow Erin on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin: ⁠⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. *Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission should you choose to sign up for a program or make a purchase using my link. I only promote those products or services that I have investigated and truly feel deliver value to you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today I am speaking with ⁠⁠Dr. Colleen Reichmann about body image, “bounce back culture,” and dressing for yourself. Dr. Colleen Reichmann is a licensed clinical psychologist and eating disorder specialist with lived experience with anorexia. She is the founder of Wildflower Therapy, (a group therapy practice in Philadelphia) and coauthor of The Inside Scoop on Eating Disorder Recovery: Advice From Two Therapists Who Have Been There. Colleen is also an advocate for intersectional feminism, body liberation, and HAES, a passionate advocate for maternal mental health, and a 2 time-IVF mom. Check out this blog post I wrote for Robyn titled Postpartum Body Image: What to Expect and How to Deal Follow Colleen on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/drcolleenreichmann Follow Erin on Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin: ⁠⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today I am speaking with Rachael Shepard-Ohta from Heysleepybaby about the cultural messages around baby sleep and the importance of community support. Rachael Shepard-Ohta  is a mother of three, certified sleep consultant and founder of Heysleepybaby. Rachael's mission is to arm families with knowledge and offer them compassionate, sustainable, stress-free sleep solutions for their families. Rachael also hosts a podcast for parents, No One Told Us. Rachael lives in San Francisco CA with her husband, kids and dog! Use code ERIN to get 15% off any Hey Sleepy Baby course Follow Erin on Instagram: instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist Learn more about Erin: erinspahrtherapy.com Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Today I am speaking with ⁠Cynthia Agyeman-Anane from ⁠@Talk_allaboutit about self-care, mothering across cultures, and growing into motherhood. Cynthia Agyeman-Anane has nineteen years of experience in the field of social work and mental health. She founded Conversations Create Change LLC because she believes regular talk therapy can be a way to live an authentic and meaningful life.  Cynthia Agyeman-Anane is a clinical licensed therapist and Level 3 Gottman Therapist who specializes in child and adolescent issues, family conflict and relationship issues. Cynthia uses eclectic and holistic therapeutic approaches to help clients create change in their life. Cynthia mentioned the book Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-SmithDr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Follow Cynthia on Instagram: instagram.com/talk_allaboutit Follow Erin on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠ Learn more about Erin: ⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

On this episode I talk to Yara Heary about matriscentric feminism and her experience and observations of the relationship transitions that occur after becoming a mother. ⁠Yara is a Perth psychologist who works exclusively with women throughout conception, pregnancy, and motherhood. Yara started Life After Birth Psychology following the birth of her first son which started her on yet another journey of self-rediscovery. Her experiences throughout early motherhood drew her to support other women as they navigate their own family of origin dynamics, the social programming of the “good mother”, relationship changes with those around them, identity shifts, and role changes to find their place of balance and authenticity as mothers. She is also the host of Life After Birth with Yara, a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of women as they navigate life as mothers. Follow Yara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterbirthpsychology Follow Erin on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠ Learn more about Yara: https://www.lifeafterbirth.com.au/ Learn more about Erin: ⁠erinspahrtherapy.com⁠ Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support