Podcasts about good enough mother

Hey friends! Welcome to Girls' Night! Today we're sharing one woman's courageous journey of living with an autoimmune disorder and navigating the challenges of motherhood.  I know there are women listening who dream of being a mother. But for those living with chronic illness or other health complications, that dream can come with uncertainty and doubt. Even if you haven't walked this path, you may know the ache of longing for something that feels just out of reach. Today's conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered if their dream of motherhood will ever become a reality. Our guest for today's episode is my new friend, Ashley Fenker. Ashley is the author of a new book called Good (Enough) Mother. In this new collection of stories and essays, Ashley explores the complexities of chronic illness, modern motherhood, and faith.  Ashley's story is full of hope and resilience – I was so inspired by it and I know you will be too! One last thing before we dive in:  This season, we're doing a really fun giveaway each week as a thank you for supporting this show (and the women who put it together!). This week, we'll be picking one winner of a $50 visa gift card — perfect for hosting a girls night of your own! To enter, all you have to do is take a screenshot of the show as you're listening, and share it on social media. Make sure to tag me! I'm @SMayWilson.  One last thing: I know that some of our episodes are pretty personal (in fact, a lot of them are) and so I want you to know that you don't have to share the exact episode you're listening to in order to enter the giveaway. You can just share the show in general. (That way you're not accidentally giving your Aunt Susan and all your old high school friends information about your personal life that you don't necessarily want them to have!)  Okay, with that said, let's dive into my conversation with Ashley! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am super excited to bring you our 400th episode! I want to reflect on these almost 9 years, honoring the guests who have shared their stories and the experts who have shared their knowledge and wisdom about pathways to healing. I never would have imagined in 2016 that reaching 400 episodes was a possibility. To each listener, I say a heartfelt thank you for listening and learning through our journey together, diving into all the aspects of perinatal mental health. I hope that this podcast will continue to be a resource of help and support for those who need it. Our field is expanding and awareness is growing about perinatal mental health—and that's a win-win for all of us.  Show Highlights: Our small but mighty team that works to bring you each episode A look back at some of our guests, download numbers, and “evergreen” episodes Changes in listening platforms and how data is collected for podcast success The top three episodes of 2022: Ep. 239 Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Dyora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C Ep. 238 Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Jennifer Burgard Ep. 241 From Pregnancy Anxiety to Making Impactful Change for New Parents with Anne Wanlund The top three episodes of 2023: Ep. 256 Managing Overstimulation for Highly Sensitive Parents with Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C Ep. 262 Impacts of High-Functioning Severe Postpartum Anxiety and Depression with Caitlin Shadek  Ep. 250 Coping with Holiday Burnout with Dr. Kat The top episodes of 2024: Ep. 336 In Conversation with Alanis Morissette and PSI Ep. 309 The Good Enough Mother with Dr. Sophie Brock Ep. 316 Overstimulation and Sensory Overload in Motherhood with Holly Peretz, OTR/L Ep. 324 Postpartum Psychosis: A Couple's Experience with Dr. Rowena and Derek Winkler The beauty of an evergreen podcast The overall top three episodes that have accumulated the most “listens” since 2022: Ep. 256 Managing Overstimulation for Highly Sensitive Parents with Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C Ep. 244 Postpartum Depression and Anxiety's Impact and Healing Journey with Rosalinda Heider, LCSW Ep. 239 Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Dyora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C Sharing our stories is a powerful tool for healing. Knowing you aren't alone means everything. The sad reality of the depth of perinatal pain and suffering Resources: Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine Dunne: Her latest novel A Good Enough Mother, is winner of the inaugural European Rapallo Prize for fiction 2023, is already a bestseller in Italy. On release in Ireland it quickly became a bestseller in 2024.

Welcome to Episode 249 of Beyond the Bump!  This week, we dive deep into the topic of mum guilt—a feeling so many new mothers know all too well. Sophie Brock joins us to explore where this guilt comes from, why it affects us so deeply, and how societal expectations can play a role. This conversation is both eye-opening and comforting, as we tackle an emotion that's often left unspoken but deeply felt.  We hope you find it enlightening and reassuring and as always, we hope you enjoy!!   Resource Links: Release Working Mum Guilt - use code 'beyondthebump' for a 70% discount for Mums in paid work who are looking for help with guilt.  Good Enough Mother podcast    Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE   This episode is proudly sponsored by Mini and Me! Bumpies you're in for a special treat as Mini and Me have given us a special discount code so you can try Hydramama yourself today! Just head to http://miniandme.co and use the code BTB20 to get 20% off the Hydramama range, the perfect way to fill your own cup!

The author chats about her new book ‘A Good Enough Mother', being one of former teachers at Greendale Community School who went on to be writers and how it was losing a child over 30 years ago which spurred her on to be a writer

Catherine Dunne talks about her childhood in Clontarf, an inspiring teacher, and what led her to write her new novel as she tells Ruth McKee which books she would save if her house was on fire.  Catherine Dunne is the author of several award-winning novels, essays, and one work of non-fiction. She received the 2018 Irish PEN Award for Outstanding Contribution to Irish Literature and is a member of Aosdána. Her latest book, A Good Enough Mother, is out now (Betimes Books).

In this episode, we speak to the PhD-qualified Neuroscientist, psychotherapist, meditation teacher, maternal mental wellbeing consultant, international speaker, author, and host of the podcast ‘Mama, Unleashed!', Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson. Within this conversation we delve into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity, the maternal brain, and how all of this information can be relevant in practical ways to our daily lives as mothers. Dr Jen explains how our brains continuously adapt and change in response to both internal and external stimuli. We explore the concept of self-directed neuroplasticity, and how we can begin to reshape our neural pathways. In this episode you'll hear personal insights and stories that are shared to help explore the practical application of tools shared to help us as mothers in reshaping our experience of mothering and what it means to be a mother, to help us reclaim and push back against the normative ‘shoulds' and structures of motherhood. Purchase the mini-course ‘Harness Your Motherhood Brain to thrive: A science-informed introduction to matrescence and the brain' by Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson and Dr Jodi Pawluski here - https://matrescencebrain.drjen.com.au and for 10% off, use the discount code SOPHIE - exclusive to The Good Enough Mother podcast listeners. Website - www.DrJen.com.au Email - jen@DrJen.com.au Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjenhackerpearson/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/dr-jennifer-hacker-pearson-phd-60293452

You might make a self-deprecating joke about riding the hot mess express, or saving for your kids' future therapy, but the truth is? Behind the closed doors of the therapy room, so many women share that they fear they are a "bad mom," and there's nothing funny about it. Listen as we get honest about : the fact that nearly every mom sometimes feels like a "bad mom" and fears that she is failing at motherhood. how apps like BabyCenter, and internet mom groups, created a generation of "responsibilized" moms how parenting information has separated moms from their intuition the unrealistic, unconscious expectations that many of us have for ourselves or our children how early motherhood experiences, including postpartum depression and anxiety, can contribute to the feeling of being a "bad mom" Winnicott's "Good Enough Mother" (aka the one time psychology DIDN'T blame moms for absolutely everything) why it is important to challenge the idea of being a bad mom and practice self-compassion. This is SO MUCH EASIER to do in community, so we'll be continuing the conversation in the facebook group, and we'd love you to meet us there! Plus, Andrea sings the praises of a beloved pre-k teacher; Jessica reacts - strongly - to the idea of the "good enough" mother; and Andrea and Jessica discover that they were both bloggers in the early internet days (who knew?). As we head towards Mother's Day, we want YOU, our beloved listener who is also a mother, to know this: You are exactly the mom that your children need. So make all of the "bad mom" jokes that you want, but remember - you are more than good enough, just the way you are. Happy Mother's Day! Like this episode? Check these out: 44. Isn't this Supposed to be Fun? (February 27, 2024) - in case you don't enjoy the daily grind of motherhood, and that makes you feel like a bad mom (spoiler alert - you're not!) 37. Exploring Mommy Wine Culture During Dry January (January 9, 2024) - talk about societal pressures! Also, I think we should all take a moment to reflect on the fact that 20% of women in the US in the 1950s were being prescribed valium up to 4x a DAY to deal with their daily difficulties, so... you're probably doing fine. 22. So You Lost Your Shit... (September 20, 2023) - in case losing your shit makes you feel like you're a bad mom... at least you're in good company! This is never not going to be one of our favorite episodes. WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH YOU!! Whether you want your own question answered on Hot Take Thursday, want to discuss the latest Honest Women episode, or just want a place where you can be real with other people and talk about life honestly... the best place to do that is our BRAND NEW FACEBOOK GROUP!  Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/honestwomenpodcastcommunity And if you have a real-world scenario you want us to discuss, a bug in your bonnet about something going on in the world, or just want to say hello, and you don't have facebook, please email us: hello@honestwomenpodcast.com Follow Honest Women Podcast @honestwomenpodcast Follow Jessica: @jlhutchisonlcpc Follow Andrea: @andreaburkly Learn more about the Honest Women Podcast: www.honestwomenpodcast.com Honest Women is the podcast for every woman juggling the demands of modern life (while trying to keep her shit together) and finding that it's all just a little more difficult than she thought it would be. Your hosts, Andrea Burkly and Jessica Hutchison, are two very real mental health professionals who are taking honest conversations from inside their offices to the outside world. Disclaimer: Please note while this podcast features two therapists, and may feel very therapeutic, this is not therapy! Please be entertained, and know that through our creative content, we are not providing mental health care. No diagnosis. No treatment. No medical advice. Just creative content. Please seek appropriate mental health support in the real world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I share a brief life update of what's been present for me over the last few months, talk about transitions, honouring the stage we're in, taking our time, and orient to what will come this year for The Good Enough Mother podcast. This is the free training I mention in the episode: https://drsophiebrock.com/patriarchalmotherhood Here is a link to join the waitlist for The Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification for 2024 - https://drsophiebrock.com/motherhoodstudies/

Donald Winnicott was a paediatrician and psychoanalyst whose work had a profound influence on our understanding of psychological development. In today's episode, Lynsey and Chrissy discuss Winnicott's concept of the good enough mother and the importance of parent-infant relationships for healthy psychological development. If you would like to learn more about Winnicott's work, we wholeheartedly recommend reading some of his original work: The Child, the Family, and the Outside World  is a great place to start. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health difficulties, please know that there is lots of help available. You can contact your primary care provider in the first instance, or if you are based in the UK the NHS perinatal mental health website will help you to find support in your local area.

This is an episode EVERY mother and we mean EVERY mother needs to listen to twice! That might sound dramatic but the truth bombs and gold nuggets Dr Sophie drops in this episode are wild.  If you struggle or simply occasionally struggle with mum guilt, overwhelm, prioritising business vs family vs social vs me time or any of the huge amount of pressures mums have to navigate every day then this podcast episode is for you. Prioritise you, prioritise the time to give this a listen. You're welcome :) __________ TODAY'S GUEST DR SOPHIE BROCK Web: https://drsophiebrock.com/  Instagram: @drsophiebrock  Dr Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and Mother who offers education on the sociology of motherhood and how our broader society shapes our experience as mothers. Covering topics and concepts such as the perfect mother myth, the care/career conundrum, the anger-guilt trap and more, Sophie's work contributes to changing the cultural construction of motherhood, to create a world where Mothers feel empowered, supported, and valued.   Sophie's offerings include self-study courses for Mothers, mentoring for mother-supporting professionals, her podcast The Good Enough Mother, and The Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification online training, the next round beginning April 2024. __________ TODAY'S SPONSOR Baseline Are you ready to raise your baseline? Web: www.baselineactive.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baseline/ __________ HOSTS ASHY BINES Web: https://www.ashybines.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashybines/ LEVI WALZ Web: https://mindbodyhq.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themindbodyguy

Um 1970 prägte der Psychoanalytiker und Kinderarzt Donald Winnicott die Objektbeziehungstheorie mit seinem Konzept zur "good enough mother", in welchem er die wichtige Rolle beschreibt, die Frustrationen und Enttäuschungen in der frühen Mutter-Kind-Beziehung spielen.

Motherhood shouldn't be filled with guilt and shame! Today's episode focuses on the social constructs of motherhood and the myth of perfect motherhood. My guest gives a fresh perspective on how we can think differently about motherhood and create a world where mothers feel empowered, supported, and valued. Join us to learn more! Dr. Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and mother living in Sydney, Australia. Her work analyzes motherhood in our culture and explores the ways that the individual experiences of mothers are shaped by broader social constructs. Sophie provides self-study courses for mothers and mother-supporting practitioners, mentoring for mother-supporting professionals, The Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification online training, and her podcast, The Good Enough Mother.  Show Highlights: An overview of Sophie's work How Sophie defines motherhood studies, motherhood, and mothering by using the analogy of the fish tank Thoughts on the “perfect mother” Why more privilege makes things easier on mothers and more bias means a more difficult time navigating systems How mothers can resist social constructs and reclaim their power How we are socialized into the “perfect mother myth” by our culture and our relationships Why patriarchal systems benefit from the perfect mother myth How mothers can be empowered to build a new ideal of motherhood by opening their awareness in a new way How Sophie works with mothers to help them Sophie's key takeaway about the significance of motherhood and the fact that every mother should feel seen and valued Resources: Connect with Dr. Sophie Brock: Website, Instagram, Facebook, and The Good Enough Mother Podcast *Get Dr. Sophie's The Fish Tank of Motherhood Model and Training.  Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!  Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jess and Layne reveal why we named the podcast Very Good Enough. Jess talks about founding Very Good Mothers Club on the belief that a very good mom is someone who loves their kid and tries. Layne walks us through the Donald Winnicott's concept of "the good enough mother" and why being a good enough parent is better for your kids than being a perfect one (there's a real reason and it's not just because perfect parenting is a MYTH - which it is). Join ⁠Very Good Mothers Club⁠ to be a part of our community and join our live monthly calls (4th Tuesday of every month)! Find Jess at ⁠Jessica Hover⁠ on Youtube and ⁠@jess_hover ⁠on Instagram Find Layne ⁠@enquiryco⁠ on Instagram

Are you a “good enough” mother?On the latest episode of Modern Mom Probs, Tara welcomes Dr. Tanya Cotler, a seasoned psychologist specializing in reproductive and maternal mental health and the parent-child relationship. Dr. Cotler explored the idea of the "good enough mother," a term coined by Donald Winnicott in the 1950s. Being a good enough mother means finding a balance between not being overly precise or intrusive in parenting, while also not being dismissive. This approach allows the child to develop into their true self while still receiving the necessary care and support from their mother. Dr. Cotler explains that if a parent is overly hands-on or too dismissive, there is not enough space for the child to develop their own identity. This can lead to the development of a false self or a coping mechanism like people-pleasing. The key is finding the sweet spot!To explore further, she touched on the phase of maternal preoccupation in early motherhood, where the mother is completely focused on the child. However, as the child grows, there needs to be space for them to become their own person. Good enough mothering also involves allowing the child to experience failures and frustrations, which helps them develop trust and frustration tolerance.In this insightful, relatable conversation, Dr. Cotler also emphasizes the need for mothers to create space for themselves, allowing for a range of emotions and reducing shame. She discusses the concept of rupture and repair in parent-child relationships and highlights the importance of inner repair through self-reflection. She is currently working on a book that explores maternal mental health and parent-child attachment.If you've ever wondered if you're a “good enough” mother, you should listen to this episode.Links:https://drtanyacotler.com/https://www.instagram.com/drcotler/https://renni.ca/Support the show Follow & DM me @modernmomprobs Pick up my book Check out modernmomprobs Shout out to Citizens of Sound Leave a review

In this episode, we discuss the concept of the "good enough mother," and how working moms can use this approach to prioritize their own well-being while raising happy and healthy children. We explore the benefits of embracing imperfection, prioritizing quality time, practicing self-compassion, and prioritizing self-care. Main Points: The concept of the "good enough mother" and its benefits for working moms How to prioritize quality time over quantity time with your children The importance of practicing self-compassion and embracing imperfection as a working mom Strategies for asking for help and building a supportive community The benefits of prioritizing self-care and finding time for exercise, healthy eating, sleep, and activities that bring you joy Join the Smart Mama Club : https://www.smartmamacoaching.com/store The Self Care Week  Additional Resources: D.W. Winnicott's book "Playing and Reality" "The Good Enough Parent" by Bruno Bettelheim "The Whole-Brain Child" by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson "Self-Compassion" by Kristin Neff "The Power of Vulnerability" by Brené Brown. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our show, and join us next time for more tips and strategies for working moms.  

In this episode Cath chats to coach and psychotherapist Ali Pember about what it means to be a good enough mother. This episode is full of insight and realness which many of you will identify with. Cath and Ali discuss Ali's journey to motherhood and how she has grown herself up along the way. Ali explains how she approached motherhood (an approach which will resonate with many Mums). She explains what she determined was important in her mothering, how she pushed herself to get everything perfect and how ultimately this was unsustainable and impossible. Ali speaks about the importance of compassion, how she extends this to herself and to the ongoing work of nurturing relationships with our children and ourselves. Ali speaks to the social context of motherhood and illustrates some of this with a story from her own life, highlighting the way mothers are held to impossible standards. Please see all Ali's details below.Ali Pember Ali Pember is a Psychotherapist and Coach specialising in Perinatal Mental Health and Matrescence (the transition to motherhood). She works mainly with mothers, encouraging them to trust their own judgement in raising their children, with a strong emphasis on 'good enough' parenting. Ali brings tools and perspectives from her background in Cognitive Psychology and Mindful Self Compassion to this work. She also situates individual distress within a social context: dismantling the guilt, shame, stress, and anxiety that is often a product of the 'Perfect Mother Myth' and other forms of social conditioning. Her main aims are to help you to realise that you are not alone, to help you make sense of your identity as a mother, and to help you focus on what really matters for your family, rather than what you think you 'should' be doing. Social media Handles are @goodenoughmamas on both Instagram and Facebook Current offerings Ali has some availability for 1:1 sessions.Ali has run a series of workshops looking at the 'shoulds' that often undermine our experience of motherhood / parenting: https://www.goodenoughmama.co.uk/workshopsThese workshops are all available as recordings and Ali will be running a group coaching programme around these themes in the New Year. Please see further details about the workshop content below:1. PRESSURE TO BE PERFECT2. COPING WITH MIXED FEELINGS3. MANAGING THE MOTHERLOAD4. LOSING / FINDING YOUR IDENTITY If you're enjoying this podcast. Please leave a review and rate the podcast, this really helps others to find it.To subscribe to the journal questions, please head over to psychotherapymum.com or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/psychotherapy_mum/-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this guest episode of The Therapy Edit, Anna chats to Motherhood Studies Sociologist, Dr Sophie Brock who shares her one thing.Dr Sophie's advice focuses on the differences between motherhood, mothering and mother.Dr Sophie has a podcast called the Good Enough Mother Podcast which you can listen to here: https://drsophiebrock.com/podcastYou can visit here website here https://drsophiebrock.com/You can follow Sophie on Instagram at @drsophiebrock

This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Dr. Tanya Cotler to discuss intergenerational trauma and what it means to be a cycle breaker. Dr. Tanya  is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health and parent-child attachment. As both a child and an adult psychologist she is uniquely able to understand and relate to parents and their children. Dr. Tanya shares with us why the attachment between the parent and child is important, how trauma gets passed down, and how we can break these cycles and heal ourselves. What is intergenerational trauma? Let's talk about it! ——————————————— You can find Dr. Tanya Cotler: www.tanyacotlerphd.com IG: @drcotler Listen to our episode referenced throughout this episode, The Good Enough Mother : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mimosas-with-moms/id1449622243?i=1000535179235 ——————————————— Instagram @youthemother FB /youthemotherbyabbeywilliams www.youthemother.com Email: Abbey@youthemother.com Now Offering 1-on-1 coaching!

The American Psychological Association reports: Up to 82% of people face feelings of impostor phenomenon, struggling with the sense they haven't earned what they've achieved and are a fraud according to the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Barbara Churchill is the confidence and leadership coach for high-achieving professional women. Through her Lead It Real™ Confidence Coaching Program, she helps leaders and entrepreneurs break through their blocks and own their power so they can create the career and life they crave. Barbara has been mentoring career professionals for over 25 years, is a frequent television guest in the Minneapolis - St. Paul market, has been featured on several leadership podcasts and in major publications such as Star Tribune, Renew Everyday and Good Enough Mother. Barbara lives in the Minneapolis area and will do just about anything for dark chocolate. She joined me this week to tell me more. For more information: https://barbarachurchill.com/ LinkedIn: @BarbaraChurchill Instagram: @barbarachurchillcoaching

Listen to this Whinypaluza Wednesday Live vlog episode with The Greene Family! An extension of the weekly blog, join Rebecca and her family on the live vlog, brought to you here in case you missed it last week! This week: You Are Succeeding When given a compliment, women often reply with “I'm trying” instead of a simple “thank you” Why? How you view yourself and your efforts are often at a conflict with what others see. Women are often overly modest when it comes to feeling accomplished. We need to shift from deflecting comments to accepting them with grace. Change “I try” to “I AM” or “I DO” Success is not always some big, end point or destination. Success is little, things all day long. What is the definition of a “Good Mother?” What is the definition of a “Good Enough Mother? Follow Rebecca Greene Blog  https://www.whinypaluza.com/ Book  https://bit.ly/WhinypaluzaBook Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/whinypaluzaparenting Instagram https://www.instagram.com/becgreene5/ @becgreene5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whinypaluzamom?lang=en @whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of people--from popular bloggers to academics to contemplatives--are pitching that our drive for greatness might not be giving us what it promises. Might "good-enough" living offer us a kind of joy along with giving us a place in a whole world that's happier? Dave Schmelzer mentions four recent discussion of this before focusing on two, including the mega-popular self-help book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.Mentioned on this podcast:The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, by Mark MansonThe Good-Enough Life, by Avram AlpertMentioned in passing:The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary, by Ronald SiegelDonald Winnicott's thinking about "The Good-Enough Mother"

For today's episode, we're featuring Dr. Renee Matthews. Dr. Renee Matthews is a leader in the healthcare industry. She has spent the early part of her career as a medical educator and as a radio host for a satellite radio show. Dr. Renee Matthews was awarded the 2013 Friend of Mobile C.A.R.E. Award for her commitment to raising awareness of asthma in her current city of Chicago. In addition to writing about health, Dr. Matthews conducts speaking engagements on topics like social media, motivation, inspiration and provides business advice to start-ups and entrepreneurs. In addition to being featured in Ebony and Essence magazine. Dr. Matthews was a contributing writer for Good Enough Mother, Essence, MadameNoire, and Black and Married With Kids, where she was reporting on health news and health care. In addition to her columns, Dr. Matthews has often appeared as a lecturer before various organizations. Type in "drmelva" and get a 10% Discount On Dr. Renee's Books. Check the links below! www.mommyicantbreathe.com www.noreneeyouareallergic.com https://askdrrenee.info Do you want to work with me? Get your Free 15-minute strategy call and Learn more: talkwithdrmelva.com Join The One Percent Code Collective Facebook Group now! Never miss any updates! Follow us on your favorite podcast platform: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow my social media accounts: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

Mothers define our childhood, so it only makes sense that they might define our adulthood too, right? In today's episode, Louise is joined  viral TikTok Therapist, LMFT and EMDR/TRM trained therapist and the powerful pair discuss all things Mummy issues and look at the complex relationships we can have with our Mother's. They look at the positives we can take from our Mother's in childhood and adulthood but also the way that they can push our buttons like no others. Louise & Lisa look at healthy relationships all the way through to toxic relationships, setting boundaries, commenting on our lives and decision making and more including:⇢ The psychological model of the ‘Good Enough Mother' ⠀⇢ What we learn from Mom, and what we learn from Dad;⠀⇢ How often we look at the parent who made the ‘loudest' or most ‘painful' wounds - and ignore the quieter one; ⠀⇢ How to understand Mum's judgment, criticism and constant feedback - as well as the guilt when she always calls and you're ‘too busy' to talk;⠀⇢ How to set boundaries, why they are important and how to handle the backlash; ⠀⇢The ‘Fleet' Analogy - about how to have a healthy relationship with your parents (and family) that doesn't lead into isolation or enmeshment; ⠀⇢ The ‘Characters We Play In Our Families' - how everyone is taught to play a role in the family and how you can change this when you shine a light on it. And so much more.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ⠀Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumballConnect with Louise on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__Connect with OPENHOUSE on Instagram: @theopenhousepodcast⠀Connect with Lisa Smith on Instagram: @somymomsatherapistConnect with Lisa Smith on TikTok: @somymomsatherapistStream So My Mom's A Therapist on Spotify: here⠀Sign up to join the OPENHOUSE mailing list to receive first access to all workshops, courses and live events: www.thisisopenhouse.com⠀–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 

Ben ik pas goed genoeg als ik álles heb gegeven? Natuurlijk weet onze ratio dat het antwoord daarop ‘nee' is, maar in de praktijk valt het niet mee om genoegen te nemen met ‘goed genoeg'. Terwijl de wetenschap laat zien dat er ook in het moederschap ruimte is voor falen. Onze snelle prestatiemaatschappij legt een immense druk op ons als moeders (en we gooien daar vaak zelf nog een schepje bovenop). Geen moeder is perfect, en perfectie is ook niet iets om na te streven. Sterker nog: het is zelfs gezond als je kinderen zien hoe jij dealt met fouten. Waar het om gaat, is hoe je je vervolgens herstelt. En ook (of juist!) als je voor jezelf kiest ben je goed genoeg, je bent naast moeder ook vrouw. Tijd voor jezelf maken is belangrijk, het is oké ook als je even géén zin hebt in je kinderen. Daarom staat de officiële eerste aflevering van dit seizoen in het teken van: the good enough mother. Samen met Anja van Onna – GZ-psycholoog en mede-oprichter van De Hele Mama, een platform voor holistische vrouwenzorg – duik ik in dit onderwerp. We praten over álles geven, over pleasen en het knagende schuldgevoel van alle kanten, over fouten maken en veilige hechting. Verhelderend, to the point en vól met praktische tips om meteen toe te passen. Kortom: een flinke dosis liefde en motivatie.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hilary Barnett of Whole Motherhood shares her thoughts in defense of the good enough mother. Episode 052: In Defense of The Good Enough Mother by Hilary Barnett Hilary Barnett is an author, wife, entrepreneur and mother of two. She lives in Nashville and is the founder of Savvee, a boutique marketing agency that helps organizations define and create meaningful online content. You can usually find her walking the tightrope between the practical and the ideal, what is and what could be. Hilary believes every mother is extraordinary, and typically writes the words that she most needs to hear. The original post is located here: https://wholemotherhood.co/in-defense-of-the-good-enough-mother/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest this week is Dr Sophie Brock, a Motherhood Studies Sociologist (a Social Scientist) and Mother of 1 living in Sydney, Australia. She provides analysis of Motherhood in our culture, exploring the ways individual experiences of Mothers are shaped by broader social constructs.I first found out about Sophie's amazing work while recording a podcast with Louise Agnew in S2Ep41 and I am so glad I did, what she is doing really resonates with me and it is so valuable.Sophie supports professionals, business owners and creatives in revolutionising what Motherhood means in our society, and how individual Mothers are supported and understood.This has been her of research and passion for over a decade now. Her work is grounded in her PhD in Sociology from The University of Sydney, her own experiences as a Mother, and her own ongoing learning from her clients and community.Sophie's vision is for a Motherhood liberated from patriarchal structural constraints, where Mothers have agency, support, and possibilities open to them. Creating this world requires the deconstruction of dominant models of Motherhood, including ‘the perfect mother myth', intensive mothering ideology, and martyrdom-motherhood. She believes that through this work, we can create space to imagine, (re)claim, explore, and connect to a version of Motherhood that sees women who mother as valued, powerful and whole.Sophie's offerings include self-study courses for Mothers and practitioners, her podcast The Good Enough Mother, and her Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification program.In todays chat with Sophie we discuss the movie The Lost Daughter, which may be triggering. If so, I encourage you to seek help from those around you, or from resources on line. I have compiled a list of international resources here.Connect with Sophie website / facebook / instagramemail - info@drsophiebrock.comPodcast - instagram / websiteMaternal Scholars AustraliaMusic used with permission from Alemjo my new age and ambient music trio.When chatting to my guests I greatly appreciate their openness and honestly in sharing their stories. If at any stage their information is found to be incorrect, the podcast bears no responsibility for guests' inaccuracies.

Dr. Susan Landers is living proof that caring for others starts with caring for ourselves. After 20 years as a neonatologist (pediatric intensive care doctor), she began to feel unmotivated and exhausted. She was burned out. Raising children and caring for sick babies became unmanageable. So she rethought it all. Her memoir, “So Many Babies: My Life Balancing a Busy Medical Career & Motherhood” reminds us that behind the scenes of many professional women lies self-doubt and struggle—and that vulnerability is the birthplace of health. In this episode, Dr. McBride and Dr. Landers discuss their shared experiences of juggling motherhood with their medical careers and their insights on preventing burnout. Join Dr. Lucy McBride every Tuesday for a new episode of Beyond the Prescription on Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you catch your podcasts. Find her at lucymcbride.com/podcast. Get full access to Are You Okay? at lucymcbride.substack.com/subscribe

I am so excited about this episode. This week's guest, Dr. Sophie Brock, says that to connect with the authenticity of who we are we first have to deconstruct who the world expects us to be. Isn't that so powerful? She literally has a PhD in motherhood. She is a motherhood studies sociologist. This episode is such a brilliant follow-on to last week's episode with Dr. Rick Hanson. If you haven't listened to that one please do after you listen to Sophie's. I feel like this episode is so powerful. It does something really important, which is to put your individual experience of being a mother and all the challenges that come with that into the wider societal context. Essentially revealing what it means to be a mother in the world today. If you have ever felt that guilt on you, this episode is going to help you so much. It's going to help you feel freer, lighter and more self-compassion for your incredible role as a mother. Sophie explains that so much of the tension in motherhood actually comes from society and what it expects from us. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: What it means to be a mother in this world Where the tension and guilt of motherhood come from Why you feel so guilty all the time How we can free ourselves from that guilt If you love this episode, copy the link, and please share it. Be that person amongst your friends who is sharing supporting and lifting others up with content like this. We all need this right now. If there ever was a time to support mothers, it is now. I would be so grateful if you would help me spread the incredible wisdom of the guests we have on the podcast. We can actually play a huge role in changing the structure of motherhood.- Dr. Sophie Brock As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. SPONSOR - ATHLETIC GREENS My sponsor this week is a product I use every day - Athletic Greens. My motto is ‘I can only be the mother I want to be when I look after myself too' and taking Athletic Greens each morning for my health reminds me of that. We are grateful to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode of the Motherkind podcast. With 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, AG1 is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. Invest in your health without compromise! Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME - STARTS 14TH OF SEPTEMBER 2022 Our next round of group coaching starts on the 14the of September. If you want to be coached by me and feel like now is your time. I'd love for you to join us. It is a small group of 10 who come together for 8 weeks led by me to explore topics like boundaries, energy, values journaling and much more. It is going to help you find clarity, connection and community. Head to motherkind.co for more information. ABOUT DR. SOPHIE BROCK Dr. Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and Mother living in Sydney, Australia. She provides analysis of Motherhood in our culture, exploring the ways individual experiences of Mothers are shaped by broader social constructs. Sophie supports professionals, business owners and creatives in revolutionising what Motherhood means in our society, and how individual Mothers are supported and understood. Sophie's offerings include self-study courses for Mothers and practitioners, her podcast The Good Enough Mother, and her Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification program. 

In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with author, blogger, and friend Rene Syler about how she approaches setbacks in life and what she has learned from raising two adult children.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode is a conversation with Dr. Sophie Brock about motherhood, identity, how society views women and why women struggle with “feeling like themselves” and our purpose. This is a replay from The Frae Podcast. Dr. Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and Mother living in Sydney, Australia. Sophie supports professionals, business owners and creatives in revolutionising what Motherhood means in our society, and how individual Mothers are supported and understood with offerings that include self-study courses for Mothers and practitioners, her podcast The Good Enough Mother, and her one of a kind Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification program. To find more from Sophie, you can follow her Instagram @drsophiebrock or check out her website drsophiebrock.comTopics we chat about include: The identity shift of motherhood and letting go of "past you" How does our sense of self and identity change when we become Mothers? Why can it feel so hard to be a 'Mum' AND juggle everything else in our lives? How can we be both 'Mum' and 'me', without feeling guilty and torn in different directions? Can being a Mother offer us a path to transformational personal growth? How? In what ways do our children benefit by us expanding our idea of what it means to be a 'Mum' and allowing ourselves to explore/grow our sense of self and identity as womenFollow Kylie Camps on Instagram @kyliecamps Follow Jacquie Ward on Instagram @the_brave_space_ Follow The Kind Parenting Company on Instagram @thekindparentingcompany Sign up to The Kind Parenting Company newsletter For 20% off The Kind Parenting Company Sleep & Behaviour Programs use the code KPCPODCAST20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond! Today we bring you a special podcast recorded in May 2020 for World Maternal Mental Health day. Birth Trauma Awareness week 2022 just concluded with a powerful theme this year on Birth Injuries. Our panel discussion raising awareness of maternal mental and other health issues with experts and mothers is as timely and relevant as ever. We hope you enjoy todays long form discussion. For questions and comments on this podcast email us at hello@pbbmedia.orgOur live-stream event took place on Wednesday 6th May and was streamed through Facebook live via Maternal Mental Health Matters. The focus for the panel discussion is celebrating mothers and marking World Maternal Mental Health Day in a positive way (prevention, solutions-based approach, support etc) - a panel of experts, practitioners and mothers coming together to discuss the latest in maternal health and wellbeing.Maternal Mental Health Panellists:* Dr Oscar Serrallach - Integrative Doctor with a special interest in maternal health and postnatal wellbeing. Dr Serrallach was the first to recognise something he termed Postnatal Depletion. The Postnatal Depletion Cure is his first book.
* Callie Brown - Mother, Coach, writer, speaker and life enthusiast.
* Dr Sophie Brock- Sociologist, mother, and founder of The Good Enough Mother: a podcast and platform for mothering discussion and resources. Sophie is also AMIRCI President.
* Alecia Stains - Mother, Maternity Advocate, Director of Maternity Consumer Network and Hypnobirthing Educator.
* Mary Kirk - Midwife and maternity advocate. Mary is Vice-President of International Confederation of Midwives and founder of Safe Motherhood For All - First Baby Campaign Inc.
* Ella Noah Bnacroft, proud bundjalung woman, artist, published author, mentor, consultant and founder of “The Returning Indigenous Corporation”. The Returning is an Indigenous charity that brings health and wellness through a nature based approach and connection back to country led by Indigenous facilitators
* Kirilly Dawn, Barkindji woman, doula and embodiment practitioner. Kirily is also a Development Director at PBB Media Incorporated. 
The panel is hosted by Sally Cusack from our acclaimed Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond podcastProduced and directed by Annalee Atia, co-founder and Development Director at PBB Media Incorporated.This panel discussion was recorded on Gadigal lands on Wednesday, 6 May 2020 
This event is brought to you by four major Australian nonprofits: Maternity Choices Australia, Safe Motherhood for All, Maternity Consumer Network and PBB Media Incorporated.#maternalmhmatters #birthtraumaawarenessweek

We've covered a lot of ground in 163 episodes of unSILOed. We've dug into topics like economics, psychology, biology, and many many more. So today we're going to tackle the meaning of life. It's about time, right?!Iddo Landau, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Haifa. He has written extensively on the meaning of life. His latest book is “Finding Meaning in an Imperfect World.” So let's dive into the meaning of life here. Within that, Greg & Iddo discuss perfectionism, subjective happiness, mediocrity as a virtue, “good enough mothers,” and finding meaning in doing the dishes.Episode Quotes:On the meaning of lifeI think in general, we should remember that life is terrible and life is wonderful. It includes horrific things and it includes very good and wonderful things. And many people, not all people, but many people, have quite a lot of power to live their lives in ways in which there is more meaningfulness or good than meaninglessness or bad.The business of philosophyThe business of philosophy is the pursuit of truth. So we should not try to cheat ourselves or delude ourselves.On happinessI think that happiness can be seen as of intrinsic value. I mean, there is good reason to be happy just for the sake of happiness. However, that does not mean that happiness and meaningfulness always come together.On perfectionismThe general thrust of perfectionism is the view or the sensation that if things are not excellent or perfect, of extremely high quality, then they're not worth anything. It's a bit like a person who looks into the sun and then is blinded because he cannot see anything that is in regular light. Show Links:Resources:Viktor Frankl - WikipediaWhat Is a "Good Enough Mother"? | Psychology TodayDonald Winnicott - WikipediaGuest Profile:Professional Profile at University of HaifaProfessional Profile at Psychology TodayHis Work:Iddo Landau on Google ScholarThe Oxford Handbook of Meaning in LifeFinding Meaning in an Imperfect WorldIs Philosophy Androcentric?

In this Mini DMC, Alex and Rivki talk candidly about their parenting journeys: what they wish they knew, what they'd tell their younger parent selves, and what they've learned along the way. Here's an open DMC for any listeners out there who want to hear perspectives on parenting by non-parenting experts!Show notes:The "Good Enough Mother"https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/suffer-the-children/201605/what-is-good-enough-mother"Middos are caught, not taught"- Rabbi Avraham Kohn zt"l

Dr. Susan Landers had it all. A brilliant career in neonatology in the NICU unit, a supportive husband, also a doctor, and three children. It was wonderful, and sometimes, it was far too much.Today, Susan is the author of So Many Babies: My Life Balancing a Busy Medical Career and Motherhood.You will learn:Attempting to give 150% to parenting and your profession will lead to burnout Work- life balance is a myth when in a full time demanding profession while parenting a young family, according to Susan. At best, it's a challenging juggling act. Pushing back against perfectionism is key to having a healthy life.For show notes, click HEREBuy Lizbeth a Coffee to support the show.

Welcome back to Motherkind Moment. Moment is your place on a Monday for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week's Moment is with the brilliant Dr Sophie Brock. She is a motherhood studies sociologist. She literally has a PhD in motherhood. In this powerful clip, Dr Sophie shares why so much of our guilt isn't ours at all, but is driven by our societal expectations about what we think we should be doing. And that is where the guilt comes in. The most important thing we have to do with guilt is hold it up to the light - don't ignore it, don't push it away -ask yourself do I feel guilty because I stepped out of my own values or is it because I have absorbed these messages about what I think I should be doing? Challenge and question your guilt. It is so powerful to be aware that the majority of our guilt is driven by what we think we should be doing instead of what we really want to be doing. I hope you really love this short clip. You can listen to the clip by clicking above or the full episode here. MOTHERKIND PROGRAMMES AND RESOURCES FREEDOM FROM PERFECTIONISM: Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. INSTAGRAM: @motherkind_zoe - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day. ABOUT DR SOPHIE BROCK Dr. Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and Mother living in Sydney, Australia. She provides analysis of Motherhood in our culture, exploring the ways individual experiences of Mothers are shaped by broader social constructs. Sophie supports professionals, business owners and creatives in revolutionising what Motherhood means in our society, and how individual Mothers are supported and understood. Sophie's offerings include self-study courses for Mothers and practitioners, her podcast The Good Enough Mother, and her Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification program.

The pressure to be perfect as a mother is immense in modern society - no wonder if you feel like you're not living up to the standards and expectations placed on you to be ‘a good mum'.  In this episode, I speak to Motherhood Studies Sociologist Dr Sophie Brock about how hard it is to be a mother today, as we “can't self-compassion our way out of structural barriers, constraints, and institutional failings” affecting mothers.  We cover: The social construction of motherhood and being ‘a good mum' The anger/guilt trap in motherhood Maternal regret - ‘shouldn't have become a mother' Putting more pressure on ourselves is counterproductive  Matrescence - transitional experience of becoming a mother Self-compassion can't stop misogyny or racism Steps to let go of motherhood guilt Questioning the internalized markers of success as a ‘perfect mother'   The bar of being a ‘good father' low, the bar for ‘good mother' extremely high Mummy wars of shaming and comparison with other mothers Dealing with judgemental comments for your choices Dr Sophie Brock provides analysis of Motherhood in our culture, exploring the ways individual experiences of Mothers are shaped by broader social constructs. Sophie's offerings include self-study courses for Mothers and practitioners, her podcast The Good Enough Mother, and her Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification program.   To connect further -  https://drsophiebrock.com/   @drsophiebrock on Instagram and Facebook   Order my book, The Lasting Connection, here Find out more about my upcoming group coaching for women who struggle with perfectionism and not feeling enough by messaging me - www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/contact-us/ Find me at www.thethomasconnection.co.uk

This episode explores how to move and shift as your calling to fulfill your purpose changes, the importance of advocating for yourself, and the impact of asthma and allergies with my guest, Dr. Renee Matthews. Dr. Renee is a leader in the healthcare industry through media and public relations. Her show “Out of Office with Dr. Renee” is seen in 45,000 Doctors' offices and Walgreens across the country. Questions this episode will answer: -How can childhood health conditions impact your life? -What are some challenges when you change careers and strategies to move forward even if you don't have a blueprint? -Why are coaches helpful in times that you are shifting into a new season? -What are ways to pursue your dreams when those around you are naysayers? This is one of those episodes where there are so many lessons in someone's story, including finding your own path even if you don't have a blueprint. This discussion of Dr. Renee's journey through and past traditional medicine weaves together how living your truth and living in your purpose can improve your physical and mental health. Connect with Dr. Renee http://youtube.com/AskDrRenee http://twitter.com/AskDrRenee http://instagram.com/AskDrRenee http://facebook.com/AskDrRenee Resources: http://AskDrRenee.info http://mommyicantbreathe.com http://noreneeyouareallergic.com Feel Better: 5 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety coaching guide: www.FeelBetterBonus.com About Dr. Renee: Dr. Renee Matthews is becoming a leader in the healthcare industry. She has spent the early part of her career as a medical educator and as a radio host for a satellite radio show. Dr. Renee Matthews was awarded the 2013 Friend of Mobile C.A.R.E. Award for her commitment to raising awareness of asthma in her current city of Chicago. In addition to writing about health, Dr. Matthews conducts speaking engagements on topics like social media, motivation, inspiration and provides business advice to start-ups and entrepreneurs. In addition to being featured in Ebony and Essence magazine. Dr. Matthews was a contributing writer for Good Enough Mother, Essence, MadameNoire, and Black and Married With Kids, where she is reporting on health news and health care. In addition to her columns, Dr. Matthews has often appeared as a lecturer before various organizations. She's drawn from her experiences while putting her expertise to work for a number of media outlets and the talk show circuit. As a long-time asthmatic, she has become an impassioned advocate for asthma education. She addresses the concerns asthma sufferers have getting their best possible health and medical care by supplying them with tools and knowledge they need to navigate the healthcare system, stay safe in the pursuit of care, and engaging patients to be active participants in their health and healthcare. Most recently, Dr. Renee appears in her show “Out of Office with Dr. Renee” which is seen in 45,000 Doctors' offices and Walgreens across the country.

When we get pregnant, everybody talks about the baby. But what about the mother? Becoming a mother—even thinking about becoming one—involves complex feelings and emotions. But the “Bliss Myth” idea says that we should feel one note about becoming a parent, and that note is happiness and joy. If we don't feel joy, and we don't love motherhood, then are you a bad mom? No! It's totally normal to feel a huge range of feelings, including ambivalence, anger, regret, disappointment, love, tenderness, exhaustion, frustration, and more. Having feelings, especially multiple conflicting feelings, doesn't make you a bad mom: it makes you a human being, like the rest of us. Alexandra Sacks, MD is a reproductive psychiatrist who popularized the concept of matrescence, or the period of transition surrounding becoming a mother. Her 2018 TED Talk reached 1.5 million views worldwide, and she wrote a New York Times article called The Birth Of A Mother that was the number one most read piece of 2017 for the Well Family Section. The truth is more complicated, and Dr. Sacks says a huge range of feelings about motherhood is all totally normal. Things like panicking when you find out that you're pregnant, or feeling ambivalent at first when you see your newborn, or having new feelings about your partner or your own parents are all absolutely reasonable feelings to have during your pregnancy and parenting journeys. In this episode, we talk to one of America's top reproductive psychiatrists about the range of emotions and feelings that come with motherhood, and why matrescence is totally natural and normal. In this episode we talk about: Matrescence as an extended phase of all women's lives, including women who choose not to have children or who experience infertility, and Dr. Sacks focused work on the period of pregnancy and the first year of motherhood. The Bliss Myth and other honest stories we're missing about motherhood. The harmful trope of the “bad mother” as the cornerstone of evil characters in myth and popular culture. The idea of the “Good Enough Mother” as permission and guiding light for mother's overwhelmed by messages of perfection; that we should aim for not superhuman perfection but providing a safe, stable, loving childhood. How being a “perfect” mother can actually harm our children in the long term, leading to decreased resiliency, slowing the learning process, and interfering with children's ability to grow and achieve independence. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://startupparent.com/110 STARTUP PARENT NEWSLETTER: https://startupparent.com/newsletter THE WISE WOMEN'S COUNCIL: https://startupparent.com/wwc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/startupparent/message

I am so excited about this episode. This week's guest, Dr. Sophie Brock, says that to connect to the authenticity of who we are we first have to deconstruct who the world expects us to be. Isn't that so powerful? Dr. Sophie Brock literally has a PhD in motherhood. She is a motherhood studies sociologist. This episode is such a brilliant follow-on to last week's episode with Dr. Rick Hanson. If you haven't listened to that one please do after you listen to Sophie's. I feel like this episode is so powerful. It does something really important, which is to put your individual experience of being a mother and all the challenges that come with that into the wider societal context. Essentially revealing what it means to be a mother in the world today. If you have ever felt mum guilt, this episode is going to help you so much. It's going to help you feel freer, lighter and more self-compassion for your incredible role as a mother. Sophie explains that so much of the tension in motherhood actually comes from society and what it expects from us. In this episode you'll learn about: What it means to be a mother in this world Where the tension and guilt of motherhood comes from Why you feel so guilty all the time How we can free ourselves from that guilt If you love this episode, copy the link, and please share it. Be that person amongst your friends who is sharing, supporting and lifting others up with content like this. We all need this right now. If there ever was a time to support mothers, it is now. I would be so grateful if you would help me spread the incredible wisdom of the guests we have on the podcast. As always, we continue the conversation over on Instagram, so come and join us there. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://drsophiebrock.com/ @drsophiebrock on Instagram and Facebook FREEBIES! Find out how you can take control of your life, reconnect to you and more! Download ‘10 Ways to Reconnect to You' and our weekly and monthly check-in on Motherkind.co. Are you ready to find freedom from guilt? Let me help you find Freedom from Perfectionism if you are a mother who has ever felt not quite enough. About Dr. Sophie Brock Dr. Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and Mother living in Sydney, Australia. She provides analysis of Motherhood in our culture, exploring the ways individual experiences of Mothers are shaped by broader social constructs. Sophie supports professionals, business owners and creatives in revolutionising what Motherhood means in our society, and how individual Mothers are supported and understood. Sophie's offerings include self-study courses for Mothers and practitioners, her podcast The Good Enough Mother, and her Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification program. 

Life is best lived when in balance, but for most women, achieving balance is the equivalent of walking a tightrope without a safety net underneath, tricky at best and, for many, a definite struggle. This is especially true for working mothers. In this week's episode, we take on our relationship with work and family while trying to achieve and be quote "good enough mothers" with retired neonatologist Dr. Susan Landers. She walks us through the lessons she learned about work/life balance as a high-achieving physician. Those lessons have now been parlayed into a mission to educate women to show up as their best selves, be present, and own their accomplishments as wives, mothers, and career-driven women. Dr. Landers takes us on a journey to nourish our souls through family and work. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Dr. Landers reflects on her career, her passion for serving working mothers, and how mother's strikeout 03:54 Understanding of kids needs at different stages 06:04 Being a "good enough mother": what that means and how we have to allow ourselves grace 08:40 Choosing yourself is highly important and the fullness and pleasure of our work 09:44 What women can do to hold their identity as wife, mother, and employee 09:57 Understanding your needs and the importance of grounded self-care 12:05 Learning how to work on your marriage while in the throes of juggling family and work 14:24 Find your boundaries, learn to say no, and engage with a mentor 16:26 Communication is vital in all things, especially marriage and work 18:08 Find your key group and great girlfriends add to your happiness 19:57 Balance is found within: what balance is and where to find it 22:50 Admitting what we need 24:42 The power of guilt and how to find meaning in letting go 28:20 Being good enough is about self-care 31:48 The energy struggle 34:03 Find your nurture points 37:45 Support other working moms 47:43 Get to know yourself and what you need 49:48 The importance of Dr. Landers work 51:47 Dr. Landers' 3 things A reminder of Dr. Landers' most brilliant takeaways: Do what you can because that is always enough. Be present in each task you are taking on, whether in the office or the home. Remember to review your accomplishments as you are in them, not just at the end. Balance comes from self-care, nurturing yourself, and then your relationships. Use your resources and connections to your benefit. And finally, be curious and continue to learn as this keeps you focused on your passion. Brilliant advice. If you would like to know more about balancing career and motherhood, follow dr. Landers @susanlandersmd and visit susanlandersmd.com for more information about her book So Many Babies. Love this episode and want to keep the inspiration and conversation going? Join over 15,000 members on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok who are engaging in their own life revolution daily! Love this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Still, looking for more? Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com, where you will find the Get Your Life Together, Girl blog. Until next time, be kind to yourself and others.

Topic of envy is continued as it relates to D.W. Winnicott's understanding of mother-infant relationship and the “good enough” mother.

I'm not a good enough mother. Ever said this to yourself? Hang on a minute. Good enough according to whom? Your friends? Your own mother? Someone you follow on social media? Good Housekeeping magazine? In this episode, I want to bust some of the supermom beliefs that you might be depleting and flagellating yourself with. Spoiler alert: The standards you're holding yourself to are ridiculously high – and they're probably not even YOUR standards. Ready to blow up some exhausting, outdated beliefs? *Mandy rubs palms and smiles mischievously* Cue Dr Sophie Brock, Motherhood Studies Sociologist, who explains – in a very accessible way – where these beliefs, “shoulds” and expectations around motherhood come from, and what you can do to free yourself. If you're ready to say ENOUGH to doubting your parenting, comparing yourself to other mothers, and to quit the insidious Guilt-Resentment-Explosion cycle, press play. We've got you. Show time 34 min.   Sophie's website: https://drsophiebrock.com Sophie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsophiebrock/

SUMMARY- Join Carly and Dr Sophie Brock, as they continue through the second part of Dr Sophie's story and her experience with sleep training and schedules, finding her way to trusting herself and her little one, and giving herself grace in the intense times.There's a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article- https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleepYou can find Dr Sophie (the Good Enough Mother) on the Good Enough Mother Podcast, Facebook and InstagramFull episode transcript available here.Join us on Patreon todaySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.“The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services. We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are: information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; andgeneral in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding. This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recorded Monday August 16th 2021 5:30 PM in Spokane WA  &Tuesday  August 17th 2021 10:30 AM in Sydney Australia   We are ALL UNITED by GRAVITY We all Experience GRAVITY  Approximately 9.8m/s2 throughout the world with a small degree of variability.    In this episode there is some feedback on the microphone when I am speaking. I am sorry about that. Amana Mayfield~Faulkner & Dr Sophie Brock     The Perfect Mother Myth Mothers of children with disabilities and special needs The Cultural Fishtank Comparing ourselves to other mothers Social and cultural Policing Self giving vs self sacrifice and being selfless How she decided to focus on Motherhood Studies in Sociology  “I knew Motherhood would be an experience I couldn't prepare for” Dr Sophie Brock How She drew on the strength of elder women in her life during her early postpartum days. Sophie prompts me to share about how my experiences of grief in motherhood have shaped the ways I interact with and experience motherhood How we often don't need suggestions in motherhood, but to have someone hold space for us.  How we are connected in our humanity. Ways to connect Dr Sophie Brock Connect with your Host Amana: Check out my Sistership Offerings for Women: www.BirthingNova.Love Book your Free Clarity Call with me  Watch interview Videos & More on YouTube  Purchase my Bath & Body Creations on ETSY       Connect with Sophie: Her Website: https://drsophiebrock.com Dr. Sophie Brock's Podcast: The Good Enough Mother  Listen on Spotify     or I tunes Follow her on Instagram 

SUMMARY- Join Carly and Dr Sophie Brock, a PhD in Motherhood Studies Sociology as they discuss Dr Sophie's experiences of early parenting with her little sparkler, and how she found her way through night time parenting during a relationship breakdown and how she found the support she needed in that intense time.There's a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article- https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleepYou can find Dr Sophie (the Good Enough Mother) on the Good Enough Mother Podcast, Facebook and InstagramFull episode transcript available here.Join us on Patreon todaySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.“The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).  The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services. We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are: information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; andgeneral in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding. This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast. We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.