Podcast appearances and mentions of sophie brock

Have you ever wondered why so many mothers today feel overwhelmed, isolated, or pressured to present a picture-perfect life especially when it comes to drinking culture? In this episode of The Big Drink Rethink, host Anna Donaghey talks to Anna Cusack, a postnatal doula, motherhood studies practitioner, and author of the powerful book "Mama, You're Not Broken". Together, they explore the emotional realities behind the “perfect mother” myth, the pressures that lead many mums to reach for a glass of wine, and the real-life support systems that are often missing in our lives. This episode challenges common narratives around alcohol, coping, and what mums truly need.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction06:52 Experiences of pre-birth mental health issues and anxiety in postpartum.09:08 Dr. Sophie Brock studies inspired the creation of Anna's book "Mama, You're Not Broken" 12:19 Pandemic isolation and the impacts it had on expectant mothers14:57 Facing the pressures of parental ‘perfection'17:54 Conflicting emotions like shame, anger, and guilt during motherhood22:54 Australian data shows increased alcohol use among mothers as children age28:57 Community is essential for enjoying parenthood 37:53 In motherhood, there's lots of pressure to meet unrealistic ideals.44:54 Caring for children is exhausting and many use alcohol as a quick fix to relaxIf you're feeling stretched thin, tired, and in search of support, you're not alone. This episode - and the ‘Mummy Doesn't Need Wine' group - are for you. Join ‘Mummy Doesn't Need Wine' here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mummydoesntneedwineAnna's group coaching community ‘Unstuck!' helps identify your alcohol ‘stories' and beliefs, break the cycle of alcohol and all the shame that goes with it. For more information and to find out how to join, please follow this link: Unstuck! community informationTo further explore your relationship with alcohol, check out Anna's self-guided programme, The Big Drink Rethink Experiment: https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAnd apply the code POD 99 to purchase for just £99 as a podcast listenerFor the free resources accompanying this series, please head to https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/registrationIf you're loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website:...

This week on Beyond the Bump, we're revisiting Episode 146 with Dr. Sophie Brock, a sociologist who unpacks the ‘perfect mother myth.' She explains why being a 'good enough' mother is not only okay but often better for us and our kids. We discuss how social media amplifies motherhood pressures, the anger-guilt trap, and how much attention kids really need each day. Dr. Brock also shares what real self-care looks like—practical ways to care for ourselves without adding more stress. Follow Dr. Sophie Brock on Instagram at @drsophiebrock for more insights and check out her podcast The Good Enough Mother   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 

In this insightful episode of the Working Mumma podcast, I chat with Dr. Sophie Brock, a renowned motherhood studies sociologist, to delve into the constant pressure that mothers face in their quest for perfection (secret - there is no such thing). Sophie has an extensive background and career journey in sociology, focusing on motherhood, sheds light on how cultural and societal norms shape the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers today. We explored the term "good enough mother," and the social constructs that don't reflect women today, particularly as working mothers. Sophie shared the common myths and misconceptions that fuel the pursuit of perfection in motherhood, revealing the detrimental effects this mindset can have and debunking the 'perfect mother myth'. Sophie shares practical advice and strategies and provides steps that you can take to begin letting go of the need to be perfect and embrace a more compassionate, "good enough" approach to parenting. We also speak about social media's role in perpetuating the perfect mother myth and how setting realistic expectations can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic motherhood experience. Tune in to gain valuable insights and to hear Sophie's vision for what modern motherhood can truly be. ************************************************************************* Connect with Sophie via Instagram @drsophiebrock or her website drsophiebrock.com Follow Working Mumma on Instagram @workingmummacommuity for regular inspiration and tips on working mum life or connect with Carina on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/carina-obrien.  Join the free Working Mumma Community Get your free 'How to share the mental load' checklist workingmumma.com.au/mental-load/

In December, we take a break from recording new episodes and re-release the most loved episodes from the year. So if you haven't listened to this episode before, enjoy - and if you have, enjoy again. This week, Zoe's in the hot seat as she sits down with Dr Sophie Brock, who asks her about the origins of Motherkind, how to overcome barriers faced in early motherhood and the importance of taking time for yourself. Zoe also talks about why we need open our minds when we think about emotional maturity. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations' and gain access to a free 60 minute masterclass with Zoe - teaching the core principles of the book. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Shop Sambucol at Boots.com Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MOTHERKIND at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Continue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this THROWBACK 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: You can visit here website here https://drsophiebrock.com/You can follow Sophie on Instagram at @drsophiebrock

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!

In this episode I talk to Dr Sophie Brock, a Motherhood Studies Sociologist based in Sydney, Australia.I've been absorbing Sophie's wisdom via podcasts and social media for a few years, so it's a pleasure and an honour to have her on the podcast for this juicy conversation.Sophie's work in Motherhood Studies is fascinating and incredibly validating. Sophie is also a single Mum to her daughter.I HIGHLY recommend listening to (and/or sharing) this podcast whether you're expecting, or a mother to children of any age.In this episode we speak about:the difference between motherING and motherHOODthe 'Fish Tank of Motherhood Model'what we are conditioned to think a 'Mother' is and the 'Perfect Mother Myth'a personal share of mine; feelings about having another baby or notgrief in motherhood and how all emotions are valid yet not widely accepted in societymaternal rage; feeling it, acknowledging it and expressing itnot having Mum guilthow different mothering can look for each family; disabilities, neurodivergence and much moreSophie's offerings and breaking down the learningThemes: motherhood, mothering, parenting, maternal rage, disabilities and neurodivergence, fatherhoodWe also mention the work of Minna Dubin and Adrienne Rich.To see more of Sophie's work and about her resources and courses see here on her website. And connect with Sophie here on Instagram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, I would really appreciate it if you could please leave a review on the platform that you listen. Would you like to work with me? Book in for a free discovery call here!For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.

In this insightful episode of the Working Mumma podcast, I chat with Dr. Sophie Brock, a renowned motherhood studies sociologist, to delve into the constant pressure that mothers face in their quest for perfection (secret - there is no such thing). Sophie has an extensive background and career journey in sociology, focusing on motherhood, sheds light on how cultural and societal norms shape the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers today. We explored the term "good enough mother," and the social constructs that don't reflect women today, particularly as working mothers. Sophie shared the common myths and misconceptions that fuel the pursuit of perfection in motherhood, revealing the detrimental effects this mindset can have and debunking the 'perfect mother myth'. Sophie shares practical advice and strategies and provides steps that you can take to begin letting go of the need to be perfect and embrace a more compassionate, "good enough" approach to parenting. We also speak about social media's role in perpetuating the perfect mother myth and how setting realistic expectations can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic motherhood experience. Tune in to gain valuable insights and to hear Sophie's vision for what modern motherhood can truly be. ************************************************************************* Connect with Sophie via Instagram @drsophiebrock or her website drsophiebrock.com Follow Working Mumma on Instagram @workingmummacommuity for regular inspiration and tips on working mum life or connect with Carina on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/carina-obrien.  Join the free Working Mumma Community Get your free 'How to share the mental load' checklist workingmumma.com.au/mental-load/

In this episode, I am joined by Dr Sophie Brock, a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and Mother who offers education on the sociology of motherhood and how our broader society shapes our experience as mothers.Here's a summary of the main points discussed in this episode:Sense of Self and Identity: Mothers of multiples, particularly those with children who may have additional needs, grapple with the challenge of maintaining their sense of identity outside of their role as mothers. Grief and Othering: There's a grieving process experienced by mothers of multiples, especially when their experiences don't align with the idealised version of motherhood. This can be compounded if one or more of their children have disabilities. Mothers may feel othered within the community of mothers of multiples, particularly if their children have additional needs.Individualization Theory: The individualization theory, which prioritizes individualism and independence, doesn't fit well for mothers, especially those caring for children with disabilities. It invisibilises socioeconomics, trauma, and the realities of marginalisation and privilege. Instead, interdependence and vulnerability are important aspects of human relationships and should be acknowledged.The Good Enough Mother: The concept of the good enough mother, coined by Donald Winnicott, emphasizes that there's no perfect mother. It's about embracing the reality of our humanity and acknowledging that tolerable failures are beneficial for both mothers and children. We discuss how mothers can examine their internalised ideals of motherhood and define motherhood on their own terms.Dealing with Judgments: Mothers, including those of multiples, often face judgment from others and themselves. Building tolerance for discomfort, connecting with personal values, and disentangling social scripts can help mothers navigate these judgments and find acceptance in their own mothering journey.How to connect with Dr Sophie Brock:Website:https://drsophiebrock.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/drsophiebrock/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drsophiebrock/Thanks for listening! If you are a soon-to-be or current parent of multiples, be sure to head over to my website http://www.fiercekindmama.com to get my FREE resources designed specifically for you! Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook too. Credits:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/aylex/with-youLicense code: YLMJTQCPKRANEOVB

This episode of the ADHD Mums Podcast features a candid conversation with Kaitlyn Faulkner from @holding_mama, who shares her personal experiences with ADHD, autism, and motherhood, living in rural New South Wales. Kaitlyn discusses the challenges and joys of parenting three boys with neurodivergent traits, managing impulsivity and the need for routine, and her journey to a dual diagnosis of ADHD and autism facilitated by telehealth options during the pandemic. The episode also touches on the importance of breaking stigmas surrounding neurodivergence, embracing one's identity to model self-acceptance for children, and the struggle with guilt and expectations in motherhood. Kaitlyn and Jane explore the complexities of finding balance, seeking support, and the reality that many mothers experience far more struggles than joy in their motherhood journey. Kaitlyn lists Panda as a resource - check it out hereand Dr Sophie Brock check her out hereIf you'd like to follow Kaitlyn her IG is here where she shows her journey openly and honestly. It's a great page. If you loved this type of theme, check out 'The Untold Struggles of Motherhood' (Part 1) with a different guest story here

What does it mean to be a good mom? Society has created this image of what it means to be "good" in the role, and it can be summed up through The Perfect Mother Myth. So this week, I am unpacking the expectations we are held to under this social construct with the intention of bringing awareness to the absurdity of what is expected of mothers and why we have to check ourselves when it comes to the standards we are holding ourselves to. I'm sharing The Perfect Mother Myth as it has been discussed through my work with Motherhood Studies Sociologist Dr. Sophie Brock, and also presenting Professor Andrea O'Reilly's 8 Rules of Good Mothering to illustrate just how intense the unspoken rules for mothers are. This isn't just my experience - the myth of the perfect mother is based on real research of what is expected of moms. Can you relate?Download your free Aligned Motherhood workbook mentioned in this episode to start getting clear on your values and creating your fulfilled motherhood. If you found this episode valuable, share it with other moms in your life. Follow along with The Worthy Mother Podcast on Instagram @honestlyemilyrose, and don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen!

This is a goody. Find the gifts, growth and gratitude in the moments you resent, regret and have felt guilty for.  Ashy and Levi also debrief from last weeks epic chat with Sophie Brock. __________ 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

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

In this week's episode Zoe's in the hot seat as she sits down with Dr Sophie Brock, who asks her about the origins of Motherkind, how to overcome barriers faced in early motherhood and the importance of taking time for yourself. Zoe also talks about why we need open our minds when we think about emotional maturity. Continue the Conversation: 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 - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 episode is a deep conversation with Dr Sophie Brock. Sophie 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's work contributes to changing the cultural conversation on Motherhood and the individual experiences of Mothers, to create a world where Mothers feel empowered, supported, and valued. Sophie's offerings include 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. In this episode, Sophie translates some complex theoretical ideas into accessible information and provides resources and ideas for mothers to understand these concepts, to explore them for their own unique lives and to bring compassion to themselves in the journey to “good enoughness”. She describes how our culture shapes and impacts us as mothers and how we can also shape and impact that world. She describes the concept of patriarchal motherhood and the myth of the perfect mother and how this impacts our experience of motherhood. We talk about what it means to parent our children against patriarchal norms and she shares some reflection exercises that we can use to start to gently explore, unpack and challenge this for ourselves. If you want to learn more about Sophie's work please visit https://drsophiebrock.com/ and follow her @drsophiebrock on Instagram and Facebook or email info@drsophiebrock.com. If you want to learn more about the Exploring Aware Parenting Community with Danni Willow, please visit my website www.awareparenting.com.au/community/

Motherhood sociology isn't a common career but for Dr Sophie Brock, it's an area of study that provides so many answers to the modern motherhood experience. Sophie really breaks down the difference between being a mother, the act of mothering, and the culture of motherhood which allows us to separate our personal experience from the expectations of the society we live in. She also dives into the perfect mother myth, the care/career conundrum and maternal guilt. This is a brilliant episode to unpack the world in which we mother in and a rousing encouragement to figure out what you care about, let go of your guilt and foster compassion for ourselves and other mothers in our community.  Learn more 

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

Ever felt guilty as a working mum? Like you're somehow failing? Feel like you're not living up to the idea in your mind of the kind of mother you ought to be? Then my latest podcast episode is for you. My guest is Motherhood Studies Sociologist and mother Dr Sophie Brock from Australia. Sophie provides an analysis of Motherhood in our culture, exploring the ways individual experiences of mothers are shaped by broader social constructs. And what she has to share is powerful. Sophie gives an important perspective on motherhood in our modern world and you're going to want to hear it. Especially what she's got to say on the career and caring conundrum for working mothers. In this conversation, we dive in and challenge the assumptions we face as women and mothers. I know that listening to this conversation will help you to feel less guilty and more empowered - so you're not going to want to miss what Dr Sophie has to share. You can listen to the episode here: https://wisdomforworkingmums.co.uk/96 or via itunes, stitcher or spotify. Or you can find it on most other podcast platforms and apps. Could you do me a huge favour and share this episode with two or three working mums that pop into your head as you listen? My mission is to support as many working mums on their journey as possible, and so I'd be so grateful if you supported them by offering this free podcast. I hope it's been helpful to you, and if so, I hope you pass that on. Please consider rating and reviewing my show. Your review can help other people find my podcast so you'll be helping another working mum find this resource. Plus I also love to go in and read them. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to get subscribed as I don't want you to miss out. I'm adding some exciting bonus episodes and if you're not subscribed there's a good chance you'll miss out. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!

In our 146th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Dr Sophie Brock. Sophie is a sociologist and we talk all about why being a 'good enough' mother is good enough or better than striving to be the 'perfect' mother!!! What is the ‘perfect mother myth'? Why is it NOT beneficial to our kids if we are the so-called ‘perfect mother'? Do you think social media highlights the pressures of being the perfect mother more so than in the past? The importance of having conversations about what it means to be a mother in today's day and age. How much attention/one-on-one time do our kids actually need each day? Sophie speaks to the anger-guilt trap! What does self-care actually look like? And how can we self-care in a way that actually feels good and doesn't just lead to greater stress and expectations? And SO MUCH MORE!   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.    This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by KiwiCo: All our listeners will know that we like to get outside with our kids!  Yep, definitely better parents when outdoors, but with nap times, the weather (thanks La Nina), this is often not possible! And that's when our beloved KiwiCo Panda Crates come in handy!  That they do! For those who haven't heard us rabbit on about KiwiCo's Panda Crates before (first of all, where have you been, second of all…) they are subscription boxes designed for 0-2 year olds that are filled with age appropriate toys and activities that all have a research-based approach to play!  Yep, what's better than throwing a box of activities to your kids knowing they are learning as you put your feet up.  I'll tell you what's better, the fact that every second month, 2 months worth of activities arrive straight to your doorstep too!!   It's brilliant! Parenting smarter not harder - that's my motto!  Exactly! Goldie has been loving the peg puzzle which helps her to learn shapes, build her fine motor skills and explore problem solving all at once!   What a clever cookie. Yumi loves that one too. She has also been learning shapes through the squishy shapes and when she is over that uses them as pillows for her dolls which is very cute and keeps her busy for even longer!!  Win win! If you want to create a foundation for learning with Panda Crate from KiwiCo too, you can get 30% off your first month on ANY crate line (for any age) with the code BTB30 at kiwico.com

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.

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. 

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.

Content warning: This conversation involves mild discussion of abusive relationships and the lasting affects  this experience can have on our motherhood journey. In this week's episode we chat to Dr. Lisa about the transition from professional woman to mother (and back again). Lisa is a doctor of public health and has spent her career conducting large scale randomised control studies, publishing in top ranking journals, supervising students up to PhD level, and more. These days, Lisa runs a small online business dedicated to stocking high quality baby products and is currently contemplating her return to paid work after the recent birth of her second child. In her spare time (haha) Dr. Lisa runs an Instagram page, where she utilises her professional knowledge to unpack the research, remove the shame and offer a nuanced look at into the realities of parenthood. Needless to say, this conversation has both personal and professional context for Dr. Lisa. Throughout this conversation we discuss how the transition from woman to mother affects women physically, emotionally, financially. We offer personal insights from our own experience's navigating this transition and combine them with statistics and research on topics such as the motherhood penalty, the care-career conundrum (as conceptualised by Dr. Sophie Brock), the unequal distribution of domestic labour, the mental load and so much more. Whether you are currently navigating this transition, want to make sense of it retrospectively, or are preparing yourself for the future, you will love this episode. •••To connect with Dr Lisa on Instagram: @drlisa.researcherHead to her website: https://www.playnourishthrive.com.au/•••This weeks podcast sponsor is Erin from WattleTree postpartum.To connect with Erin on Instagram: @wattletreepostpartum Head to her website to book her services: https://www.wattletreepostpartum.com.au/(Mention this ad for a discount) •••Come chat to us on Instagram: @matrescence.podcast Or head to our website: https://birthofamother.com.au/

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.

Today I chat with my friend Dr Sophie Brock whose work I admire endlessly. We chat about: The undermining of motherhood as an integral part of our economy - The superficial narrative around 'self-care' and how societal factors impact this - The perfect mother myth - how we can make sense of it, and push back - Idealised mothering, Intensive mothering and the expectations on us to perform How intensive mothering & the perfect mother myth feeds into guilt and shame - 'Mum guilt' and why there doesn't seem to be an equivalent for fathers and secondary caregivers During this episode Dr. Sophie speaks about some reflective exercises we can do to help us to make sense of our Idealised Mother. You can download a worksheet here. About our guest: 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. To connect further - https://drsophiebrock.com/ @drsophiebrock on Instagram and Facebook info@drsophiebrock.com. Follow me on Instagram: @mamamatters.au For more about me and what I do, check out my website: www.mamamatters.com.au Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any other Mama Chatters goodness coming up - PLUS for the month of June, anyone who leaves a rating and review on my podcast will receive a little thank you pack in the mail.. because I appreciate you a lot!

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

Welcome to this Episode of Mother Maker. I chat with Dr Sophie Brock, who is a Sociologist/ Social Scientist specialising in Motherhood studies. In this episode we unpack the perfect mother myth, explore social conditionings of motherhood and how they impact our experience of mothering. Sophie educates us on "Fish tank motherhood" to break it all down, and we explore motherhood guilt, how it works and what to do about it. We speak on the transition of maiden to mother and the journey of matrescence, Some of the big struggles of motherhood today and how to move into being revolutionary for your own experience of motherhood and living in the space of being a visionary mother (which doesn't mean perfect). I so loved this conversation, you can find sophie on instagram here: @drsophiebrock and her website drsophiebrock.com @the.kat.river Would love to hear your take aways and gold that you felt from this episode so find me on instagram and share! Love kat

Content Warning: Mention of birth trauma, baby blues, obstetric violence, NICU, some swearing, gendered language. Today's Guest is Kelley Hassanpour, RN who is the Founder over at Parenting From Within and we are talking about the unrealistic expectations of motherhood. We covered a wide range of topics from gendered stereotypes to patriarchy's impact on motherhood and the systems that we birth in to integrating our mom parts. We could do a separate episode on each of these topics, so this is really just to get the conversation going! Highlights:3:30 – Perfect Mommy Myth “Being a good mom” “mom as martyr”7:55 - Integrating mom parts9:20 – Taking care of ourselves last10:00 - Expectations around birth and postpartum that you should experience pain, discomfort “suck it up”13:05 – Patriarchy and gender stereotypes and their impact on our health care14:24 – Losing our dignity in birth, birth-trauma, obstetric violence 16:50 - Trauma-informed care as the standard19:08 - Myth of natural motherhood21:35 – Shame34:47 – Mental Load of motherhood38:14 - Gender roles and division of labour45:58 – Unrealistic Expectations of women's beauty and bouncing back after birth48:29 – “You still need you”, doing things that connect you to you51:12 – How can we break down these myths and stereotypes?Resources: Dr. Sophie Brock https://drsophiebrock.com Brené Brown's Podcast https://brenebrown.com/podcast-show/unlocking-us/ The 4th Trimester By Kimberly Ann Johnsonhttps://www.amazon.ca/Fourth-Trimester-Postpartum-Balancing-Restoring-ebook/dp/B071ZXWNSC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=307EKWHTN8HEW&keywords=4th+trimester+book&qid=1649452704&sprefix=4th+tr%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1 Untamed by Glennon Doylehttps://www.amazon.ca/Untamed-Glennon-Doyle-ebook/dp/B07VSZTKJ8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E4C3W4VT3H7A&keywords=untamed&qid=1649452888&sprefix=untamed%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1  You can find Kelley at https://www.parentingfromwithin.caFacebook @parentingfromwithin Instagram @parenting_from_within_ You can find us at www.perinatalwellbeing.ca on Instagram @perinatalwellbeing_ontario or by email info@perinatalwellbeing.ca 

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. 

Welcome to another Therapy Thursday episode that I run you through a big feeling - resentment. I talk you through what it is, what feelings come together to create resentment and also how you can take radical responsibility in your life to move through resentment and feel less overwhelmed and stressed! Plus, this weeks recommendations - The Frae podcast with Kylie Camps. Diet Myths episode with Josh Wiggins. Also, Motherhood and Identity with Dr Sophie Brock

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. Dr Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and Mother living in Sydney, Australia. She provides social analysis of Motherhood in our culture, exploring the ways individual experiences of Mothers are shaped by broader social scripts. 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 one of a kind Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification program. To connect further - https://drsophiebrock.com/ @drsophiebrock on Instagram and Facebook info@drsophiebrock.com Topics 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 women

In today's episode I'm chatting to Dr Sophie Brock a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and single Mother to her 3yo daughter, living in Sydney, Australia. Sophie supports both mothers and professionals who work with mothers to understand the sociological construction of Motherhood and how this shapes individual mothers' lives. Sophie advocates for a reimagined version of Motherhood that sees mothers supported, valued, and empowered. She offers online courses, mentoring packages, and her Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification program. She hosts The Good Enough Mother podcast.In my chat with Sophie we talk about:How her experience as a sociologist specialising in motherhood impacted her own motherhood experienceHow collective society and cultural norms impact our individual experiences as mothersWhat the perfect mother myth is and how we can resist the allure of perfection and embrace good enough motheringConnect www.dearmamaproject.com www.instagram.com/nikkimccahon https://drsophiebrock.com/www.instagram.com/drsophiebrock 

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/

Anger and rage in Motherhood is a taboo topic that's rarely discussed. Perhaps that's due to the guilt and shame mothers feel about those moments that they ‘flip their lid'. Many will question why they feel so angry, perhaps they'll even ask what is wrong with them. This version of themselves is so foreign to that they knew pre-kids, it can be like they barely recognise themselves. If these thoughts are familiar, take heart in knowing there are(likely many!) reasons underlying them, and understanding is the first step to change. This week, Jacquie is joined by Dr. Sophie Brock, a sociologist and motherhood researcher, with a particular interest in anger and rage in motherhood. Dr. Sophie offers an important perspective on the experience; one that has catalysed ‘lightbulb moments' for mothers across the globe. During the conversation Dr. Sophie explains 'the perfect mother myth' and details how you might be falling into the anger-guilt trap. Connect with Dr Sophie Brock via: Website: www.drsophiebrock.com Instagram: @drsophiebrock Dr. Sophie's course BLOOM: Growing Through Maternal Anger is available at https://drsophiebrock.com/maternalanger *IMPORTANT* Anger and rage can be signs of perinatal mood disorder, or other disorders such as postnatal anxiety and depression, which require professional treatment. If you are struggling with either, or are unsure if you need additional support, please reach out to your GP, health care professional or PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia) https://www.panda.org.au Normalising the range of emotions experienced does not equate with condoning aggression towards children.Follow Jacquie Ward on Instagram @the_brave_space_Follow Kylie Camps on Instagram @kyliecamps 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.

It's the season finale, and I hope you enjoy this conversation with Dr Sophie Brock as much as I did. Sophie is a mother and a sociologist, and she believes that the ‘social' lens of understanding Motherhood is a critical part of the revolution in Motherhood.Her vision is for a Motherhood liberated from patriarchal structural constraints, and a practice of mothering that is empowered. Find Sophie at https://drsophiebrock.com/As ever, you can find me @cocoonbynaomi and www.cocoonbynaomi.comMy books are open for 2022 in-home postpartum support and the cookie mix will be here soon! Stay tuned for an update on that and season 3 will be here before you know it. 

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.

It's about time we had a conversation like this! Cayley Benjamin is a mom, coach and facilitator that values kindness, candour and vulnerability, and she's on a mission to lift up this generation of mothers and to forge a new path of motherhood for ourselves and future generations. After 14 years as a personal and leadership development coach and facilitator in the corporate world, she now educates and supports moms on the concept of matrescence (the development process of becoming a mother) and the social norms of motherhood. Her work is informed by her ongoing studies with both Dr. Aurelie Athan, the world's leading researcher on matrescence, and Dr. Sophie Brock, a leading Motherhood Studies Sociologist. "Becoming a mother myself had me see that while there are thousands of books and courses on parenting, almost all of them focus on the child's well-being, not the mother's. At the heart of my coaching and programs is the experience of a mother: how she's feeling, grieving, transitioning, enjoying, growing." This episode is so honest and it is what new mothers, seasoned mothers and all women need to hear! Listen and learn more about Cayley Benjamin on her IG or through her website www.cayleybenjamin.com

Dr Sophie Brock joins us today to share her amazing wisdom in mothering. Whilst being a mother, her journey began long before her personal motherhood story did, and we discuss all the ways she was influenced to explore this.   She is one of my personal motherhood mentors, and she explains so beautifully the way that 'mothers' are expected to act in the current social climate, and how as mothers, we can choose our own adventure.   Dr Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and single Mother to her 3yo daughter, living in Sydney, Australia. She works with both mothers and professionals who support mothers, to understand the ways mothers' experiences are socially and culturally shaped. Sophie advocates for the liberation of Motherhood and support for empowered practices of mothering, through her online courses, membership, mentoring, certification program and podcast - The Good Enough Mother. To connect further -  https://drsophiebrock.com/ @drsophiebrock on Instagram and Facebook info@drsophiebrock.com

Episode 25 is here and in this episode Kaitlyn and Emma Gray speak with Dr Sophie Brock. Dr Brock is a sociologist of motherhood studies and the host of The Good Enough Mother Podcast. Sophie discusses postpartum rage or maternal anger, mum guilt and how all of that is linked in with the perfect mother myth and unpacking that.  We absolutely loved having this discussion with Sophie, amongst navigating 2 tiny humans who were particularly demanding whilst we were recording.  You can find Sophie at   https://drsophiebrock.com/ @drsophiebrock on Instagram Kaitlyn @the_rehab_mama Emma @emmagray_____ If you find any of the topics triggering in this episode you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or PANDA https://www.panda.org.au/  If you enjoyed the episode please let us know by leaving a review, doing a star rating, emailing or contacting us via Instagram   

Motherhood can be an all encompassing journey. It’s hard to know when we’re not doing enough, and when we’re doing too much. The stakes have never been higher—you are protecting and raising a human being. The weight of the responsibility is real. But should motherhood have to cost your identity? Do you truly need to devote every cell of your being to your children? Our guest Dr. Sophie Brock is a sociologist specializing in motherhood studies—her work is so interesting I’ve become a student of hers—and she’s here to help us unpack the myth of the perfect mom. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3wmisGR

I have the honor of speaking with Leisa Masters of Earthside Birth Services. She is an experienced personal coach for women at the time of birth and mothering. Highlights of Our Conversation: How Leisa's role of supporting women has shifted & changed over time.  Expresses how challenging it is to put into words the work that she does.  Leisa shares her personal journey into Motherhood at 35. She reflects on her daughter's birth story, the ways she navigated the system, the moments when she wanted to say no but said yes. Leisa describes the models of care in Australia How childhood patterns affect adulthood The “Good Girl” persona Collective patterns in our culture and how they affect our options and choices.  Leisa shares how grateful she was for the support she had postpartum, especially by a friend surrounding her Breastfeeding Journey. “Breastfeeding my daughter changed my life” Leisa's journey to supporting women in the portal of motherhood.  Women are amazing! Women are often unsupported in knowing ourselves.  How she made the leap to supporting women in Birth without attending their births.  The ways she provides unique daily support to women one on one.  We discuss the way our society puts so much emphasis on the Baby and does not value the Mother and her experience.  Mother's care more about their babies than anyone else!  How she moved away from the Dogma about what is “best” for women & babies The nuances around truly seeing women. Connect with Leisa: Instagram: Earthside Leisa's Website: Earthside Birth Services Leisa's Podcast on I-Tunes or Spotify Leisa's Interview on the Free Birth Society Podcast  Leisa's Conversations with Dr Sophie Brock on The Good Enough Mother Here & Here   Connect with me, Amana: Check out my Sistership Offerings for Women: www.BirthingNova.Love Book your Free Clarity Call with me  Watch interview Videos & More on YouTube     

As a sociologist, Dr Sophie Brock's expertise is in observing human behaviour, in particular mothers. She works with professionals and mothers to understand the sociological construction of Motherhood and how this shapes individual mothers' lives. Sophie advocates for a reimagined version of Motherhood that sees mothers supported, valued, and empowered. Find out more about Fill Your Cup: World's First Biochemist Led Doula Villagewww.ifillyourcup.comInstagram @FillYourCup_