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Unpacking the Mental Load of Motherhood with Erica Djossa CEO of Momwell

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Have you ever found yourself scrubbing baseboards and questioned why you place so much pressure on yourself? As I prepare for my trip to California at the end of the month, that exact introspection led to a profound realization about the 'shoulds' in my life, a topic I eagerly explore with Erica Djossa, therapist and author of "Releasing the Motherload," on our latest Curious Neuron podcast episode. Together, we scrutinize the mental load that mothers bear, addressing the invisible tasks and the ever-elusive balance between self-care and parenting.
We offer you strategies for dealing with the intense emotional landscape that comes with parenting, ensuring that you feel seen, understood, and empowered to align your actions with your personal values. Wrapping up our conversation, we touch upon the cultural myth of the perfect mother, the critical importance of articulating boundaries, and how to advocate for yourself in an often overwhelming parenting journey. It's an episode for mothers and parents at any stage, tune in for a guiding light through the complexities of maternal mental health and well-being.
Buy Erica's new book:
Amazon in Canada

Amazon in the US
Visit her websites:
https://www.ericadjossa.com/
https://www.momwell.com/
Follow her on IG:

Want to join Curious Neuron's Reflective Parent Club?

If you want to build your self-awareness, identify your triggers and learn how to cope with emotions in front of your child book a discovery call with Cindy:
https://calendly.com/curious_neuron/intro-chat-for-1-1-coaching

Join our newsletter:

https://tremendous-hustler-7333.kit.com/1ee8afcb30

Get your FREE 40-page workbook called Becoming a Reflective Parent:
https://tremendous-hustler-7333.kit.com/reflectiveparentingworkbook
Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at [email protected] and I will send you our most popular guide called Meltdown Mountain.

Join me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/curious_neuron/
Join our Facebook group called Reflective Parenting:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theemotionallyawareparent/

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Get some discounts using the links below
Thank you to our main supporters the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro and the ...

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Chapters

1. Supporting Moms Through Mental Health (00:00:00)

2. Navigating the Motherhood Mental Load (00:06:26)

3. Navigating Societal Expectations and Personal Values (00:14:47)

4. Navigating Unrealistic Motherhood Expectations (00:23:40)

5. Managing Mom Rage and Expectations (00:34:23)

6. Balancing Motherhood and Self-Care (00:43:04)

209 episodes

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Have you ever found yourself scrubbing baseboards and questioned why you place so much pressure on yourself? As I prepare for my trip to California at the end of the month, that exact introspection led to a profound realization about the 'shoulds' in my life, a topic I eagerly explore with Erica Djossa, therapist and author of "Releasing the Motherload," on our latest Curious Neuron podcast episode. Together, we scrutinize the mental load that mothers bear, addressing the invisible tasks and the ever-elusive balance between self-care and parenting.
We offer you strategies for dealing with the intense emotional landscape that comes with parenting, ensuring that you feel seen, understood, and empowered to align your actions with your personal values. Wrapping up our conversation, we touch upon the cultural myth of the perfect mother, the critical importance of articulating boundaries, and how to advocate for yourself in an often overwhelming parenting journey. It's an episode for mothers and parents at any stage, tune in for a guiding light through the complexities of maternal mental health and well-being.
Buy Erica's new book:
Amazon in Canada

Amazon in the US
Visit her websites:
https://www.ericadjossa.com/
https://www.momwell.com/
Follow her on IG:

Want to join Curious Neuron's Reflective Parent Club?

If you want to build your self-awareness, identify your triggers and learn how to cope with emotions in front of your child book a discovery call with Cindy:
https://calendly.com/curious_neuron/intro-chat-for-1-1-coaching

Join our newsletter:

https://tremendous-hustler-7333.kit.com/1ee8afcb30

Get your FREE 40-page workbook called Becoming a Reflective Parent:
https://tremendous-hustler-7333.kit.com/reflectiveparentingworkbook
Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at [email protected] and I will send you our most popular guide called Meltdown Mountain.

Join me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/curious_neuron/
Join our Facebook group called Reflective Parenting:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theemotionallyawareparent/

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Get some discounts using the links below
Thank you to our main supporters the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute at The Neuro and the ...

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Supporting Moms Through Mental Health (00:00:00)

2. Navigating the Motherhood Mental Load (00:06:26)

3. Navigating Societal Expectations and Personal Values (00:14:47)

4. Navigating Unrealistic Motherhood Expectations (00:23:40)

5. Managing Mom Rage and Expectations (00:34:23)

6. Balancing Motherhood and Self-Care (00:43:04)

209 episodes

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