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What happens to your brain when you become a mother? Does society respect you more, or less? Is this the most important job in the world, or is it not a job at all (unpaid labor, anyone)? Could birthing, mothering and caregiving actually be the most essential labor toward building a better future? If so, why doesn't society seem to care about our wellbeing? I am a columnist at Authority Magazine, where I interview highly impactful and functioning people about their common relevant experience ...
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The Reality of Motherhood: Insights on Matrescence and Mental Health
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Elizabeth shares her transformative journey from a private practice counselor to a dedicated motherhood coach, emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health struggles in motherhood. She candidly recounts her own challenges with hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy and the severe postpartum depression and anxiety that followed, highlight…
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Unlocking Fertility: Dr. Susan Fox on Acupuncture and Wellness
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Dr. Susan Fox shares her extensive knowledge on enhancing fertility through acupuncture and lifestyle changes, emphasizing the importance of holistic health in improving reproductive outcomes. With over 23 years of experience, Dr. Fox explains how acupuncture can significantly impact IVF success rates and discusses the vital role of overall health …
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Navigating the Emotional Depths: Dawn Friedman's Journey Through Post-Adoption Depression
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Navigating post-adoption depression can be a challenging and isolating experience for many mothers. Dawn Friedman, a clinical counselor and mother, shares her personal journey of grappling with this condition after adopting her second child. She discusses the emotional complexities of open adoption, the grief involved for both the birth mother and …
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Cali Sober Mom: How One Woman's Twin Birth Experience Sparked a Movement
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Monica Olano shares her incredible and traumatic journey of giving birth to twins, which ultimately led her to found Cali Sober Mom. She opens up about her struggles with postpartum trauma and how she turned to cannabis as a healthier coping mechanism, moving away from alcohol. Monica highlights the challenges of modern parenting and the societal s…
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The Hidden Burden: Bianca Sprague on Unpaid Care Work and Its Impact on Women
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Bianca Sprague, founder of BeboMia, sheds light on the disempowerment and mental health challenges faced by mothers within a patriarchal and capitalist society. She emphasizes that the current healthcare and parenting systems often fail to support women, leading to widespread issues such as postpartum depression and PTSD. Through personal stories a…
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