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Elissa Strauss is a writer who covers culture, gender and care. She is the author of When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. Her work appears in places like the Atlantic, CNN, Slate and the New York Times. She lives with her family in Oakland, CA.
In this episode, weâre joined by Elissa Strauss, who dives into the often-overlooked importance of care work. She explores how care has been historically devalued and argues for a cultural shift that places care at the center of our values, both in policy and in practice. We discuss the complexities of balancing care work with societal expectations, especially as mothers, and the need to involve men in caregiving roles. Elissa touches on the ethical challenges parents face today, the deep interdependence between people, and how embracing care can reshape empathy and our relationships. Join us as we unpack the power and significance of care work in shaping healthier, more equitable societies.
Learn more about Elissa: https://www.elissastrauss.com/
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TJ Matton, LCSW-C (she/her) is a social worker, psychotherapist, adult play coach, and constructive misbehavior enthusiast helping adults liberate their mind and bodies through play. TJâs business, The Playful Revolution, is focused on helping people understand the neuroscience of play and reconnect with the power and potential of play. Play is a primal need to the human body and is the neglected side of mindfulness. TJ helps people find enjoyment in the everyday, playful ways to manage stress, and empowering ways to greater fulfillment.
Learn more about TJ: www.theplayfulrevolution.com/
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Mentioned in this episode:
https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/
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On this episode Misty Pratt discusses her book 'All in Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women's Mental Health,' which combines memoir, research, and the stories of women from around the world. Misty shares her personal experience with mental illness and the challenges her grandmother faced in receiving a diagnosis. She also discusses the impact of motherhood on her mental health and the struggles she encountered within the mental health system.
Misty Pratt is a science communicator and the author of the upcoming book âAll In Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women's Mental Health.â With over a decade of experience working in the field of biomedical research, Misty unpacks how personal and systemic biases have shaped our scientific understanding of disease and wellness. Misty has written for publications including Broadview, Mindful.org, and Today's Parent, and is an advocate for better mental health care. She lives in Ottawa with her family and her mischievous pug, Winnie.
Learn more about Misty: https://www.mistypratt.com/
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Helena Vissing, PsyD and Erin discuss the critical role of somatic therapy in maternal mental health, emphasizing the need for an integrated approach that considers societal and cultural contexts. They explore the tension between public and private spheres in motherhood, the challenges of modern motherhood, and the journey towards empowered, authentic motherhood. The conversation also examines the impact of social media on motherhood perceptions and the importance of reflection and connection in navigating these complexities.
Helena Vissing, PsyD is a Licensed Psychologist certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) in private practice in California. She practices trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Dr. Vissing is experienced as Adjunct faculty at several graduate institutions, has taught Child and Adolescent Development, Treatment of Children and Adolescents, Psychodynamic Theories, and Maternal Mental Health. As Training Faculty for Maternal Mental Health NOW, Dr. Vissing also provides trainings and consultations for providers.
Learn more about Dr. Helena Vissing: www.helenavissing.com
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Tracey Lindeman, in her discussion of her book "Bleed," highlights systemic issues in diagnosing and treating endometriosis, pointing to misogyny and paternalistic care in the medical system. She emphasizes the dismissal of women's pain and the impact on reproductive rights, mental health, and the invisibility of chronic conditions.
Tracey Lindeman is a longtime freelance journalist (The Guardian, the Associated Press, CBC, Fortune, etc.) and the author of BLEED: Destroying Myths and Misogyny in Endometriosis Care. She is from Montreal and will soon be moving to Chicago.
Go to bleedthebook.com for info and reach out to [email protected] for book orders.
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Today on the podcast is Marissa Rivera Bolaños. Marissa is a doula, gentle parenting coach and visual artist with a passion to create change around the way our culture approaches women's health. In this discussion Marissa and Erin talk about gentle parenting beyond the white, heteronormative narratives we often associate with gentle parenting.
Mentioned in this episode:
Marissaâs article âThis is how patriarchy weaponizes gentle parenting and leaves moms behindâ: www.wombrevolution.com/blog/this-is-how-patriarchy-weaponizes-gentle-parenting-and-leaves-moms-behind
@latinxparenting
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Dr. Nicole Pensak and Erin talk about the maternal brain, matrescence and why mothers deserve to be paid more.
Dr. Pensak is a Clinical Psychologist, author and researcher specializing in treating postpartum mental health, anxiety, OCD, and depression. She is certified in postpartum mental health and provides evidence-based therapy to her patients. Dr. Pensak serves on the Expert Review Board for Parents Magazine. She is also the author of the book Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain.
Follow Dr. Pensak on instagram: www.instagram.com/drnikkipensak
Learn more about Dr. Pensak and purchase her book: www.drnicoleamoyalpensak.com
Watch Dr. Pensakâs TED talk on Youtube
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Erin and Nykesha Geeter talk about anti-racism parenting and the intersection of anti-Black racism and sexism (aka âBlack Feminismâ).
Nykesha Geeter, MSW MPsy PPSC (on TikTok/Instagram/Patreon as TheAntiRacismEducator). Nykesha has spent over 15 years servicing children and families in communities in Southern California both in education and social services agencies. In addition, she has earned certification in both parenting education and as a doula to further learn ways to provide extensive support to marginalized families. She further advanced and began creating content for parents (and soon to be parents) specific to anti-racist and feminist practices and ways to progress in understanding while educating their children.
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Find Nykesha on Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@theantiracismeducator
Find Nykesha on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/nykesha-anti-94959167
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Erin and Dr. Sam DuFlo talk all things pelvic floor!
Dr. Sam DuFlo is the Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Indigo Physiotherapy - a pelvic physical therapy practice founded on the premise that the body deserves more and deserves better. Since opening in 2016 in a single rented room in Baltimore City, Indigo has grown to eight boutique locations and counting. Sam is also the author of Pelvic Prep School, a board member for &Mother and Caroline Center, the 2023 recipient of the APTA Maryland Henry O. and Florence P. Kendall Award, one of The Daily Record Maryland's Top 100 Women of 2023, a runner, and a mother.
Learn more about about Indigo Physio at www.indigophysio.com/
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Bryana and Erin talk about conscious parenting, parenting boys, and needing fathers to evolve along with their femal counterparts. Bryana makes a case for how conscious parenting can be a revolutionary act that has the potential to create a more inclusive and compassionate society.
Bryana Kappadakunnel, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and the owner of Conscious Mommy. She is endorsed as an Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. She helps parents learn how to parent themselves first and transform their relationships with their children. She is the mother of 2 sons.
Learn more about about Bryana at www.consciousmommy.com
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Nilam Patel, is the author of Finding Her Being Her, A Journey of Poems where she invites readers into a world of profound introspection and self-discovery. She is also a pharmacist, mother, artist, and the COO of the Bloom Foundation.
Nilam talks about finding her unique voice, grieving a pregnancy loss, and healing through writing.
Learn more about Nilam: https://findingherbeingher.com/
Follow Nilam on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nilam.poetry
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Linda Fruits is the content creator behind the relatable motherhood account @fruitsofmotherhood. Her mission in life is to normalize the sweet, bitter and bittersweet Fruits of Motherhood, with a side of humor. Linda wrote, designed and illustrated a book called, The Mom Life.
Linda and Erin talk about finding yourself in motherhood, coming out and living authentically.
Learn more about Linda: https://fruitsofmotherhood.com/Follow Linda on Instagram: www.instagram.com/fruitsofmotherhoodFollow Erin on Instagram:â â â â â â â â â instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapistâ â â â â â â â â Learn more about Erin Spahr:â â â â â â â â â erinspahrtherapy.comâ â â â â â â â â
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Candy Baracat-Donovan is one half of Like A Sister, founded alongside her real life sister, Tiffany Miller. They use their backgrounds - Certified Lactation Counselor (Candy), trained postpartum doula (Tiffany) and new parent educators (both of them) to support new and expecting families of all kinds and they learn how to make the right choices for their unique family. We believe everyone needs a "sister" by their side to offer evidence-based information, non-judgmental and inclusive support as they learn how to parent. Our services are offered virtually, and we support clients around the world. Candy also consults with political campaigns, candidates and activists about how to use communication tools - especially social media - to create social change.
Candy and Erin discuss how to get involved in political activism, especially as busy moms.
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/01/18/children-laws-timeline-parents-constituency-formula/ 5 Calls Oath Count On MothersPast episodes mentioned: White Feminism with Koa Beck and Moms Demand Change with Shannon Watts
Learn more about Like A Sister: https://likeasistersupport.com/
Follow Candy and Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeasistersupport/
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Sara Petersen, author of Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture, and a newsletter about the myth of the ideal mother called In Pursuit of Clean Countertops.
In this conversation, Sara and Erin discuss the impact and evolution of mom influencers, the performance of motherhood, and the pressure and scrutiny that women face in their roles as mothers.
Mentioned in this episode:
Cult of Perfect podcast with Virginia Sole-Smith: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cult-of-perfect/id1715674143 Mother Brain by Chelsea Conaboy KC DavisFollow Sara on Instagram: www.instagram.com/slouisepetersen
Subscribe to Saraâs substack: https://sarapetersen.substack.com
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Lisa Selin Davis, author and journalist. She has written two novels, BELLY and LOST STARS, and the nonfiction book TOMBOY: The Surprising History of Girls Who Dared to be Different. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time and many other publications. HOUSEWIFE: Why Women Still Do It All and What to Do Instead is her latest book.
Lisa Selin Davis delves into her book, 'A Housewife: Why Women Still Do It All and What To Do Instead', examining the modern concept of housewives. She discusses its historical roots, its impact on families and policies, and shares her own challenges balancing career and family. Davis advocates for structural changes like universal childcare and paid family leave, alongside a societal shift towards valuing interdependence. She emphasizes community support in parenting, including the role of institutions like churches and mosques, stressing the need to redefine the American dream.
Follow Lisa on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lisaselindavis
Follow Lisa on X: https://twitter.com/LisaSelinDavis
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Saumya Dave, M.D. is a psychiatrist, author, and mom to a toddler. She completed her psychiatry training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, where she was a chief resident and currently teaches a Narrative Medicine course. In her private practice, she is especially passionate about working with women in areas such as self-care, motherhood, and burnout. Her third novel, THE GUILT PILL, will be released in early 2025 and explores motherhood, guilt, and ambition.
In this conversation we discuss the impact of mom guilt and the importance of self-compassion in navigating these feelings.
Learn more about Saumya www.saumyadave.com
Follow Saumya on Instagram: www.instagram.com/SaumyaJDave
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Erin Harris is a virtual lactation educator, creator of Nursing Mamas, and a veteran nursing mom of 4 œ years. She is also the host of the podcast, Weaning It: A Podcast for Toddler Nursing Moms. She combines her two Master's Degrees in Health and Family communication, lactation knowledge, and personal nursing experience to focus on the parent-toddler nursing relationship. Through online courses and consults she helps extended breastfeeding parents set breastfeeding boundaries and wean gently so they can keep the bond without the burnout.
In this conversation, the Erins discuss the challenges and experiences of extended breastfeeding. Erin Harris shares her personal journey of breastfeeding her two children and the impact it had on her relationship, work, and identity as a feminist. They also touch on the societal pressures and judgments surrounding breastfeeding, the importance of choice and individual experiences, and the need for support and understanding for all mothers and parents, regardless of their feeding choices.
Listen to Erin Spahr discuss her breastfeeding journey on the Weaning It podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hWR5xIpSbCyMNTr5zDQfb?si=eGhbpvesR_ito6vRJSo9tQ
Learn more about Erin Harris: https://www.nursingmamas.com/
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Ashley Brichter is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator â like so many, her first birth did not âgo as planned.â Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families.
Ashley and Erin discussed the importance of unbiased and inclusive birth education and support, drawing from Ashley's own home birth experience to highlight systemic issues, particularly regarding Black women's birthing experiences. Ashley promoted a shift towards patient-centered care, individual advocacy, and integrating medical interventions with feminist principles, emphasizing the need for systemic reform and equitable partnerships.
Use code ERINSPAHR for 10% off all virtual and on demand classes at Birthsmarter
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Tina Cartwright, founder of Rebranding Motherhood, spent over 16 years at Procter & Gamble, shaping the destiny of global consumer brands. From Pampers© to Olay©, her expertise fueled the growth and expansion of some of the world's most iconic brands. Now, as the founder of Rebranding Motherhood, Tina pours her passion into a purpose-driven brand that has swiftly grown into a global phenomenon, uniting mothers worldwide. Together, alongside her community of mothers, Tina is building a space with a mission of unlocking: Maternal Mental Health support, Maternal Health Care Resources, and unfiltered education surrounding the female body + motherhood. Most importantly, liberating mothers to cultivate âthe villageâ within themselves.
In this conversation, Tina and Erin discuss the misbranding of motherhood and the need for a more authentic representation. Tina shares her own experience of postpartum depression and the lack of support and education for new mothers. She also discusses the role of marketing in shaping societal perceptions of motherhood and the need for a culture shift.
Rebranding Motherhood: rebrandingmotherhood.co/
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Shannon Watts, is the founder of Moms Demand Action, the nationâs largest grassroots group fighting against gun violence. She was named one of TIMEâs 100 Most Influential People, a Forbes 50 over 50 Changemaker, and a Glamour Woman of the Year. Prior to founding Moms Demand Action, Watts â a mother of five â was a communications executive at public relations firms and Fortune 100 companies. She is an active board member of Emerge America, one of the nationâs leading organizations for recruiting and training women to run for office. Her book, Fight Like a Mother: How a Grassroots Movement Took on the Gun Lobby and Why Women Will Change the World, was released in May of 2019.
Shannon and Erin talk about Shannonâs work as an activist and mother, passing the baton and the women she has connected with along the way.
Go to Shannonâs website: https://www.shannonwatts.org/
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Listen to Shannonâs podcast, Firestarters with Shannon Watts
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Follow Erin Spahr on Instagram:â â â â â â â â â instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapistâ â â â â â â â â
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