The Mother Of It All Episode 1: Can We Reject The Crushing Time Pressure Of Motherhood?
Nov 15, 2023
Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks, joins Miranda and Sarah to discuss time pressure in motherhood. They explore being present with children in the age of distractions, the challenges of grief and loss in parenthood, and the power of reading. Recommended books include Harriet the Spy and Mac B Kid Spy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Adolescent Misbehavior and Nanny Woes
02:00 • 5min
The Concept of Time Pressure in Parenthood
06:58 • 15min
Parenthood in the Age of Distractions
21:32 • 23min
Grief and Loss in Parenthood
44:23 • 15min
Reading an Old Book and Exploring Different Adaptations
59:40 • 2min
The Power of Reading and Recommended Books
01:01:10 • 2min
Book Selection, Project Runway, and Balancing Self-Image
01:02:53 • 5min