The Suzanne Venker Show 137. Do It, Ladies. Lean OUT.
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Nov 11, 2021 Exploring the challenges of modern motherhood and societal expectations for women. Discussing the impact of women in the workforce on household income. Highlighting the importance of support for mothers to enjoy motherhood. Encouraging women to think outside the box and consider leaning out if their husband is a steady breadwinner. Reflecting on the lessons learned during the pandemic about living on less.
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Modern Motherhood Overload Anecdote
- Sarah Buckley Friedberg's viral Facebook post highlights overwhelming modern motherhood expectations.
- The list includes working soon after birth, maintaining career excellence, and managing comprehensive childcare tasks.
Motherhood Challenges With Employment
- Motherhood becomes unmanageable with full-time employment added to parenting duties.
- Economic structures push dual incomes, but societal respect for maternal work diminished this shift.
Maternal Nature and Mental Load
- Women naturally carry the mental load because nurturing is part of female DNA.
- Mothers are more emotionally responsive due to biological and physical connections to their children.