Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist and bestselling author, dives deep into the topic of 'mom rage.' She explores the roots of this emotion, linking it to unmet needs and societal expectations. The conversation highlights how understanding the stories behind these moments can facilitate emotional growth. Dr. Becky shares practical tips for managing anger and prioritizing self-care, while addressing the stigma women face around expressing anger. This enlightening discussion encourages a compassionate approach to recognizing and responding to our emotional needs.
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Glennon's Raw Mom Rage Story
Glennon Doyle shares a raw story about slamming a bathroom door in her child's face out of exhaustion and rage.
She emphasizes that many moms experience such moments and need to break the silence around them.
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Understanding Mom Rage Origins
Mom rage arises from unmet needs, lack of anger management skills, and shame, not bad parenting.
It's a signal of being emotionally and physically starved, often ignored by moms conditioned to suppress their needs.
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Anger as a Signal Suppressed in Women
Anger signals unmet needs but is shamed out of women, suppressing a vital communication tool.
Recognizing anger as a call for needs challenges entrenched cultural norms around female anger.
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Dr. Becky Kennedy is back to discuss something rarely talked about: “mom rage” – and the crucial connection between anger and our unmet needs.
What leads to these explosive moments – and why it's more common than we might think;
How understanding the story behind the rage moment can help us figure out what led to it and what we need.
The impact of society's shaming of anger in women; and
Tips for managing our anger, recognizing our needs, and taking care of ourselves.
About Dr. Becky:
Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and mom of three – who’s rethinking the way we raise our children – and named “The Millennial Parenting Whisperer” by TIME Magazine. Dr. Becky is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be and founder of the Good Inside Membership platform, a hub with Dr. Becky’s complete parenting content collection all in one place. Dr. Becky hosts Good Inside with Dr Becky, a chart-topping podcast with over 20M downloads. In 2023, Dr. Becky delivered a TED Talk in which she shares “the single most important parenting strategy”.
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