the tara bixby podcast 169. The loving moments and bitter truths of motherhood with Dr. Margo Lowy.
If you ever think motherhood is hard, or maybe even hate parts of it, then this episode is a must for you. Today, Dr. Margo Lowy is hanging out with us to help me create a conversation about maternal ambivalence.
Dr. Lowy is a mother to three, author of Maternal Ambivalence, and a psychotherapist who specializes in mothering. It's safe to say that maternal ambivalence is her jam as she has spent a significant amount of time researching the topic, speaking about it at universities and in media, and has even written an academic book on the topic.
In today's episode, we talk about...
- What maternal ambivalence is
- Why it's important to own the hard parts of parenting
- What causes judgment to creep in
- Why it's important to surround yourself with people who don't judge you
- Why mothering isn't about being perfect
- The power of being vulnerable
- Why it's important to be open and genuine with your kids
- Tips on how to observe your mothering
- The importance of being compassionate towards yourself
...and so much more.
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