Overthink Mommy Issues
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Nov 21, 2023 Ellie and David explore mommy issues, including psychonalytic theories, Simone de Beauvoir's critique, mother-child bonds, and the concept of a 'good enough mother'. They also discuss the Madonna-whore complex, insults related to mothers in different languages, and the shocking case of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose.
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Milf Manor
- David Pena-Guzman discusses the reality show "Milf Manor".
- Its premise involves mothers dating their sons, which he finds disturbing.
Mommy Issues and the Oedipus Complex
- Freud's Oedipus complex emphasizes a child's shift in identification from mother to father.
- However, mommy issues, developed in pre-Oedipal stages through maternal touch, significantly affect the Oedipal stage.
Chodorow's Theory of Mothering
- Nancy Chodorow argues that mothers identify more with daughters, hindering their autonomy.
- Conversely, sons separate more easily, developing independence by disengaging from the mother.