Erica Djossa

Therapist and author Erica Djossa discusses the mental load of motherhood, self-compassion, and strategies for balance. They address societal pressures, personal values, mom rage, invisible tasks, and the importance of setting boundaries in parenting. Tips for managing anger, involving children in household tasks, and advocating for oneself are highlighted.

Psychotherapist Erica Djossa discusses challenging societal norms around mothering in an empowering conversation. Topics include values-centered mothering, mom rage and anger in motherhood, effective self-care, and starting small to make positive changes.

Author Erica Djossa discusses releasing the mother load and challenges intensive mothering ideology. Topics include setting boundaries, independent play, healthy attachment, and debunking motherhood myths. The conversation explores the importance of self-care, creativity, and navigating societal pressures in parenting.

Erica Djossa, registered psychotherapist and founder of Momwell, discusses her new book 'Releasing the Mother Load' with the host. They explore shedding perfectionism in motherhood, involving partners in sharing the load, and redefining motherhood based on personal values.

Erica Djossa, a registered psychotherapist specializing in maternal mental health, shares her experience with postpartum depression and the lack of support she initially received. Topics discussed include the emotions and challenges of motherhood, negotiating division of household responsibilities, the intense focus on trauma in parenting, the impact of social media on mothers, managing anxieties and fears, and unpacking societal ideals and prioritizing self-care in motherhood.