<p><strong><em>WELCOME, MAMAS, TO THE MAMA MOVEMENT PODCAST.</em></strong></p><br><p>In this conversation, Today Dr. Margot Lowy and myself delve into the often overlooked topic of maternal ambivalence, exploring the complex emotional landscape of motherhood.</p><p>Dr. Lowy emphasizes the importance of acknowledging both the loving and bitter feelings that come with being a mother, advocating for open discussions about these emotions to foster genuine connections and understanding. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions about ambivalence, clarifying that it is not indifference but rather a rich tapestry of feelings that mothers experience.</p><br><p><strong>We cover the following:</strong></p><ul><li>Maternal ambivalence encompasses all feelings of motherhood.</li><li>Acknowledging dark feelings is crucial for genuine mothering.</li><li>Societal expectations make it hard to discuss negative emotions.</li><li>Finding a safe space to talk about feelings is essential.</li><li>Ambivalence is often misunderstood as indifference.</li><li>Mothers experience both love and bitterness simultaneously.</li><li>Dark feelings can lead to personal transformation.</li><li>It's important to embrace the full spectrum of emotions.</li><li>Open discussions about motherhood can reduce shame.</li><li>Maternal ambivalence is a common experience for all mothers.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>ABOUT MARGOT</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Margo Lowy, PhD, is a psychotherapist specializing in mothering. She is the author of <strong><em>MATERNAL AMBIVALENCE: <u>The Loving Moments &amp; Bitter Truths of Motherhood</u></em></strong><u> </u>(Post Hill Press) and holds a doctorate from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, where she researched maternal ambivalence. Dr. Lowy is the author of a previous academic book,&nbsp;The Maternal Experience: Encounters with Ambivalence and Love, and has spoken about maternal ambivalence at universities and in media interviews worldwide. She is a columnist for <em>Psychology Today</em>, a member of PEN America, and a former advisor to the founder of the Australian Jewish Fertility Network (AJFN). She is mother to three children and is based with her husband in New York City.</p><br><p><strong>CONTACTS</strong></p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmargolowy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/drmargolowy</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://drmargolowy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://drmargolowy.com/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmargolowy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmargolowy/</a></p><br><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Understanding Maternal Ambivalence</p><p>04:57 The Misconceptions of Ambivalence</p><p>06:01 Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Motherhood</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>