<p>I sat down with beloved therapist Erin Spahr (@feminist.mom.therapist) to discuss the current state of motherhood, complex influences from previous generations and the pressures to be perfect because and despite of it all. </p><p>We talk about:</p><p>-The patterns Erin sees regularly as a therapist to women and moms, and why they're systemic issues, not personal failures</p><p>-Matricentric feminism and its impact on how we view motherhood today</p><p>-The complexities of raising boys to become good men without shaming them</p><p>-Overcoming "good girl" conditioning</p><p>-Self-Compassion vs. "self-care"</p><p>-The real causes of postpartum depression </p><p>-The power of community and how that can heal us as individuals </p><p>-Overcoming self-blame</p><p>...and SO much more. This episode will change the way you view motherhood, relationships, and yourself.</p>