14: Are Moms Okay? Tackling Motherhood Burnout with Mom Therapist Allie McQuaid, LCPC, PMH-C

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of motherhood burnout with therapist Allison McQuaid, focusing on the pressures faced by modern moms.

In this episode, we zoom out to look at the state of modern-day mommin’. As millennial moms, we are showing up , but we’re also notoriously stretched thin to the point that the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning in 2024 about record levels of burnout. Whew! Get ready for a candid, deeply relatable conversation with Allison (Allie) McQuaid, a Maryland-based therapist and perinatal mental health specialist certified through Postpartum Support International. With over a decade of experience supporting children and families—and years focused specifically on moms—Allie ( @millennialmomtherapist ) helps us unpack the stressors. One major thorn: the pressure to parent intensively—a notable shift from even our parents’ generation. While “helicopter parenting” defined much of our childhood, today’s expectation feels different: less “be careful,” and more “be perfectly attuned 24/7.” It’s not just the mental load—it’s the emotional load, too. Decompress your Mother's Day weekend with this mom chat and walk away with some helpful mindset shifts. Beyond Allie's Instagram page, you can connect with her locally through her private practice Tree House Therapy LLC. Be sure to check out her…

People in this episode

Hosts: Gloria, Jenna

Guest: Allison McQuaid

Topics covered

• motherhood burnout
• mental health
• parenting pressure
• millennial moms
• perinatal mental health
• emotional load

Keywords

• motherhood
• burnout
• mental health
• parenting
• millennial moms
• therapy
• stressors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Postpartum Support International, Tree House Therapy LLC

Places: Maryland

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