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Rachael interviews Erin Spahr about the challenges of motherhood within an individualistic culture and the intersection of feminism and parenting.

Challenging Our Individualistic Culture with Erin Spahr ⁠@feminist.mom.therapist⁠ In this episode, Rachael interviews Erin Spahr, a licensed therapist, mother, and maternal mental health advocate. They discuss the intersection of feminism and motherhood, the lack of support and systemic oppression faced by women and parents, and the harmful effects of comparison and external validation on social media. Here’s what they discuss in this episode: The importance of self-compassion and self-trust in navigating motherhood The need for inclusive and identity-affirming care for perinatal individuals Lack of federal paid parental leave in the US and how it is a MAJOR issue for mothers How harmful the societal ideology of individualism and the expectation that mothers should do it all without support is All about the tradwife movement and how it glamorizes an unrealistic and oppressive view of motherhood. Why does feminism have a negative connotation? And so much more! Mentioned in this episode: Erin’s instagram: ⁠@feminist.mom.therapist⁠ Listen to The Feminist Mom Podcast ⁠here⁠ Inclusive Provider Directory website: ⁠https://www.inclusiveproviders.com/⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please…

People in this episode

Host: Rachael Shepard-Ohta

Guest: Erin Spahr

Topics covered

• feminism
• motherhood
• mental health
• individualism
• parental support
• social media

Keywords

• motherhood
• feminism
• mental health
• individualism
• parental leave
• social media
• self-compassion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hey, Sleepy Baby, Inclusive Provider Directory, The Feminist Mom Podcast

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