About this episode

Dr. Amanda Ferguson speaks with sociologist Dr. Sophie Brock about the modern experience of motherhood and its societal implications.

In the latest Psych for Life episode, I speak with sociologist, Dr Sophie Brock about the Motherhood of today. Dr Sophie Brock specialises in Motherhood Studies and offers education and professional training on the social construction of motherhood and how cultural systems shape maternal experience. Her work explores concepts such as the Perfect Mother Myth, the Care/Career Conundrum, and the Anger-Guilt Trap, translating sociological theory into practical frameworks supporting both mothers a...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Amanda Ferguson

Guest: Dr Sophie Brock

Topics covered

• Motherhood
• Sociology
• Cultural Systems
• Maternal Experience
• Perfect Mother Myth
• Care/Career Conundrum
• Anger-Guilt Trap

Keywords

• Motherhood
• Sociology
• Maternal Experience
• Cultural Systems
• Perfect Mother Myth
• Care/Career Conundrum
• Anger-Guilt Trap

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Motherhood Studies

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