Welcome back, Mama's, to this week’s episode of The Happy Mama Movement Podcast.

This week’s guest is Erin Spahr, a licensed therapist, maternal mental health advocate, and podcast host based in Raleigh, NC, who uses a feminist lens in her work to help mothers break free from societal pressures and cultivate self-compassion.

We get serious about:

• The impact of societal expectations on mothers' mental health.
• How feminism can be a tool for navigating motherhood with more confidence.
• The importance of inclusivity and identity-affirming care for mothers.
• Erin’s journey through motherhood and coming to terms with the mental load.
• How mothers can reclaim their sense of self and compassion in a society that often demands too much.

I hope you find this conversation useful, and if you do, please share it widely so mothers everywhere can access the support and information they need to thrive.

ABOUT ERIN SPAHR: Erin Spahr is a licensed therapist, mother, feminist, podcast host, and maternal mental health advocate based out of Raleigh, NC. Using a feminist lens in her work with mothers, Erin helps them liberate themselves from oppressive societal expectations and fosters greater self-confidence and self-compassion. She hosts The Feminist Mom Podcast, where she dives into the intersection of feminism and motherhood with inspiring guests. Erin also launched the Inclusive Provider Directory, which connects mothers, birthing individuals, and families in the U.S. and Canada with perinatal providers who prioritize inclusivity and identity-affirming care. In her private practice, she supports clients in North Carolina and Maryland. Erin lives in Raleigh with her husband and two kids.

RESOURCES:

• Erin’s website https://www.erinspahrtherapy.com/
• Follow Erin on Instagram: @erinspahr www.instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist
• Listen to The Feminist Mom Podcast https://www.feministmompodcast.com/
• Explore the Inclusive Provider Directory https://www.inclusiveproviders.com/

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