Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

 

 

- What are the barriers we are grappling with as a society in terms of parental mental health?

 

- The energy, resolve, and 'all-emcompassingness' of parenthood has long been ignored and undervalued in our society.

 

- Is it okay for moms to make themselves a priority, even over the long list of your child's needs? - Our answer may (but hopefully won't) surprise you.

 

- Is the "parenting industrial complex" causing parents to feel more shame, fear, and dependency? 

 

- How to tune into your instinct and feel empowered knowing you're the expert on your own kid.

 

- Getting through the misinformation and noise to help you take some of the pressure off your shoulders.

 

- What parents (and everyone) can do to support parental mental health!

 

 

REFERENCES AND RELATED RESOURCES:

📚 U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents

 

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:

Go to https://drsarahbren.com/question to send us a question or a topic you want to hear us answer on Securely Attached - Beyond the Sessions!