The Podcast by KevinMD

Why it's OK to feel conflicted about motherhood


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Psychotherapist and author Margo Lowy discusses her article, "Maternal ambivalence: the side of motherhood no one talks about." She explores the often unspoken emotional complexities of motherhood, where love and frustration coexist. Margo delves into the concept of maternal ambivalence, a term that acknowledges the full spectrum of emotions mothers experience, including joy, guilt, resentment, and even fleeting moments of hatred. She explains how naming and accepting these emotions can foster resilience and deepen maternal wisdom. Tune in to learn why normalizing these feelings is essential and how embracing maternal ambivalence can lead to greater self-awareness and fulfillment in parenting.

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