Breaking up with the Perfect Mother: Guilt, Good Enough & Patriarchy

This episode is a must listen for any mother who has questioned her experience of motherhood, felt overwhelmed with “mum guilt” and wondered if it is possible to navigate the pressures of modern motherhood whilst simultaneously living a life that feels purposeful and aligned with their unique values, dreams and hopes.  I feel exceptionally moved by this episode as it puts the individual experience of being a mother, and all the challenges that come with that, into the wider societal context. Essentially acknowledging what it means to be a mother in our modern world. This is both liberating and empowering and testament to the work of Dr Sophie Brock in the field of Motherhood Sociology.  I’d love to hear your experience of this episode, please feel free to drop a comment below with any of your thoughts and share the link with anyone whom you think might benefit from giving this episode a listen! As always, we continue this conversation over on Instagram. Come join us there.  Resources:  Website Instagram  Podcast About Sophie Brock:   Dr Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and a Mother who offers education on the sociology of motherhood and how our broader society shapes our experience as mothers. Covering topics and concepts such as the perfect mother myth, the care/career conundrum, the anger-guilty trap and more, Sophie’s work contributes to changing the cultural construction of motherhood, to create a world where mother’s feel empowered, supported and valued.  Sophie’s offerings include self-study courses for Mothers, mentoring for mother-support professionals, her podcast The Good Enough Mother, and The Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification online training.