Ep. 73 - The Myth of the Perfect Mom with Erin Schlozman

Moms, when did you first feel the pressure to be the perfect mother?We all carry a laundry list of to-do’s and obligations that come with this role…but aspiring to be “perfect” can lead to a crippling whisper that tells us we’ll never be enough. Let’s be done with it!The Myth of the Perfect Mom is a new book by therapist Erin Schlozman that shatters the unattainable expectations and helps us discover what we truly want out of motherhood. As the founder of 4th Trimester Wellness, Erin shares practical, compassionate ways to zoom in on our values and glimmers of joy. She is funny and forgiving, and the de-programming she suggests is real:* learn some surprising history about ancient alternatives to breastfeeding * figure out what you don’t want as a means to discover what you do want* why relying on AI for parenting advice is a slippery slope when emotions get involved* working through gender disappointment and bonding concerns * using negative affirmations to get through your day—because good enough is good enough!Check out Erin’s work at erinschlozman.com and follow along @4th.trimester.wellnessFind us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: [email protected] facilities provided by Stamford Studios Digital Factory.