Episode 103 | Toxic Positivity, Mom Rage, & Bounce Back Culture in Motherhood with Erin Spahr, LCMHC, LCPC

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Erin Spahr, LCMHC, LCPC, a therapist in North Carolina who specializes in maternal mental health. Erin shares about her background, how she got interested in working in the area of maternal mental health, and why she is so passionate about it. Erin discusses toxic positivity in mom culture and how it impacts mothers.  She discusses the idea of "mom rage", what it is, why mothers experience it, and tips for mothers to overcome it. Further, Erin discusses "bounce back culture" - the pressure to get your pre-baby body back - and words of encouragement and advice for mothers who are struggling with their body image postpartum. Connect with Erin:Instagram: @feminist.mom.therapistTikTok: @feminist.mom.therapistWebsite: www.erinspahrtherapy.comWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughSponsors & Collaborations:BetterHelpIntro/Outro Music:Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic LicenseAwakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPCExperience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show