Modern Motherhood & the Patriarchy - a recipe for burnout, overwhelm and rage

In this episode of MamaThrive, I’m excited to be joined in conversation with Erin Spahr, a licensed therapist, mother of two & feminist. Erin uses a feminist lens in her work with mothers and strives to help mothers free themselves from oppressive societal expectations and find more self-confidence and self-compassion.  In this conversation, Erin shares how the impossible standards placed on mothers, combined with the lack of support on a societal level and incredible pressure to perform within patriarchy, can contribute to excessive stress, overwhelm and mental health challenges within mothers. We dive into understanding motherhood from a feminist perspective and explore the transformative power of being able to embrace our authenticity as mama’s, as one of the ways to liberate ourselves from the societal pressures we face.  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 About Erin Spahr  Erin Spahr is a licensed therapist, mother, feminist, podcast host, and maternal mental health advocate based out of Raleigh, NC. Erin uses a feminist lens in her work with mothers and strives to help mothers free themselves from oppressive societal expectations and find more self-confidence and self-compassion. She hosts the Feminist Mom Podcast where she discusses the intersection of feminism and motherhood with inspiring guests. Erin recently launched the Inclusive Provider Directory, a directory that serves as a vital link connecting mothers, birthing individuals, and families in the United States and Canada with perinatal providers who prioritize inclusivity and identity-affirming care. Erin sees clients in her private practice (available to folks in North Carolina and Maryland). She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and two kids.