Unpacking the Mental Load of Motherhood with Erica Djossa CEO of Momwell

Send us Fan MailHave you ever found yourself scrubbing baseboards and questioned why you place so much pressure on yourself? As I prepare for my trip to California at the end of the month, that exact introspection led to a profound realization about the 'shoulds' in my life, a topic I eagerly explore with Erica Djossa, therapist and author of "Releasing the Motherload," on our latest Curious Neuron podcast episode. Together, we scrutinize the mental load that mothers bear, addressing the invisible tasks and the ever-elusive balance between self-care and parenting. We offer you strategies for dealing with the intense emotional landscape that comes with parenting, ensuring that you feel seen, understood, and empowered to align your actions with your personal values. Wrapping up our conversation, we touch upon the cultural myth of the perfect mother, the critical importance of articulating boundaries, and how to advocate for yourself in an often overwhelming parenting journey. It's an episode for mothers and parents at any stage, tune in for a guiding light through the complexities of maternal mental health and well-being.Buy Erica's new book:Amazon in CanadaAmazon in the USVisit her websites:https://www.ericadjossa.com/https://www.momwell.com/Follow her on IG:https://www.instagram.com/momwell/Come to my talk in Palo Alto California on April 25th!https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HTkrj7MDep1vmoGhmTQj0jTMSFLPEgl6/view?usp=sharingLeave a review (email me the screenshot at [email protected]) and get $10 OFF my Reflective Parenting Journal (100 pages!)https://curiousneuronacademy.mykajabi.com/offers/FE2tgqG2/checkoutSupport the showJoin the Reflective Parent Book Club for only $9.99 for the year: https://reflectiveparentclub.circle.so/checkout/reflective-parenting-book-clubWatch my Tedx Talk on YouTube called The Over-Educated, Emotionally Underprepared Parent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDYJFY_9K9E&t=19sGrab my course for $99, The Emotionally Aware Parent: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/Doors open to join the next 8-week training (Starts Oct 12th) here https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/