The Therapist Mama
The Therapist Mama
Podcast Description
Brought to you by certified perinatal therapist Karen Savage, get ready for a real-talk show for all things perinatal, postpartum, and parenthood. Created for all the times a mama has said “why didn’t they tell me that?!” or felt like their hardest moments wouldn’t be understood. Let’s laugh, smile, or ugly cry through the journey together.
Each episode brings a guest with a new perspective - medical professionals to therapists to parents with stories to tell. While this podcast isn't therapy, it's a community designed to educate, connect, and shine a light on topics that can feel off limits.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of themes related to perinatal mental health, postpartum challenges, and parenting dynamics. Episodes include topics like the dad's perspective on pregnancy and postpartum, the importance of chiropractic care during pregnancy, and discussions on the pressures faced by millennial mothers, specifically addressing issues of mental health and social media influences.
Brought to you by certified perinatal therapist Karen Savage, get ready for a real-talk show for all things perinatal, postpartum, and parenthood. Created for all the times a mama has said “why didn’t they tell me that?!” or felt like their hardest moments wouldn’t be understood. Let’s laugh, smile, or ugly cry through the journey together.
Each episode brings a guest with a new perspective – medical professionals to therapists to parents with stories to tell. While this podcast isn’t therapy, it’s a community designed to educate, connect, and shine a light on topics that can feel off limits.
Episode Summary
In this episode, Karen Savage and Alex Canzonieri explore the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, focusing on the impact of trauma, shame, and generational dynamics. They discuss the importance of emotional responses, the pressure of parenting, and the necessity of repair in parenting relationships. The conversation emphasizes the need for a toolbox of skills to navigate motherhood and the hope that exists in building strong connections between mothers and daughters.
Key Topics: mother-daughter relationships, trauma, shame, parenting, emotional growth, generational trauma, therapy, rupture and repair, emotional responses, self-care.
Takeaways
- Motherhood can bring up unresolved issues from the past.
- Trauma and shame significantly impact mother-daughter relationships.
- Mom guilt and shame manifest in various ways.
- Rupture and repair are crucial for healthy relationships.
- Generational trauma affects emotional responses in parenting.
- Emotional inconsistency can lead to confusion in relationships.
- Self-care is essential for effective parenting.
- Building a toolbox of skills can aid in parenting.
- It's important to model vulnerability for children.
- Comparison among parents can lead to feelings of inadequacy.
Resources
Nervous System Regulating Activities Pocket Guide
Postpartum Support International
This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose or treat any mental health conditions. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, contact your local emergency resources or dial 988.
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