Episode 32: Mom Brain with Dr. Ilyse DiMarco Connecting with Dr. Kim Swales

Kim’s guest this week is Dr. Ilyse DiMarco, author of the new book, Mom Brain. Kim and Dr. DiMarco have a candid conversation about the chaos of the “mom brain” and how to cope with all of the emotional and cognitive demands of motherhood. They talk about comparison, social media and “mom-shaming.” They discuss the expectations of motherhood versus the reality, how to craft your new mom identity and dealing with perfectionism. They give suggestions for finding mom friends, sharing responsibilities with your partner, asking for what you want and dealing with boundaries and in-laws. This is a great listen for new moms and veteran moms alike. Dr. DiMarco offers really great advice and a down-to-earth perspective. Order Dr. DiMarco's Book- Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood– and Relax into your New Self (https://amzn.to/3tfigaq) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcbtmom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCBTMom Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/after-covid-social-anxiety-crowd/2021/04/06/901c552e-93d1-11eb-a74e-1f4cf89fd948_story.html New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/18/opinion/sunday/new-mom-friends-motherhood.html