195: Tackling Mommy Burnout and Raising Resilient Kids with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler

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Brief summary of show:

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of 'Mommy Burnout.' 

Dr. Ziegler discusses her book, TEDx talk on maternal connection, and the prevalence of mommy burnout. She emphasizes the importance of social connection for combating burnout and shares personal experiences that highlight the isolation and challenges of motherhood. Dr. Ziegler introduces her upcoming book, 'The Crucial Years,' focused on children ages 6-12, highlighting essential strategies for bolstering mental health and readiness for teenage years. Our discussion offers practical advice for parents to foster resilience, address chronic stress, and build a supportive community. We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 01:15 Book Recommendations
• 03:21 Mental Health Awareness and Parent Connection
• 04:24 Understanding Mommy Burnout
• 07:08 Impact of Burnout on our Children
• 12:25 The Importance of Social Connection
• 24:37 Navigating Modern Parenting Challenges
• 24:47 Learning from Past Generations
• 26:47 The Impact of Social Media on Parenting
• 29:54 Building Community and Support Networks
• 32:23 Mother-Daughter Puberty Classes
• 35:14 Writing and Publishing a Parenting Book
• 41:05 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Resources

• The Truth About Beauty by Kat James
• Good Inside by Dr. Becky

Connect with Dr. Sheryl 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mommyburnout/
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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sherylziegler
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherylziegler/
• https://drsherylziegler.com/

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