Episode 103 | Toxic Positivity, Mom Rage, & Bounce Back Culture in Motherhood with Erin Spahr, LCMHC, LCPC

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Erin Spahr, LCMHC, LCPC, a therapist in North Carolina who specializes in maternal mental health. Erin shares about her background, how she got interested in working in the area of maternal mental health, and why she is so passionate about it. Erin discusses toxic positivity in mom culture and how it impacts mothers.  She discusses the idea of "mom rage", what it is, why mothers experience it, and tips for mothers to overcome it. Further, Erin discusses "bounce back culture" - the pressure to get your pre-baby body back - and words of encouragement and advice for mothers who are struggling with their body image postpartum. 

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Instagram: @feminist.mom.therapist
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Website: www.erinspahrtherapy.com

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The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting

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Intro/Outro Music:
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
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