35 episodes
The Feminist Mom Podcast Erin Spahr
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5.0 • 47 Ratings
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Weekly conversations about motherhood from a feminist lens, including how to raise children while fighting the patriarchy. Hosted by Erin Spahr, licensed therapist, feminist and mother of two.
Follow Erin on Instagram: @feminist.mom.therapist Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support
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Integrating Political Activism into Motherhood with Candy Baracat-Donovan
Candy Baracat-Donovan is one half of Like A Sister, founded alongside her real life sister, Tiffany Miller. They use their backgrounds - Certified Lactation Counselor (Candy), trained postpartum doula (Tiffany) and new parent educators (both of them) to support new and expecting families of all kinds and they learn how to make the right choices for their unique family. We believe everyone needs a "sister" by their side to offer evidence-based information, non-judgmental and inclusive support as they learn how to parent. Our services are offered virtually, and we support clients around the world. Candy also consults with political campaigns, candidates and activists about how to use communication tools - especially social media - to create social change.
Candy and Erin discuss how to get involved in political activism, especially as busy moms.
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/01/18/children-laws-timeline-parents-constituency-formula/
5 Calls
Oath
Count On Mothers
Past episodes mentioned: White Feminism with Koa Beck and Moms Demand Change with Shannon Watts
Learn more about Like A Sister: https://likeasistersupport.com/
Follow Candy and Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeasistersupport/
Follow Erin on Instagram: instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist
Learn more about Erin Spahr: erinspahrtherapy.com
Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30.
Support the podcast with a monthly donation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support
Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.
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The Performance of Motherhood with Sara Peterson
Sara Petersen, author of Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture, and a newsletter about the myth of the ideal mother called In Pursuit of Clean Countertops.
In this conversation, Sara and Erin discuss the impact and evolution of mom influencers, the performance of motherhood, and the pressure and scrutiny that women face in their roles as mothers.
Mentioned in this episode:
Cult of Perfect podcast with Virginia Sole-Smith: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cult-of-perfect/id1715674143
Mother Brain by Chelsea Conaboy
KC Davis
Follow Sara on Instagram: www.instagram.com/slouisepetersen
Subscribe to Sara’s substack: https://sarapetersen.substack.com
Follow Erin on Instagram: instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist
Learn more about Erin: erinspahrtherapy.com
Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30.
Support the podcast with a monthly donation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support
Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.
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History of the American Housewife and Nuclear Family with Lisa Selin Davis
Lisa Selin Davis, author and journalist. She has written two novels, BELLY and LOST STARS, and the nonfiction book TOMBOY: The Surprising History of Girls Who Dared to be Different. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time and many other publications. HOUSEWIFE: Why Women Still Do It All and What to Do Instead is her latest book.
Lisa Selin Davis delves into her book, 'A Housewife: Why Women Still Do It All and What To Do Instead', examining the modern concept of housewives. She discusses its historical roots, its impact on families and policies, and shares her own challenges balancing career and family. Davis advocates for structural changes like universal childcare and paid family leave, alongside a societal shift towards valuing interdependence. She emphasizes community support in parenting, including the role of institutions like churches and mosques, stressing the need to redefine the American dream.
Follow Lisa on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lisaselindavis
Follow Lisa on X: https://twitter.com/LisaSelinDavis
Follow Erin on Instagram: instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist
Learn more about Erin Spahr: erinspahrtherapy.com
Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30.
Support the podcast with a monthly donation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support
Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.
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Mom Guilt with Psychiatrist and Author, Saumya Dave
Saumya Dave, M.D. is a psychiatrist, author, and mom to a toddler. She completed her psychiatry training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, where she was a chief resident and currently teaches a Narrative Medicine course. In her private practice, she is especially passionate about working with women in areas such as self-care, motherhood, and burnout. Her third novel, THE GUILT PILL, will be released in early 2025 and explores motherhood, guilt, and ambition.
In this conversation we discuss the impact of mom guilt and the importance of self-compassion in navigating these feelings.
Learn more about Saumya www.saumyadave.com
Follow Saumya on Instagram: www.instagram.com/SaumyaJDave
Follow Saumya on Twitter/X: www.twitter.com/saumyajdave
Follow Erin on Instagram: instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist
Learn more about Erin Spahr: erinspahrtherapy.com
Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30.
Support the podcast with a monthly donation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support
Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.
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Moms Can't Win: Examining Societal Messages Around Breastfeeding with Erin Harris
Erin Harris is a virtual lactation educator, creator of Nursing Mamas, and a veteran nursing mom of 4 ½ years. She is also the host of the podcast, Weaning It: A Podcast for Toddler Nursing Moms. She combines her two Master's Degrees in Health and Family communication, lactation knowledge, and personal nursing experience to focus on the parent-toddler nursing relationship. Through online courses and consults she helps extended breastfeeding parents set breastfeeding boundaries and wean gently so they can keep the bond without the burnout.
In this conversation, the Erins discuss the challenges and experiences of extended breastfeeding. Erin Harris shares her personal journey of breastfeeding her two children and the impact it had on her relationship, work, and identity as a feminist. They also touch on the societal pressures and judgments surrounding breastfeeding, the importance of choice and individual experiences, and the need for support and understanding for all mothers and parents, regardless of their feeding choices.
Listen to Erin Spahr discuss her breastfeeding journey on the Weaning It podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hWR5xIpSbCyMNTr5zDQfb?si=eGhbpvesR_ito6vRJSo9tQ
Learn more about Erin Harris: https://www.nursingmamas.com/
Follow Erin Harris on Instagram: www.instagram.com/erin.nursingmamas
Follow Erin Spahr on Instagram: instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist
Learn more about Erin Spahr: erinspahrtherapy.com
Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Friends of the podcast get $30 off the first year of their annual membership with code FEMINIST30.
Support the podcast with a monthly donation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support
Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.
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Birth Smarter with Ashley Brichter
Ashley Brichter is an educator, speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur. Despite her experience with hundreds of families as a doula and birth educator – like so many, her first birth did not “go as planned.” Better for it, she founded Birthsmarter in 2019, which provides unbiased, inclusive, and award-winning practical wisdom and guidance to the next generation of families.
Ashley and Erin discussed the importance of unbiased and inclusive birth education and support, drawing from Ashley's own home birth experience to highlight systemic issues, particularly regarding Black women's birthing experiences. Ashley promoted a shift towards patient-centered care, individual advocacy, and integrating medical interventions with feminist principles, emphasizing the need for systemic reform and equitable partnerships.
Use code ERINSPAHR for 10% off all virtual and on demand classes at Birthsmarter
Follow Birthsmarter on Instagram: instagram.com/birthsmarter
Follow Erin on Instagram: instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist
Learn more about Erin: erinspahrtherapy.com
Support the podcast with a monthly donation: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support
Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support
Customer Reviews
Smart, warm and insightful
Erin is a great host, making space for the full rich spectrum of thinking and feeling within motherhood.
Love Love these Discussions!
Thank you for your fresh, feminist, and global perspective. Such an important resource and I love the high quality dialogue. Keep doing what you’re doing!!
I needed this podcast
This podcast covers so many areas at the intersection of motherhood and feminism. With such amazing guests, the conversations here articulate what I’ve been going through in my own life, offer helpful advice, and give me hope. Every mom should listen.
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