Ep. 127: Surviving the Mother Load of Parenting with Meredith Ethington
A conversation with Meredith Ethington, author of The Mother Load: Surviving the Daily Grind without Losing Your Ever Loving Mind about mental health and the mental load of parenting.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why authentic storytelling about parenting is so important
- Why being honest about mental health struggles in parenting matters
- How to hold space for our children's vulnerability and our own
- How the mental load impacts parents
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Meredith's blog: Perfection Pending
Meredith's new book: The Mother Load
Read a summary or the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/motherload
Over on my website you can find:
Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)
eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)
Ongoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The Club
Year Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: Being With
The Club opens for new members next week, April 30 - May 4!
For all the details and to sign up on the waiting list, head to RobynGobbel.com/TheClub
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Virtually, May 10 & 17, 2024.
6 CEs, including APT.
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