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Motherhood SessionsConversations with therapist Dr. Alexandra Sacks about the challenges and joys of motherhood. Author: Gimlet
Being a mom is hardeverybody knows that. But usually we only hear about sleepless nights and diaper changes, not the profound identity shift that accompanies becoming a mother. Motherhood is a psychological big bang. And yet its rare to find emotionally honest conversations about it. On Gimlet Medias Motherhood Sessions, Dr. Alexandra Sacks, a renowned reproductive psychiatrist, sits down with mothers and lets us listen in on conversations that are hard to have outside of a therapists office. Each episode features a woman struggling with some problem or questionfrom career uncertainty to sex to ambivalence about even being a motherand she and Dr. Sacks work it through together. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Rethinking Your Roots After Motherhood
Episode 4
Thursday, 18 May, 2023
Julia was born in South Korea but was adopted and raised by a white family. Since giving birth to her own children—the first biological relatives she’s ever known—she’s become curious about where she came from, and is on a search to find her birth mother. CREDITS Motherhood Sessions is a production of Gimlet Media. It’s produced by Peter Bresnan, Molly Donahue, and Lauren Silverman. Our editors are Devon Taylor and Nazanin Rafsanjani. Mixing and music by Emma Munger. If you or someone you know is experiencing depression or anxiety during pregnancy, or in the postpartum period, contact Postpartum Support International at (800) 944-4773. If you or a family member are worried about safety, get help right away by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or dialing 911. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
