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Jul 2022
49m 12s

129: Recovering From Motherhood Burnout ...

ERICA DJOSSA
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Moms everywhere are finding themselves exhausted, buckling under the invisible load, and struggling with unrealistic expectations. All of that pressure can lead to motherhood burnout—chronic exhaustion due to the demands of being a mom. Today, I’m joined by maternal mental health therapist Erin Spahr to discuss motherhood burnout—from what causes it to how t ... Show More
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