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Oct 2022
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Strong As A Mother Ft. Virginia Thornton

Morgan Taylor and Blair Gyamfi
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Moms Actually Talk About… The Invisible Load of Motherhood

In Episode 2 we are talking about the visible and invisible loads of motherhood and how it impacts our mental health with our special guest Virginia Thornton, founder of Get Well Soon and Black Girls Tennis Club. 

In this episode we talk about:

  • The expectations of fathers versus moms 
  • Setting boundaries within yourself and others 
  • How to manage conflict with your partner around your children
  • Dealing with nanny guilt
  • The need for more thorough wellness checks in the fourth trimester and beyond
  • Understand who to confide in and your expectations from your friends, family and partner

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