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May 2023
49m 57s

"When Motherhood feels like a never-endi...

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode

Motherhood can feel like a never-ending checklist. On this episode, I speak with Nicole—a mom from the PDT community—about handling the guilt and stress of the never-ending checklist.

We discuss:

  • How to get our minds out of “checklist-mode”
  • The importance of communication with partner, support system, and asking for help
  • Ways to free up time when time seems scarce 


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