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May 2023
45m 57s

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

DR. MONA AMIN
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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 ... Show More
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