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Oct 2023
18m 59s

Partner resentment in motherhood and how...

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode

On this show, you will find guidance on all things parenting, health, and development for our kids AND important conversations surrounding parental mental health and communication. Part of this conversation is around resentment that may happen with partners after having children.    

On this episode, I welcome Ashurina Ream - a licensed clinical psychologist, mom, and founder of Psyched Mommy. She joins me to discuss:  

  • Why partner resentment can happen
  • How to communicate with your partner to avoid the snowball effect of resentment 
  • Why handling resentment is important for the entire family


Learn more about Dr Ashurina Ream and Psyched Mommy at psychedmommy.com or connect on Instagram @psychedmommy

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