Episode #133: Podcast Recap–Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts with Karen Kleiman

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Stephanie and Dr. Elana recap the episode with Karen Kleiman on the topic of her new book Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts. They discuss why self care is necessary and not just a luxury, how you can figure out what you actually need to feel better, and how to support your mama friends who are struggling. This episode is full of great takeaways for any mama–whether you are currently experiencing some postpartum anxiety or depression or not.

 

Topics Discussed:

  • Self care into a necessary nourishing practice rather than a luxury
  • The power of the #speakthesecret campaign
  • Helping moms figure out what they need
  • How we can best support mom friends who are in distress
  • How our negative thoughts can get the best of us
  • Why not taking your thoughts so seriously can be one of the best tools!

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