Published Aug 13, 2019

138: The real toll of parenting on mental health with Alexandra Sacks, M.D.

Alexandra Sacks, M.D., delves into the emotional and societal challenges of motherhood, unraveling the complexities of postpartum depression and 'matrescence,' while advocating for authentic connections, rejecting the 'perfect mother' myth, and promoting parental leave for true work-life balance.

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138: The real toll of parenting on mental health with Alexandra Sacks, M.D.

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Parenting's Evolving Challenges

Embracing Good Enough

Embracing Maternal Ambivalence

Authentic Connections

Hormonal Shifts Post-Birth

Supporting New Mothers

Motherhood Realities

Reproductive Psychiatry Insights

Embracing Matrescence

Redefining Joy

Motherhood and Work

Redefining Motherhood

Navigating Mental Health

Antidepressants in Pregnancy

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Emotional Health

Cultural and Societal Expectations

Work-Life Balance

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138: The real toll of parenting on mental health with Alexandra Sacks, M.D.

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Emotional Health

Cultural and Societal ExpectationsAlexandra Sacks critiques the societal pressures of motherhood, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and embracing imperfection. She challenges the "perfect mother" myth and advocates for genuine connections over curated social media portrayals.

Cultural and Societal Expectations

Work-Life BalanceAlexandra Sacks addresses the critical role of maternity and paternity leave in achieving work-life balance and parenting equality. She advocates for inclusive policies and highlights the importance of quality attachment beyond physical presence.

Work-Life Balance

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