Ep. 50 The Myth of the Perfect Mom with Author, Erin Schlozman

Erin Schlozman is an author, therapist, speaker, mom and maternal health specialist. Our chat today is an intro to her and a tip of the iceburg discussion of her amazing new book that she describes this way..."My debut book, The Myth of the Perfect Mom, was born from the conversations mothers have behind closed doors — the ones about anxiety, identity transitions, falling in love over and over again, loneliness, and that quiet feeling that everyone else is handling motherhood better than you are.Written as a therapist, maternal mental health advocate, and mom of two — and just featured in a conversation with Dr. Becky Kennedy — this book challenges the impossible standards modern mothers continue to carry.Through personal stories, cultural insight, and honest conversations about matrescence, I dismantle the myths keeping moms stuck in shame and self-doubt, and replace them with something far more powerful: truth.This isn't a parenting manual. It's the book that will set you free to mother in the way that's most authentic to you."Some Highlights...09:23 Medication And Learning To Mom18:44 Myths Around Birth And Feeding21:01 Reclaiming Your Birth Story25:39 Myth Of Self Sufficiency30:26 Identity Beyond MotherhoodFind info on Erin and her book The Myth of the Perfect Mother. here: https://www.erinschlozman.com/On Instagram, she's @4th.trimester.wellnessVisit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, connect with your fellow moms! Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ for a full list of all episodes.Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,Cynthia~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.