Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Revisit - Your Motherhood is Only as Powerful as Your Personhood.

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Feb 18, 2025
In this insightful conversation, Cleo Wade, an author and poet celebrated for her focus on self-love and recovery, shares her wisdom on reclaiming identity within the all-consuming realm of motherhood. She emphasizes the transformative power of self-love and the idea that the first change begins with a new thought. Cleo discusses the emotional challenges mothers face, from societal pressures to postpartum depression, and highlights the importance of community support and self-care as integral to the journey of rediscovering oneself amid the chaos.
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INSIGHT

Changes of Motherhood

  • Motherhood significantly changes you.
  • Adapting to this change is emotionally challenging, often more so than the physical act of childbirth.
ADVICE

Honesty and Okayness

  • Acknowledge and validate your struggles, especially as a new mom.
  • Honesty about not being okay is the first step towards okayness.
ANECDOTE

Unenjoyable Baby Stage

  • Dr. Becky found the baby stage unenjoyable.
  • She emphasizes the importance of accepting these feelings without judgment.
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