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Optimal Motherhood

Broadcast on:
22 Jun 2023

New parents are often encouraged to ask for help. But the source of that help, and how we provide it β€” whether it’s physical or emotional - has changed drastically over the years. Instead of turning to close friends and family, many modern mothers turn to social media – sometimes with unexpectedly harsh results. Jessica Clements and Kari Nixon, co-authors of Optimal Motherhood and Other Lies Facebook Told Us, join us to talk about modern motherhood, how groups meant to support and uplift mothers somehow tear them down β€” and how we can do better.