Journey Through Motherhood's Emotional Landscape with Megan MacCutcheon

Birth Journeys: Lifting the veil on the birth experience

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Have you ever found yourself laughing through tears, or smiling despite a wave of sadness? It's a complex emotional dance that Megan MacCutcheon, LPC, and I explore in our latest episode. Megan, a specialist in perinatal mental health, joins us to discuss the profound ability to experience multiple emotions at once and how acknowledging this can be especially vital during significant life transitions, like motherhood. Our conversation provides insightful guidance on processing each feeling as a signal that something within us needs care and attention, and we navigate the waters of emotional complexity that often go uncharted in our binary view of feelings.
Motherhood can feel like a rollercoaster, with high peaks of joy and deep valleys of guilt. Amidst the laughter and chaos, we confront the ubiquitous 'mom guilt' head-on, discussing strategies to ease the self-judgment that comes with parenting. We share personal stories and tackle reframing our internal narratives, underlining the importance of compassion when facing our perceived shortcomings. Megan's enlightening advice on fostering a more understanding self-view offers a path toward self-kindness that resonates with anyone juggling the emotional demands of raising children.
We wrap up the episode with what I like to call Megan's 'truth bombs,' nuggets of wisdom that reverberate long after our talk. Her insights are like beacons, illuminating the continuous journey of emotional and mental well-being. Whether you’re a new parent navigating the postpartum period or simply someone seeking to better understand the intricacies of your emotional life, this episode is an invitation to embrace the full spectrum of your feelings with empathy and grace. Thank you, Megan, for bringing your profound expertise to our heartfelt discussion.
Connect with Megan at https://www.meganmaccutcheon.com/
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Medical Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended as a safe space for women to share their birth experiences. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Each woman’s medical course of action is individual and may not appropriately transfer to another similar situation. Please speak to your medical provider before making any medical decisions. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that evidence based practice evolves as our knowledge of science improves. To the best of my ability I will attempt to present the most current ACOG and AWHONN recommendations at the time the podcast is recorded, but that may not necessarily reflect the best practices at the time the podcast is heard. Additionally, guests sharing their stories have the right to autonomy in their medical decisions, and may share their choice to go against current practice recommendations. I intend to hold space for people to share their decisions. I will attempt to share the current recommendations so that my audience is informed, but it is up to each individual to choose what is best for them.

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1. Processing Multiple Emotions Simultaneously (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Grief and Joy Simultaneously (00:12:45)

3. Navigating Emotions in Motherhood (00:23:07)

4. Megan's Truth Bomb (00:33:56)