72. The Current Unsustainability of American Motherhood with Dr. Colleen Reichmann

As mothers in the United States, we have a lot to be overwhelmed and angry about right now. On today’s episode I have Dr. Colleen Reichmann here to rage about the unsustainability of motherhood in America. My purpose of this episode is to make mothers like you feel less alone. I hope this conversation makes you feel validated and lets you know that you aren’t fighting this fight by yourself.  With everything going on in the world right now, many of us may feel frightened, sad, frustrated, or angry today. Expressing these feelings and having them heard is really important. So often we are told, especially as women, that our anger is a bad emotion and that we shouldn't feel that way. It doesn't allow us to move forward. Well, I don't believe that. I believe that when anger is used in the right way, it can create positive change. After listening to this episode, I hope that you feel the same way. “Anger is like flowing water; there's nothing wrong with it as long as you let it flow. Hate is like stagnant water; anger that you denied yourself the freedom to feel, the freedom to flow; water that you gathered in one place and left to forget. Stagnant water becomes dirty, stinky, disease-ridden, poisonous, deadly; that is your hate. On flowing water travels little paper boats; paper boats of forgiveness. Allow yourself to feel anger, allow your waters to flow, along with all the paper boats of forgiveness. Be human.” ― C. JoyBell C. My guest, Dr. Colleen Riechmann, is a licensed clinical psychologist and eating disorder specialist based in Philadelphia, PA. She is the founder of Wildflower Therapy LLC (a group practice in Philadelphia) and co-author of The Inside Scoop on Eating Disorder Recovery. You can also find her online with an active Instagram community of 100K followers on her verified account, @drcolleenreichmann. In this episode we discuss: Why motherhood in America has become unsustainable. Understanding our privilege as white Americans, and the reality of how many people are still fighting for equal rights.  The importance of expressing your feelings of anger and sadness Being on social media and having misconstructs of what being a “supermom” is. How guidelines for motherhood can be good…to an extent.  Comparing women’s rights in America to Iceland.  Resources: Read about The day Iceland's women went on strike WOMEN'S MOVEMENTS: Women’s March Moms Demand Action Equality Now Get Involved  Paid Leave for the U.S. Use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask Show notes: https://lynzyandco.com/podcast/ Connect with Dr. Colleen Reichmann: Follow Colleen on Instagram @drcollenreichmann Check out Colleen’s website Connect with Lynzy: Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine Instagram: @motherhoodmeetsmedicine Sign up for the weekly newsletter here lynzyandco.com Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices