Real Talk: The Transition to Motherhood

A Slight Change of Plans

Motherhood can be a time of profound internal upheaval, says clinical psychologist Molly Millwood. Molly offers an honest look at the transition into motherhood, drawing from scientific research, stories from her private practice, and her own experiences as a mother. She and Maya talk about how to navigate the grief, guilt, ambivalence, and other disorienting feelings that can often come up for new moms.

For more on Molly, check out her book “To Have and To Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma.”

If you liked this episode, we recommend listening to “The Devastation of Things Going Exactly to Plan.”

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