
Supermom Myth: The True Cost of the Mental Load with Stacy McCann
Are you tired of being told you can “do it all” — and somehow feel like you’re still falling short? In this episode, therapist and mom Stacy McCann joins Emily to unpack the Supermom Myth and reveal the invisible forces that leave so many mothers burned out and overwhelmed.
They talk about:
The truth about the mental load and why it’s rarely acknowledged
How patriarchal systems and internalized pressure fuel mom guilt
Why the glorification of the “Supermom” ideal is actually harming women
The role of social media, pandemic parenting, and generational messaging
Tangible steps moms can take to…
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