How have we never heard of maternal ambivalence?! The conflicting emotions of motherhood - with Dr Margo Lowy, PHD & psychotherapist

Ever felt contradicted by how much you can both love motherhood yet find it SO tough, all at the same time? That combination of what seems like opposite feelings is called maternal ambivalence. To learn more, we speak to Dr. Margo Lowy PhD, a psychotherapist and researcher. She has written her latest book, Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments & Bitter Truths of Motherhood, and we are desperate to learn more. We discuss…

What actually is maternal ambivalence?

The paradox of feelings in motherhood

Those ‘melting moments’ in parenting

The slow ‘letting go’ of being a parent

Naming the wins and reflecting on the guilt and rage

Explaining maternal ambivalence through a handbag analogy

What would you go back in time and tell yourself as a mother?

Bringing the fun and playfulness into parenting

Links mentioned:

Get the book Maternal Ambivalence: The Loving Moments & Bitter Truths of Motherhood

Dr Margo’s website