Heather and Brittany talk to Sarah McLaughlin, a Marriage and Family Therapist, about protecting your mental health in motherhood during this time of turmoil and in the upcoming holiday season. Also discussed- how anxiety manifests in motherhood, how to handle holiday stressors, and the often discussed self care.
Trigger warning: there is a brief mention of dealing with disordered eating during the holiday season around the 27:05 time stamp.
about sarah
Sarah McLaughlin is a San Francisco based Psychotherapist specializing in Anxiety. She co-founded HAVN Collective, a Holistic Psychotherapy Practice and Wellness Oasis providing services virtually or in San Francisco. Sarah lives by the beach with her husband and curious, adorable toddler.
You can find her at her website, and on Instagram. You can also follow HAVN Collective on Instagram as well.
what to listen for: mental health in motherhood
- Common ways anxiety manifest in motherhood
- How self care can mean “doing less” and not more
- Morning routines- garbage advice or good at the right time in motherhood?
- Setting boundaries with family during the holidays
- Should you make a new year’s resolution?
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