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How Idealizing Motherhood Hurts Mormon Women
Family, Mormon Culture, Parenting, Relationship Advice, Relationships, Motherhood, Fatherhood DJH Team Family, Mormon Culture, Parenting, Relationship Advice, Relationships, Motherhood, Fatherhood DJH Team

How Idealizing Motherhood Hurts Mormon Women

We often talk about motherhood as if it is women’s only valuable source of identity and meaning for a woman. Being a mother is an important aspect of my identity as an LDS woman, but it is not the entirety of my identity. While mothering my children is an important contribution, it is not the source of my worth. Keep reading to learn how idealizing motherhood hurts women.

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Mormon Culture and The Problem of Assertiveness: A Thoughtful Faith Podcast
Assertiveness, Assertiveness Guide fo..., Attachment, Boundaries, Communication, Emotional Health, Interviews, Media, Mental Health, Mormon Culture, Parenting, Podcasts, Relationships, Self-care, Women's Issues Assertiveness, Assertiveness Guide fo..., Attachment, Boundaries, Communication, Emotional Health, Interviews, Media, Mental Health, Mormon Culture, Parenting, Podcasts, Relationships, Self-care, Women's Issues

Mormon Culture and The Problem of Assertiveness: A Thoughtful Faith Podcast

As a therapist, one of my favorite things to observe and write about is the intersection of religious beliefs and mental/emotional health. That's why I was so excited to sit down with Gina Colvin of "A Thoughtful Faith" podcast and discuss Mormon culture in terms of assertiveness, specifically challenges LDS women may experience when it comes to being assertive. Here are some of the main themes from our conversation:

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30 Questions Nobody Asks My Husband at Church

Through the years, I’ve noticed certain patterns, even in seemingly benign small talk, that send powerful cultural messages regarding gender, potential, life decisions, and worth. These patterns became even more apparent after I got married and observed the kinds of questions directed to me in comparison to my husband.

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