Blog

Creativity, Emotional Health, General, Interviews, Media, Podcasts, Self-care, Women's Issues Creativity, Emotional Health, General, Interviews, Media, Podcasts, Self-care, Women's Issues

Aspirational Shame in Motherhood: The Motherhood Tribe Podcast

I recently had the opportunity to discuss aspirational shame in mothers with Katy and Valerie of "The Motherhood Tribe" podcast. Aspirational shame is a topic I've written about for many years and refers to the feelings of guilt or unworthiness that some women experience when they have desires or ambitions outside of their home and family life.

Read More
Assertiveness, Assertiveness Guide fo..., Communication, Family, Interviews, Marriage, Media, Mental Health, Mormon Culture, Parenting, Podcasts, Relationship Advice, Relationships, Self-care, Therapy, Women's Issues Assertiveness, Assertiveness Guide fo..., Communication, Family, Interviews, Marriage, Media, Mental Health, Mormon Culture, Parenting, Podcasts, Relationship Advice, Relationships, Self-care, Therapy, Women's Issues

Idealizing Motherhood: The Sisterhood Podcast

Back in October, Allyson and Tiffany of "The Sisterhood Podcast" discussed my TEDx Ogden Talk entitled "The Costs of Idealizing Motherhood"on their show. Later, they were kind enough to have me on an episode to tell more about what inspired my talk.

Read More
Family, Interviews, Media, Mental Health, Parenting, Radio, Relationship Advice, Relationships, Women's Issues Family, Interviews, Media, Mental Health, Parenting, Radio, Relationship Advice, Relationships, Women's Issues

Debunking Modern-day Motherhood Myths: KSL Mom Show

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Lindsay Aerts of KSL's "The Mom Show" and share my thoughts about certain motherhood expectations that seem to permeate our society. I loved this topic, as it touches on so many themes that are important to me: Mormon culture, mental health, families, and social media. Here are some common modern-day motherhood myths debunked!

Read More
Family, Interviews, Marriage, Media, Mormon Culture, Parenting, Relationships, Women's Issues Family, Interviews, Marriage, Media, Mormon Culture, Parenting, Relationships, Women's Issues

Mormon Women Family, Work, and Faith: Deseret News

I was pleased to have my thoughts included in a recent Deseret News article that focused on a few themes I am very interested in: aspirational shame for Mormon women, the wage gap, motherhood, and partnership. Here are some of the ideas that I shared:

Read More