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Episode 17: More Support - Better Support
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  • Take a look at this map of the world and tell me how you think it’s possible for any policy makers to say that they are supportive of expecting and new families in this country when we get ZERO weeks of paid leave after having a baby.
  • Tricia Hersey, founder of The Nap Ministry, has some thoughts about the radical act of REST. Something I think all parents could use more of, ya’ll! Her interview on “We Can Do Hard Things” will connect so many dots! I encourage you to give it a listen here.
  • Organizations like, Chamber of Mothers, MomsRising, and The Working Momtras are just a few examples of boots on the ground support for families. Check them out if you’re interested, or just need a little inspiration!
  • Angela Garbes wrote the book, Essential Labor: Mothering As Social Change, and it is excellent. Here’s an interview on NPR that highlights some of the excerpts that were a part of today’s episode.
  • And just for fun? Check out this RIDICULOUS commercial from the 80s (which might explain the “I can do it ALL!” ethos that’s weighing some of us down so much.)

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