The Performance of Motherhood with Sara Peterson

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Written By Erin Spahr (she/her)
 

Sara Petersen, author of ⁠Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture⁠, and a newsletter about the myth of the ideal mother called ⁠In Pursuit of Clean Countertops⁠.

In this conversation, Sara and Erin discuss the impact and evolution of mom influencers, the performance of motherhood, and the pressure and scrutiny that women face in their roles as mothers. 

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Erin Spahr (she/her)

Erin Spahr is a licensed therapist, mother, intersectional feminist, podcast host, and maternal mental health advocate. Erin uses a feminist lens in her work with mothers and strives to help mothers free themselves from oppressive societal expectations and find more self-confidence and self-compassion.

She hosts the Feminist Mom Podcast where she discusses the intersection of feminism and motherhood with inspiring guests. Erin recently launched the Inclusive Provider Directory, a directory that serves as a vital link connecting mothers, birthing individuals, and families in the United States and Canada with perinatal providers who prioritize inclusivity and identity-affirming care.

Erin sees clients in her private practice (available to folks in North Carolina and Maryland). She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and two kids.

https://www.erinspahrtherapy.com
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