309: The Good Enough Mother with Dr. Sophie Brock

Motherhood shouldn’t be filled with guilt and shame! Today’s episode focuses on the social constructs of motherhood and the myth of perfect motherhood. My guest gives a fresh perspective on how we can think differently about motherhood and create a world where mothers feel empowered, supported, and valued. Join us to learn more! Dr. Sophie Brock is a Motherhood Studies Sociologist and mother living in Sydney, Australia. Her work analyzes motherhood in our culture and explores the ways that the individual experiences of mothers are shaped by broader social constructs. Sophie provides self-study courses for mothers and mother-supporting practitioners, mentoring for mother-supporting professionals, The Motherhood Studies Practitioner Certification online training, and her podcast, The Good Enough Mother.  Show Highlights: An overview of Sophie’s work How Sophie defines motherhood studies, motherhood, and mothering by using the analogy of the fish tank Thoughts on the “perfect mother” Why more privilege makes things easier on mothers and more bias means a more difficult time navigating systems How mothers can resist social constructs and reclaim their power How we are socialized into the “perfect mother myth” by our culture and our relationships Why patriarchal systems benefit from the perfect mother myth How mothers can be empowered to build a new ideal of motherhood by opening their awareness in a new way How Sophie works with mothers to help them Sophie’s key takeaway about the significance of motherhood and the fact that every mother should feel seen and valued Resources: Connect with Dr. Sophie Brock: Website, Instagram, Facebook, and The Good Enough Mother Podcast *Get Dr. Sophie’s The Fish Tank of Motherhood Model and Training.  Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!  Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!