The Decline of Motherly Intuition - Erica Komisar, LCSW

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation with Erica Komisar, LCSW, where we challenge societal norms and explore the essence of motherhood. With a warm cup of coffee in hand, join us as we unpack the complexities of mothering and how we can ‘Be There’ for our children. In this episode, Erica sheds light on how feminism's historical narrative has unfairly shamed women who prioritize motherhood. Delve into the detrimental effects of societal pressure to “girl boss” and the misconceptions surrounding the "cry it out method," uncovering its harm to children's psyches. This episode offers invaluable wisdom and encouragement. Tune in and embrace the journey of motherhood with confidence, knowing that you can have it all-just not all at once.
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[@ayalaux]

With my first born, I had no idea about parenting and our pediatrician recommended the cry out method. So I tried, for one to three minutes, which felt like eternity. I couldn’t do it anymore than that, so I picked up my son tears streaming down on my cheeks. That was such a terrible moment. It was 9 years ago and I never tried it for any of my sons after that. This county is so broken that even a pediatrician suggests such a terrible treatment for a precious baby.

[@millamonyayi8806]

This almost made me cry, I am so glad you didn't listen to that advice and followed your instincts :)

[@NadiaSeesIt]

There are variations where a baby cries for short amounts of time and you go in to soothe and comfort them, and then have them try again. We did Taking Cara Babies. Which was very compassionate and medically driven. Our baby is 15 months old and naps and sleeps beautifully. She never once slept in our bed. She loves her crib and she gets great sleep. Cry it out is nuclear! There are better middle options

[@rebeccacheinemann]

Your mom intuition knew what was right. The same situation happened to me. Crying it out is the worst advice ever from peds...along with vaccinations.

[@alexandraiarussi4040]

I relate so much to “changing my own record straight.” I went through a huge perspective shift after the birth of my first child, realizing I didn’t actually want to go back to work, even after a year. Now with 3 little kids, I feel so grateful to be home raising them, and my eyes have been opened to the warped, unhealthy view our culture has on mothering. It is hard and exhausting, but the transformation, if you’re open to it, is like nothing else. I think often it is difficult to admit the importance and value of a stay at home mother, because that then implies that mothers who aren’t at home with their kids are doing less than the ideal. People don’t want to offend. But we pay a price when the value is downgraded just because not everyone can/is doing it.

[@Dani68ABminus]

Came across you lovely ladies while searching for more Erica content. When I was a new mom and became part of a local Moms' group, I noticed for the first time just how much underlying competition and hostility there is between women. As a tomboy I never really exposed myself to women like that. I am glad to never have had the urge to fit in by adopting their ill will towards others, including their own offspring. I can't count how many times I overheard moms making a dig at other moms or their own children. It is the mass of female bullies that drive and direct this race into the emotional abyss. We need to continue to speak against this multi generational trend to snuff out our ability to love. Thank you all!

[@underthesunpodcast]

I'm sorry for your experience. Here's hoping we can be better so our daughters can be too!

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Erica is incredible❤ thank you for helping me in my motherhood journey ❤❤

[@househannah333]

I'm loving my maternal preoccupation! 7 months now and going strong!

[@anaf.8901]

Thanks for this interview! I also saw the Alex one and it’s given me lots to think about. And btw your audio and set are lovely!! I know how hard it is to make a podcast and video look and sound good and it’s sometimes overlooked so… kudos!!! I make a Spanish podcast so, fellow podcaster here. Just subscribed!! ❤ thanks for your episodes.

[@underthesunpodcast]

Thank you for being here!

[@borislavanikolova]

Love you girls! I am jumping here for a first time - what tou do is exemplary :) I am happy that there are people like you who consider normal both parents to stay at home and take care of your children. ❤Wish you the greatest of success if your channel and all of your endevours!

[@underthesunpodcast]

Thank you so much! 🥰 we're glad you're here!

[@meridethbehrens150]

Love this so much and couldn’t agree more! Thank for sharing! 🙌🏼

[@Jazzy0316]

I literally could not let my baby cry it out. It just didn’t feel right at all to me, he’s one and he goes to sleep fine

[@Jazzy0316]

I work from home to at a corporate job and have been having an internal struggle about quitting. I have a 2 month old and one a year old

[@cara2011plts]

This is great! New subscriber. About to have my first baby 💕

[@underthesunpodcast]

Welcome and congratulations!!

[@michelebergman4336]

Babies are innocent ! U must nurture them 100% 🙏

[@meadowlark7225]

Shes her sister in law?? I actually thought they were identical twin sisters. They look and sound so similar.