The Maternal Mental Health Conversation Every Mom Needs to Hear with Aimee Tuck and Jen Burke

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this episode, Laura interviews licensed psychologists Aimee Tuck and Jen Burke, co-owners of Rise Wellness Collaborative and Bloom and Rise. In this intimate episode, they discuss the challenges and joys of motherhood, the impact of entrepreneurship on mental health, and the importance of self-care and asking for help. 

They also address the guilt and pressure that mothers often feel and provide reassurance that it's okay to take space and prioritize their own well-being. 

In this episode you will hear:

09:24 - Taking Space and Resourcing Ourselves
28:07 - What Kids Really Need From Us 
34:48 - Bloom and Rise: Gift Boxes for New Moms

Jen & Aimee's Links:

Website: https://bloom-and-rise.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloom.and.rise/?hl=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risewellnesscollaborative/?hl=en

maternal mental health, motherhood, entrepreneurship, self-care, guilt, asking for help, gift boxes, resources

Takeaways

• Motherhood is challenging and can lead to hormonal shifts, emotional changes, and imposter syndrome.
• It's important for moms to take breaks, engage in self-care, and ask for help.
• Secure attachment with children is built through providing safety, love, and attunement most of the time, and repairing mistakes when they happen.
• Moms don't have to be perfect all the time; they need to prioritize their own well-being and take space for themselves.
• Bloom and Rise offers gift boxes for new moms, including resources and products for both moms and babies.

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