SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay

In this episode of *SuperPsyched*, Dr. Adam Dorsay speaks with Rebecca Geshurii, co-author of 'When Good Moms Feel Bad'. Rebecca is a psychotherapist who integrates InternalFamily Systems (IFS) in her approach to helping moms navigate the emotional and physiological challenges of motherhood. They discuss the importance of self-compassion, embracing imperfections, and the value of community support. Rebecca shares practical tips for moms to soften their body, listen to their inner selves, open their hearts, and wait for internal messages, encapsulated in the acronym SLOW. The conversation highlights the need to recognize andprocess grief and shame in motherhood, ultimately promoting emotional well-being and familial connections.   00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched 00:28 The Challenges of Motherhood 00:55 Introducing Rebecca Geshuri and Her Book 02:27 The Reality of Parenting 07:13 Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) 08:02 Applying IFS to Motherhood 13:38 The Importance of Self-Compassion 17:44 Practical Tips for Self-Compassion 22:15 The Power of Self-Compassion 22:31 Understanding the SLOW Acronym 24:40 The Impact of Shame and Guilt 26:07 Navigating Motherhood and Grief 28:53 The Complexity of Parenting 34:32 Embracing All Parts of Ourselves 36:32 Building Community and Support 41:30 Final Thoughts and Reflections   HELPFUL LINKS:   Rebecca Geshuri Website When Good Moms Feel Bad Book Rebecca Geshuri Instagram Rebecca Geshuri Facebook