The Choice to be Childfree and the Myths of Motherhood Part 2

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The Choice to be Childfree and the Myths of Motherhood Part 2

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Oct 26, 2020

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In this week's episode, Emmalee and Jen continue to break down the assumed myths behind motherhood and discuss the validity of childfree living.

Released:

Oct 26, 2020

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Emmalee Bierly, LMFT and Jennifer Chaiken, LMFT, owners and co-founders of The Therapy Group (@thetherapygrp), bring you the ShrinkChicks Podcast. ShrinkChicks is on a mission to make therapy and therapeutic topics more relatable and accessible. Each Monday, Emmalee and Jen will explore different mental health topics and invite you to sit in on their insight, humor, and knowledge, leaving the psychobabble behind.

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The Choice to be Childfree and the Myths of Motherhood Part 2

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