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93. The Gift of Maternal Ambivalence: Embracing Complexity to Build Connection with Dr Margo Lowy
93. The Gift of Maternal Ambivalence: Embracing Complexity to Build Connection with Dr Margo Lowy
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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Apr 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, I talk with author and psychotherapist Dr Margo Lowy, exploring the concept of maternal ambivalence – an often-silenced but integral part of the mothering experience. Maternal ambivalence is defined as feeling two competing or contradictory feelings that can exist at the same time. In her book, "The Maternal Experience: Encounters with Ambivalence and Love", Dr Lowy further develops the concept of maternal ambivalence into being part of a new ‘language of maternal love’ and explains how maternal ambivalence is an integral part of our mothering that can actually strengthen maternal love. Learn why this is the case, the reasons why maternal ambivalence remains a cultural taboo, and how to start embracing maternal ambivalence to connect more deeply with your child/ren and yourself. Connect with Dr Lowy’s work further at www.drmargolowy.com and her Instagram @drmargolowy
See show notes at - https://drsophiebrock.com/podcast93
See show notes at - https://drsophiebrock.com/podcast93
Released:
Apr 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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