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Mom Brain: Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt & Overwhelm with Dr.Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, Episode #112

Have you had a “mom brain” moment? Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and your mind is spinning with anxiety, self-doubt, and whether or not you remembered to pack the diaper cream. Becoming a mother is a joyful rite of passage, but it can also be overwhelming--physically and emotionally. How can you calm the worries, quiet the guilt, and be present with yourself and your kids? Psychologist and mom Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco specializes in the myriad issues that women with young children struggle with. In this compassionate podcast interview, she shares science-based strategies to help you cope with common challenges and make peace with your transformed identity.

Dr. lyse Dobrow DiMarco is a licensed clinical psychologist and writer specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, parenting, relationship challenges, women's health issues, and difficult life transitions. Dr. Dobrow DiMarco has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Motherwell, Motherly, Pop Sugar Moms, Psychology Today, Scary Mommy, The Week, and Today Parenting, as well as on NPR and several popular podcasts. She is the author of Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood--And Relax Into Your New Self

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