Ep. 260: Finding Balance: Reducing the Mental Load of Motherhood with Dr. Whitney Casares

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Dr. Meg Meeker

Kids & Family, Education, Parenting, Self-improvement

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 6 January 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Mothers often carry an invisible mental load—managing schedules, making decisions, and handling emotional labor for their families. On this episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker offers practical parenting advice to help moms ease that burden and break free from the relentless pressure to "do it all." She’s joined by Dr. Whitney Casares, author, pediatrician and founder of Modern Mommy Doc . Together, they explore why emotional well-being, not productivity, is the key to happier, healthier parenting. The conversation covers actionable strategies for moms to set boundaries, reduce the influence of social media, and let go of guilt. Listeners will learn practical tools to create healthier home environments and embrace a balanced, fulfilling life for themselves and their families. Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction to Overachieving Moms 01:43 The Mental Load of Motherhood 05:01 Societal Pressures and Technology 06:02 The Impact of Social Media on Moms 09:38 The Centered Life Blueprint 13:56 Strategies for Managing Stress 17:23 Balancing Personal and Family Needs 22:38 Recognizing and Addressing Emotional Health 39:46 Conclusion and Resources Need parenting help? Grab a coaching spot with Dr. Meg Meeker! Featured Guest: Dr. Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician, author, CEO and Founder of Modern Mommy Doc, and an American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson, who has been featured as a maternal child health expert in The New York Times, Forbes, Parents, Fortune, NBC News, ABC News, TODAY, and more. Our Sponsors: Stay warm this season with Heat Holders®—from thermal socks to cozy hats, gloves, and layers, they’ve got you covered. Get 15% off at heatholders.com with code “DRMEG” and free shipping on orders over $25! Hungryroot is your personal shopper and nutritionist combined, making healthy eating easy and stress-free. Get 40% off your first box, plus enjoy a free item in every box for life! Visit Hungryroot.com/drmeg and use code DRMEG to claim this exclusive offer. Breathe easier, live better with AirDoctor! Head to airdoctorpro.com, use promo code DRMEG, and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Clear hormonal & cystic acne with no side effects with Phyla Biotics. Enter code DRMEEKER at checkout and start your journey to healthier skin. Build a better you, one brick at a time with Field of Greens. No extracts, no lab-made stuff, just whole, organic fruits and vegetables. Visit fieldofgreens.com and use promo code DRMEG for free rush shipping and 15% off your first order. Start saving and investing for your future with Acorns—visit acorns.com/drmeg or download the app today! Wild Interest, where the magic happens when kids run the show. Find it wherever you get your podcasts. It’s wild! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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