Secrets of the Motherworld is a podcast created to help mothers feel less alone. We're two psychotherapists with a special interest in parenting. Listeners send us their anonymous stories about their own experiences in the Motherworld -- experiences that are too intensely private to share anywhere else. Each week, we read a listener's story and give our own reflections. It's a thoughtful exploration of the most intimate aspects of motherhood.
“I would like to hear your thoughts on how parents can speak about the elephant in the room.
My daughter is 15 and we have experienced school refusal for some years now. The lockdown has been great for her and she has enjoyed it. And yet. I know we, as a family, have colluded in her avoidance...
Published 06/30/20
My 13 year-old daughter is overweight and I don't know how to handle this.
We have always had food problems in the family as my husband has battled with his weight all his adult life. He is a great cook and I also battle with my weight.
Published 06/23/20
“Hi Lisa and Stella. This is not so much of a question, but a warm and heartfelt THANK YOU. I think (hope!) that we're slowly getting to the end of some really tough years.
Two years ago our youngest daughter at 13 rapidly developed anxiety and then presented herself as trans. Now I know it was...
Published 06/16/20