10. HERself Expert: Molly Millwood on Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma

<p>Molly Millwood joins the podcast today as our first author in our first ever book club. If you have read her incredible book To Have and To Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma...you know how powerful her message is. We both consider this a must read book for every new mama as we found it to be a life changing book. It is both freeing and validating for women in the throes of one of life’s biggest transitions: motherhood.</p><p><br/></p><p>Special takeaways: </p><ul><li>Resentment for our partners are generally formed around unrealistic expectations </li><li>The goal of being a “good enough” mother</li><li>The inequities between men and women when it comes to parenting are real</li><li>Giving voice around fear, depletion, longing and hunger will win over passive aggressive communication every time</li><li>A man’s ability to accept influence from their partner is directly related to marital stability</li><li>Seeking professional therapy should be normalized and we could all benefit from it</li></ul><p><br/>Resources:</p><p>Molly’s book: <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Have-Hold-Motherhood-Marriage-Dilemma/dp/0062838652/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=to+have+and+to+hold&amp;qid=1581461312&amp;sr=8-1'>To Have and to Hold</a></p><p>Molly’s Website: <a href='http://www.mollymillwood.com/'>www.MollyMillwood.com</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Let’s connect!</p><p>HERSELF INSTAGRAM: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/herselfpodcast/'>instagram.com/herselfpodcast</a></p><p>MEET MOLLY: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/molly.millwood.phd/'>instagram.com/molly.millwood.phd/<br/></a>MEET AMY: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ameskiefer/?hl=en'>instagram.com/ameskiefer</a></p><p>MEET ABBY: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/abbyrosegreen/'>instagram.com/abbyrosegreen</a></p><p>HERSELF SHOWNOTES: <a href='http://www.herselfpodcast.com/'>www.herselfpodcast.com</a></p>