Episode 75: Moms as Therapist: The Importance of Emotional Support for Therapists and Mothers with MacKenzie Bradke, LCSW

<p dir="ltr">Therapists, including those who are mothers, can experience emotional challenges that are not always visible to their clients or to the public. While therapists are trained to maintain a professional demeanor and provide emotional support to their clients, they are also human and can experience their own struggles and emotions.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">MacKenzie Bradtke, a licensed social worker and clinical social worker in Missouri, shares why she is so passionate about working with mom who also works as a therapist. She also shares her journey of infertility and what helps her to feel better. Her inspiring story of adoption and her wonderful journey of becoming a mom for the first year.She stated how being a mother has made her more spiritual.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Listening to MacKenzie's story would provide insight into the personal experiences of a therapist and mother, including the emotional challenges they may face and the importance of self-care. It can also offer encouragement and inspiration for those going through similar experiences of wanting a child.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insight and inspiration from MacKenzie Bradtke's personal journey as a therapist and mother.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why does MacKenzie work with moms or why is she so passionate about that? </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">MacKenzie’s journey of infertility and trying to get pregnant</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">What helped MacKenzie feel better about not having a child and where is she now</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where does she get to share her feelings about wanting a child</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How did she