Show Notes
When I read Normalize It: Upending The Silence, Stigma and Shame that Shape Women’s Lives by Dr. Jessica Zucker, I knew that we needed her wisdom here on the podcast.
Dr. Jessica Zucker is an LA based clinical psychologist who, through sharing her own personal story of miscarriage and breast cancer, encourages women to own their grief, reject the shame that we’ve been conditioned to feel, and embrace our changing bodies with love.
Today on WithIn:
The miscarriage Dr. Zucker experienced that inspired her to focus her work on reproductive mental health
Dr. Zucker’s emotional journey through breast cancer treatment
The source of the shame that women feel regarding their changing bodies
How we can create a less shameful environment for our daughters
The challenge of prioritizing friendship in this middle phase of life
Dr. Zucker’s personal advice for women facing challenging life changes
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