137. Do It, Ladies. Lean OUT.

Motherhood has never been easy. But compared to today, our own mothers’ experience was a walk in the park. Suzanne discusses the truth about why motherhood is so damn hard today—and why it doesn't have to be. IN THIS EPISODE: 1:40  Suzanne reads a viral Facebook post about “what society expects from women/mothers" 8:40  It used to be understood that mothers were an integral part of society 9:30  Men and women react differently to raising children 10:10  The ability to nurture is in a woman’s DNA 10:30  Mothers belong with their children 11:05   Median household income growth occurred when women went to work 12:30  Mothers are responsible for the emotional well-being of our citizens 13:15  Women need support to enjoy motherhood 14:10  Leaning out is an option if your husband is a steady breadwinner 16:00  Think outside the box and get away from what other people around you are doing 16:50  You have to sacrifice, but the payoff is huge 18:15  Covid has taught Americans that they CAN live on less