The Guilt Cycle New Mothers Don't Talk About | Sarah Zafar | The Dialectic Arc
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What is Postpartum Depression & Parenting Pressure? | Mental Health for Moms
In this podcast episode, we explore postpartum depression (PPD), the emotional challenges new mothers face, and the pressure of parenting expectations. Learn how guilt, stress, and societal pressures affect mental health, and discover strategies for healing, self-care, and emotional support. A must-listen for moms, parents, and anyone invested in maternal mental health.
In this episode of Curious & Candid, host Tehreem Batool talks with Sarah Zafar, psychotherapist and founder of Ammis for Mental Health, about the unspoken emotional load of modern motherhood.
Together, they unpack:
The emotional and mental toll of becoming a mother
How generational parenting patterns shape our identities
The guilt and burnout cycle — and how to break free
What real support for mothers looks like in South Asian households
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the expectations of being a “perfect mom,” or struggled balancing mental health and parenting, this heartfelt conversation is for you.
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00:00 Phases of Motherhood
01:20 Mental Health While Trying to Conceive
05:36 Support of Your Doctor During Pregnancy
12:20 How Can Fathers Help?
18:30 Mothers Seeking Support
25:46 The Labour Day
30:30 Postpartum Depression (PPD)
34:51 Motherhood with Guilt and Healing
45:20 Generational Parenting Cycle and Childhood Trauma
51:13 Myth Busters
55:54 Ammis for Mental Health
01:03:40 Message for Mothers
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