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Welcome to this episode of the Motherkind podcast sponsored by Stoker.

This is the show that's going to help you feel more confident and empowered in motherhood,

especially in this world of judgment and pressure and a very special welcome to what we are

calling Mother's Week here at Motherkind because it is Mother's Day.

This Sunday, the 10th of March.

So this week, we are going to release

an episode every single day. I know my schedule has been a little out of control. It is a mix

of solo episodes, some incredible guests, and a community Q&A. So for this first episode of the

week, I really wanted to address the elephant in the room,

which is that for many, Mother's Day, far from being all florals and breakfast in bed,

can actually bring up many conflicting emotions. Of course it brings joy, but it can also bring

sadness, grief, confusion and anger even. Maybe you've recently

lost your mum. Maybe you've lost a child or you're struggling to conceive or you've had miscarriages.

Maybe you've got a complex relationship with your own mother. Maybe you've got a complex

relationship with your children or stepchildren. Maybe it's your

first mother's day since you've separated. Maybe you're co-parenting with a narcissist or a tricky

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