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HERself

52. HERself Expert: Mental Health Therapist Kate Borsato on Postpartum Anxiety and Finding Your Identity Outside of Motherhood

HERself

Abby and Amy

Best Self, Parenting, Opportunity, Purpose, Kids & Family, Grow, Future, Real, Honest, Mental Health, Self-improvement, Comparison, Health & Fitness, Vulnerable, Education

4.91.8K Ratings

🗓️ 30 November 2020

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Mental health therapist Kate Borsato joins us on the podcast today. Mental health is SO important to both of us. Joining hands with another expert to talk about subjects like postpartum anxiety and the identity shift that motherhood brings IS SO IMPORTANT. These conversations need to happen and this podcast is the perfect platform for them. So in today's episode, you can expect vulnerability, honesty, and help navigating through your own motherhood challenges. All the while, this amazing ...

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So, guilt is the feeling that I have done something wrong.

0:06.0

And that's really different than shame.

0:08.0

So they're kind of in the same family.

0:10.0

Shame is even deeper.

0:11.0

Shame is I am bad or I am wrong. It's more about the person.

0:15.0

Guilt is behavioral.

0:16.0

Guilt is I've done something wrong.

0:18.0

So when you think about the word mom guilt,

0:21.0

it brings up that idea of like, okay, so you've done something wrong as a mom or

0:24.8

something that you're doing isn't good enough as a mom.

0:31.0

I'm Amy and I'm Abby and as women we are constantly comparing ourselves to others

0:37.7

But your life isn't supposed to look like hers. Being your best self means standing firm in your decisions and always

0:45.0

being willing to grow with a purpose. We get vulnerable and real with an honest look

0:50.2

into the challenges and triumphs we all face.

0:53.5

Every woman listening gets an opportunity to choose what life looks like for herself.

0:59.2

Today we have the honor of speaking to Kate Borsato.

1:07.0

Kate is a mental health therapist and educator.

1:10.0

She focuses on pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood.

1:14.0

Kate and I were connected through a mutual friend,

1:17.0

and I've loved getting to know her and use her resources.

1:20.0

The work that you're doing in this world is so so important Kate. We're so excited to dive into all of it, but first we would love if you started by introducing yourself.

1:31.0

Sure, thank you. First of all, just thank you for having me here.

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