Expand your definition of the "Maternal Instinct" (Happy Mother's Day 2025)

May 11, 2025

In honor of Mother's Day, I highly recommend a listen to NPR's Throughline podcast episode on Motherhood.

https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/1248444381/motherhood

As I texted my therapist friend when I became a new mom, I love being the specific mother to my specific kid, (the kid is objectively great) but...

If you know what I mean, I see you girl, and I hope you got something good today.

You'll understand what the moms on your caseload are dealing with (at least in the USA). Give it a listen.

There's so much mind blowing stuff in here.

Did you know that many other primates wait until their first offspring is nearly or fully self-sufficient before having a second? That is, UNLESS...they have a community oriented social structure where everyone contributes to the raising of the newcomers.

There are so many more gems in this episode (and in this podcast in general).

Let me know what you think! Happy Mother's Day! And thank you to everyone who supports mothers and children in community.

-Andreana

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