Helen Russell
Helen Russell
#3 Hollie McNish
#3 Hollie McNish
#3 Hollie McNish
Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Hollie McNish joins Helen Russell to debunk motherhood myths, tackle guilt, and explore everyday sadness with humor and honesty.
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Get the buttons here!Hollie McNish: Motherhood Myths, Guilt, and Finding Freedom in Sadness
I think it's good to be angry about stuff like: there's loads of terrible stuff going on and you should be angry about it, and it gets belittled a lot.
Ever wondered if you're the only one feeling overwhelmed by the myths of motherhood? Poet and writer Hollie McNish joins Helen Russell to chat about this and much more. In this episode of 'How to Be Sad', Hollie shares her raw and humorous take on raising a child in today's world. From debunking idealized motherhood myths to tackling the guilt that so many parents feel, Hollie's honesty is both refreshing and relatable.
She dives into the commercialization of parenthood, revealing how society pressures parents to buy their way into being 'good'. This conversation isn't just for parents; it's for anyone who's felt the weight of societal expectations. Hollie also opens up about class snobbery and online abuse, shedding light on how these experiences have shaped her. And in a surprising twist, she reframes selfies as the 'oil paintings of the Tinder age'.
Whether you're a parent or just curious about navigating everyday sadness, this episode offers valuable insights and a few laughs along the way. Tune in for a candid discussion that might just make you feel a little less alone.