Episode 13: Tackling the Superwoman Epidemic among Moms of Color: What, Why and How.

Hi everyone!

On this week's episode, I get to speak with the “No Superwoman” doc- Dr. C. Nicole Swiner, about why tackling the Superwoman epidemic among moms of color is so critical for our health and well-being and practical solutions we can use to stop it from showing up in our motherhood journeys.

This interview quickly turned into a fabulous chat that spanned a bunch of topics including our connection as dance moms of two little girls and reigning in our “tiger mom” tendencies. We also spoke about why tackling being a supermom is not something we can do alone and the importance of getting support and guidance from others.

This aligned so perfectly with why group coaching is essential for moms of color,and many of you know, I run my Mama First coaching program for helping working moms of color experiencing stress learn how to invest in themselves. Also, if you are listening to this episode on November 3rd, I actually have a Masterclass tonight at 8:30PM Eastern where I will be teaching my framework on “How Working Moms of Color Can Stop Supermom Stress and Avoid Burnout.” Listen at the end for how to register!

Mentioned in the episode:

The impact of the book, The Superwoman Syndrome by Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz Dr. Swiner’s books on Superwoman Complex: How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex: 12 steps to balance mind, body and spirit. The Superwoman Complex: A Follow-Up Visit. How training as a woman of color in medicine her reinforced the superwoman syndrome in her life How moms can mask the difficulties with being a supermom and the impact on mental health, which she observed in her own mother. The five elements of the superwoman schema Dr. Amani Allen’s article on the influence of racial discrimination, superwoman syndrome on stress  and the article on the relationship between superwoman syndrome and early aging and hypertension  Navigating the balance between supporting and motivating your kids and helping them to not stress your kids and the importance of demonstrating growth mindset. "The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" by Amy Chua The harms of being a superwoman on our physical health and the harmful message it teaches our kids The essential reason why we have to have a village of “paid” friends and unpaid friends Practical tips on how to stop the stress in motherhood and nurturing your relationship with your partners

 

More about Dr. C. Nicole Swiner

DocSwiner is a family physician, 2-time best-selling author, owner of Swiner Publishing Company, blogger, speaker, wife and mother in Durham. She is also affectionately known as the Superwoman Complex expert and has written 2 books on the topic. She loves taking care of the family as a whole—from the cradle to the grave