Episode Synopsis "What makes a good mother?"

Even before we have a child, there are expectations surrounding what it means to be a good mother. These pressures can sometimes crush us, but we can't seem to shake them off  so we need to learn to navigate them well. Here, Rosaleen Goh shares her thoughts on the good mother,  the expectations and realities of where we're at and covers topics like guilt, anger and how to respond when we feel judged.     

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