In this episode of the YOU Better! podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Amber Thornton, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Default Parenting + Millennial Motherhood Wellness Expert, and the Founder of Balanced Working Mama, where the mission is to support millennial mothers in creating a life of more balance and wellness.
It is important that we – for our individual and collective wellbeing – break free from confining social norms and cultural conditioning that don’t serve us. And this is why Dr. Amber is a person I appreciate deeply because that is exactly what she helps people do. Her current teaching is focused on undoing the prevalence of default parenting syndrome. Default parenting is that mode that families can fall into where there is one parent is the go-to parent to have everybody’s needs met. Regardless of if both parents work outside of the home, the default parent carries the lion’s share of the household responsibilities. It’s the type of life that makes it easy to lose yourself and your dreams. And Dr. Amber is over it.
Together, we discuss the power of crafting a life that includes space for you to learn yourself and to have what you need to thrive. We also highlight the importance of effective communication and questioning societal expectations.
Episode Resources:
- Visit Dr. Amber’s Website
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- Follow Dr. Amber on TikTok
- Listen to the Balanced Working Mama Podcast
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ABOUT KIESHA GARRISON
Kiesha Garrison is a Seattle, WA based professional emcee and public speaker. She leads high-impact events & conversations that spark positive personal, professional, and cultural shifts.
