Jessica Grose on the unsustainability of American motherhood

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In this episode, Liz talks to Jessica Grose, parenting columnist for the New York Times, about her new book Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood. Jessica talks about the cultural construction of motherhood throughout American history, how we got to where we are today, and what policy changes she thinks would make the greatest impact supporting mothers. She also opens up about her own struggles with her physical and mental health during pregnancy.

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