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Episode 31: Jennifer Sodini | Returning from The Mothership

2024/9/12
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This episode discusses sensitive topics including pregnancy, body dysmorphia, and the emotional scars of the 'Mother Wound.'

These themes may be difficult for some listeners, so please listen with care and caution. If you find these topics challenging, skipping this episode is perfectly fine. For those who choose to listen, we hope Jennifer's reflections offer meaning and insight into these profound experiences.   In this episode of Radio Amenti, Jennifer explores the multifaceted experience of motherhood, addressing sensitive topics such as pregnancy, body dysmorphia, and the emotional scars of the "Mother Wound."    She reflects on her personal journey, the fears and expectations surrounding motherhood, and the importance of finding community and support. Through poetic imagery and personal anecdotes, she emphasizes the transformative power of birth and the need for self-advocacy in navigating postpartum challenges.   Ultimately, Jennifer encourages listeners to embrace their unique meta myths into the journey of becoming a parent, and to find meaning in their experiences - beyond notions of "good" or "bad."     Chapters   00:00 Radio Amenti Introduction 00:48 Navigating Sensitive Topics in Motherhood 04:53 The Cosmic Mother and the Cycle of Life 09:57 The Alien Fear of Motherhood 15:06 The Mother Wound and Its Impact 19:56 Finding Community in Unconventional Spaces 25:09 The Transformative Experience of Birth 30:07 Navigating Postpartum Challenges 34:57 Crafting Your Own Meta Myths   Featured poem: The Mother of Wisdom by Adele Tomlin, from Tales of the Yoni Stone (Dakini Publications, 2020)     Learn more:   jennifersodini.com amentioracle.com radioamentipodcast.com