In this enlightening conversation, Brittany Biggett-Heeren speaks with Shirria McCullough, a dedicated therapist and founder of Mental Wellness Clinical Counseling and Services. They explore the unique mental health challenges faced by mothers, particularly Black mothers, and discuss the importance of self-care, the concept of balance versus rhythm in motherhood, and the systemic barriers that hinder access to mental health support. Shirria shares her personal journey into social work, the misconceptions surrounding maternal mental health, and the need for pre-parental counseling. The discussion emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries in the workplace and the shared responsibility of corporations to support maternal mental health.
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