What if women could get rid of their guilt? On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Saumya Dave to discuss her new novel, The Guilt Pill, a taut psychological drama about a CEO on maternity leave who goes missing after she becomes addicted to an experimental, guilt-erasing pill.
Saumya shares her insights as a psychiatrist and a mother, providing a nuanced perspective on the challenges of modern parenting and the impact of societal norms on mental health. We chat with Saumya about what “mom guilt” really is, the differences in experiences and social expectations between mothers and fathers, as well as the demands on female CEOs vs their male counterparts. Saumya also shares the evolution of her writing from family stories to this more speculative, psychological mystery.
The Guilt Pill is out now!
