When Being a Mom Isnt Enough

Published: June 13, 2019, 8 a.m.

Camilla was a PhD student struggling with a feeling that she didn\u2019t belong in academia. Then she got pregnant. Seven years and two children later, she\u2019s never finished her dissertation. She\u2019s feeling frustrated as a stay-at-home mom and angry at herself for abandoning her professional aspirations.\nCREDITS\nMotherhood Sessions is a production of Gimlet Media. It\u2019s produced by Peter Bresnan and Molly Donahue. Our editors are Devon Taylor and Nazanin Rafsanjani. Mixing and music by Emma Munger.\nIf you or someone you know is experiencing depression or anxiety during pregnancy, or in the postpartum period, contact Postpartum Support International at (800) 944-4773. If you or a family member are worried about safety, get help right away by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or dialing 911.\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices