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This is Motherhood: Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on reversing parental burnout

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By Motherly Updated Dec. 12, 2024

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This episode is sponsored by Target. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Motherly and mamas.

In this episode of “This is Motherhood,” host Joyce Brewer speaks with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a physician specializing in modern-day burnout and mental health. Dr. Aditi talks about the effects of the pandemic on mother’s mental health, the importance of diverse representation in the medical field, and offers some tangible things that mothers can do to manage feelings of burnout and stress.

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