Episode 42: Supporting Mothers with Stacy McCann

This episode features Stacy McCann, a licensed mental health therapist in the Metro East. She discusses the unique challenges faced by modern mothers and highlights common struggles such as feeling invisible, overwhelmed, and losing personal identity. Stacy emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, valuing one's time, and setting boundaries. She also discusses the historical and contemporary pressures on mothers, noting the increased intensity due to societal expectations and technology. She recommends using voice and setting boundaries to protect personal peace and fulfillment. To connect with Stacy, you can contact her via Instagram @StacyMcCannLCSW or at Present Moment Counseling Services.

Stacy McCann is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist in Edwardsville, Illinois. She owns Present Moment Counseling Services, where she specializes in maternal overwhelm, the mental load, overstimulation and burnout in motherhood, and perinatal mental health. She sees mothers virtually in Missouri and Illinois, and in person in Edwardsville. She received intensive perinatal training from Postpartum Support International, and is a certified Fair Play Method facilitator. She also provides attachment-focused parent coaching services after almost 15 years experience working with families of young children; she is intensively trained in Circle of Security, an attachment-based parenting methodology. Outside of her work, Stacy enjoys time with her daughter and husband: traveling, cooking, gardening, and writing on her Substack - Supermom Dropout Club. 

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This episode was produced by St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by STL Bucketlist Studios in St. Louis, Missouri.