More people than ever are choosing not to have kids and it’s not always for the reasons you might think. In this episode of Not Your Mother’s Therapist, Dr. Marissa Eusebio and Dr. Ana Abu-Rus unpack the many factors that go into the decision to have (or not have) children. From personal values and financial realities to mental health and societal pressure. Whether you’re child-free by choice, on the fence, or deep in parenthood and just curious about this growing trend, this conversation offers empathy, insight, and zero judgment.
In this episode, Marissa opens up about her own experience with miscarriage. A raw, honest conversation about the heartbreak of pregnancy loss and the complicated space where grief and joy coexist. Together, Marissa and Ana explore how we make sense of loss while continuing to hold onto hope, connection, and meaning. They talk about what it means to grieve openly, how to support others through loss, and the importance of giving ourselves permission to feel everything, the sadness, the guilt, the gratitude, and the love.This episode is for anyone who’s walked through pregnancy loss, supported someone who has, or simply wants to better understand the emotional landscape of grief in reproductive health. 💛
This episode dives into how our own fathers shaped our views on parenting and partnership. We talk about how modern dads are rewriting the script by showing up emotionally, physically, and mentally, but still face unique challenges and isolation in early parenthood.
In this episode, we get real about something that’s too often overlooked: what actually happens to your mental health after having a baby. We open up about how little training we received on postpartum mental health — even as psychologists — and how we had to intentionally seek out education to truly understand postpartum blues and postpartum depression.
We break down what these terms mean in real-life language, share the warning signs to look out for, and talk about why it’s so important to normalize these conversations. Whether you’re a new parent, a partner, or just someone who wants to better support the people you love, this episode will help you feel more informed, grounded, and empowered.
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What if the parenting trend meant to help kids is actually hurting them and you? Let's talk about the quiet mental health crisis in modern families.