I'm often asked this question and in the spirit of relaunching the podcast felt it might be helpful to share the path I've taken to becoming a Motherhood Studies Sociologist - essentially a social scientist whose focus is Mothers and Motherhood.

This episode is another personal share where I talk about:

- how I first discovered Motherhood Studies
- what it was like researching this area before I was a Mother myself
- why I came to be interested in my subject matter - tracing back to my own family experience
- my journey of finishing my studies, becoming pregnant, going through a divorce and reorienting my career focus to lead me to what I do today

I hope this episode offers you some insight into my journey and leads you to reflect on your own evolving journey of your 'self' in the context of your broader relationships, life experiences, and motherhood. 

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If you'd like to join me for the Introduction to Motherhood Studies Webinar Wednesday June 1st 8.30pm AEST, register to reserve your place. If you can't attend live you will receive a replay to watch in your own time.

https://drsophiebrock.com/introductiontomotherhoodstudies

Content covered:
- What is Motherhood Studies?
- Where did Motherhood Studies come from?
- Why you likely haven’t heard more about Motherhood Studies yet
- What some of the key Motherhood Studies teachings are from a sociological perspective 
- The ‘missing pieces’ and gaps in current knowledge and practice
- An overview of Sophie’s conceptual frameworks and theoretical contributions
- How Motherhood Studies informed theory can help you and your clients

70. My Path to Becoming a 'Motherhood Studies Sociologist'

The role of being a Mother offers us the potential for incredible expansion, growth, and power, while also being one of – if not THE – most challenging, undervalued, and taken for granted roles in the world. Motherhood Studies Sociologist, researcher, and single Mother, Dr Sophie Brock hosts The Good Enough Mother (TGEM) podcast with an aim to change how Motherhood is culturally defined and individually experienced. TGEM draws its name from a theorist and pediatrician Winnicott, who highlighted the ways ‘good enough’ parenting is actually what is best for our children – not perfectionism. The podcast centres the Mother as the starting point for conversations with experts and change-makers who are passionate about seeing social, cultural, and institutional change to better support Mothers and therefore our families, and communities.