Motherhood really sucks (TEDx Talk)

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The BS of motherhood | Kendra Estle | TEDxASUWest

(TEDx Talks, 8/22/19) Motherhood isn’t always a fulfilling role, filled with joy and a nurturing spirit. It can often be an isolating, exhausting responsibility, as Kendra Estle argues in this refreshing perspective on motherhood.

However, social media might provide a much-needed space for mothers feeling dissatisfaction — all around the world — to come together in solidarity.

Estle is a graduate student of ASU’s Communication Studies program at the West campus. After staying home with her four kids for over 12 years, she decided to return to school, earning her bachelor’s degree at the age of 34. Since then, she has uncovered an interest in vulnerable admissions of dissatisfaction, particularly about motherhood, where such expressions are often viewed as taboo.

In the past, she has coordinated efforts with non-profits to provide practical communication training to high school students on the mechanics of message creation and delivery. She has organized professional development workshops to assist corporations in effective communication strategies for internal and external communicative practices.

She currently works with college students, mentoring them in the art of communication, and harnesses her experience and education to teach lessons on topics ranging from effective dialogue in conflict to utilizing personal strengths to improve group dynamics.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx