Molly, this is such a (maybe somewhat?) obvious point that I’m sure has already occurred to you several times over. But it clicked in my head as I was reading through all of your work. We know that the number one killer of women is cardiovascular disease/heart disease. What is cited as a preventative measure? You guessed it - “just manage your stress!”
So maybe, stress is actually the #1 killer of women when we think about this in terms of your map and how all roads lead back to stress in some way. However, I also know you said in the "A quick(ish) lesson about stress" that stress doesn't exist as a clinical term/diagnosis (only in the subclinical space is it recognize). How do we reconcile with the idea that stress seems to be a primary contributor/risk factor to so many other diagnoses and health issues?
Hi Molly, I love this work! This is a beautiful first draft to show the long term complexities of motherhood.
I’m a designer working in healthcare innovation who is passionate about these issues. In fact, that’s what moved me from corporate to healthcare last year. I would love to help you communicate this vision if you’re looking for support, pro bono.
🤯 Holy crap, this is amazing. I've been mentally piecing together stressors mothers face, especially related to careers and invisible labor/caregiving since that's my niche, but the robustness of this diagram is incredible. Especially since I know it's just the first to come-- wow. Please, keep up the much needed work!! I can't wait to see more, especially related to the 'work/career' category (selfishly, ha).
Quick response to the back of the napkin sketch (amazing work btw) --
What about the father (or partner or stepparent etc ) as a stressor?
Even in happy marriages, co-parenting conflicts are inevitable, as are in-law, cousin, and extended family issues. Add in an unhappy marriage or divorce or abuse and it's a whole other ballgame.
And, ooooh boy, yes. That is missing. I think that is worth exploring when taking on all the layers of mental load. From there, yep, it might need to be split out. TBD. Thanks for calling attention!
“maybe, stress is actually the #1 killer of women”
DAMN, Shannon! Yes! I definitely want to dig into this statement and your question at the end. So many ideas on this!
Molly, this is such a (maybe somewhat?) obvious point that I’m sure has already occurred to you several times over. But it clicked in my head as I was reading through all of your work. We know that the number one killer of women is cardiovascular disease/heart disease. What is cited as a preventative measure? You guessed it - “just manage your stress!”
So maybe, stress is actually the #1 killer of women when we think about this in terms of your map and how all roads lead back to stress in some way. However, I also know you said in the "A quick(ish) lesson about stress" that stress doesn't exist as a clinical term/diagnosis (only in the subclinical space is it recognize). How do we reconcile with the idea that stress seems to be a primary contributor/risk factor to so many other diagnoses and health issues?
Hi Molly, I love this work! This is a beautiful first draft to show the long term complexities of motherhood.
I’m a designer working in healthcare innovation who is passionate about these issues. In fact, that’s what moved me from corporate to healthcare last year. I would love to help you communicate this vision if you’re looking for support, pro bono.
If that sounds interesting, let’s connect!
oooh! That does sound interesting. Thanks, Sara!
🤯 Holy crap, this is amazing. I've been mentally piecing together stressors mothers face, especially related to careers and invisible labor/caregiving since that's my niche, but the robustness of this diagram is incredible. Especially since I know it's just the first to come-- wow. Please, keep up the much needed work!! I can't wait to see more, especially related to the 'work/career' category (selfishly, ha).
😄 thank you, Lydia!
Lots to explore on the work/career side of things for sure!
Oh wow. This is amazing! Thank you for undertaking this massive project. I'm excited to see it in the early stages and hopeful for what's to come!
Thank you!!!
This is brilliant work. Hope to connect!
Quick response to the back of the napkin sketch (amazing work btw) --
What about the father (or partner or stepparent etc ) as a stressor?
Even in happy marriages, co-parenting conflicts are inevitable, as are in-law, cousin, and extended family issues. Add in an unhappy marriage or divorce or abuse and it's a whole other ballgame.
thanks for sharing that resource, Anna!
And, ooooh boy, yes. That is missing. I think that is worth exploring when taking on all the layers of mental load. From there, yep, it might need to be split out. TBD. Thanks for calling attention!