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218: Motherhood, Medicine, and Making Meaning with Dr. Rebecca Thompson

In this deeply moving and vulnerable episode, I sit down with Rebecca Thompson, author of the powerful shared memoir, Held Together. Rebecca takes us through the harrowing yet transformative journey of navigating her daughter’s life-threatening medical crisis while simultaneously grappling with the complexities of motherhood and her own identity. We explore the unique structure of her book, which weaves together her own perspective with that of her daughter, offering a rare and honest look at how trauma impacts the mother-child bond. Rebecca opens up about the "imperfect love" that carries us through our darkest moments and the importance of finding beauty and meaning amidst the chaos of hospitals and diagnoses. Our conversation also delves into the concept of the "shared memoir," the role of writing as a tool for healing, and how we can all find ways to feel "held together" when our world feels like it's falling apart. Rebecca’s story is a profound reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of a mother’s love. You'll also hear about: 1. (02:22) The genesis of Held Together: How a shared family crisis became a shared literary journey. 2. (11:15) Navigating the medical world: The intersection of motherhood and medicine when a child is in crisis. 3. (19:40) The power of perspective: Why Rebecca chose to include her daughter’s voice in the narrative of their lives. 4. (27:10) Defining "Imperfect Love": Embracing the messiness of real-life relationships over idealized versions of motherhood. 5. (36:55) Writing as medicine: How documenting the journey became a vital part of the healing process for both mother and daughter. 6. (44:20) The "Hummingbird Moments": Finding signs of hope and awe in the natural world during times of transition. 7. (53:45) Identity beyond the crisis: Rediscovering the self after years of being consumed by a child’s medical needs. 8. (01:03:22) Rebecca’s definition of Rewriting the Mother Code: Choosing how to make meaning of our human lives and the time we have left. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/33vBvKP...) , YouTube (   / @rewritethemothercode  ) , or wherever you listen to podcasts! Connect with Rebecca Thompson: 1. Get her book Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love (https://www.amazon.com/Held-Together-...) . 2. Visit Rebecca's Website (https://www.rebeccanthompson.com/home) Follow Dr. Gertrude: 1. Learn more on Dr. Gertrude’s Website (https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/) 2. Follow Dr. Gertrude on Instagram (  / drgertrudelyons  ) 3. Stay in the loop and sign up to Dr. Gertrude’s Substack (https://substack.com/@drgertrudelyons) Order Dr. Gertrude’s new book “Rewrite the Mother Code (https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/book-...) ”