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S1E30 #30 Honest Parenthood: Why did no one warn me about this?
This side of pregnancy and parenting is rarely discussed. In this episode, we explore why honesty about babies and children is missing.
S1E29 #29 Life Change After Baby: Why does this feel so big?
Having a baby reshapes everything. In this episode, we explore why pregnancy and parenthood feel like a total life shift.
S1E28 #28 Post-Pregnancy Body Pressure: Why do I feel pressure to bounce back?
Body pressure starts before birth. In this episode, we explore recovery myths and expectations placed on parents.
S1E27 #27 Confidence in Pregnancy: Why does my self-trust feel shaky?
Pregnancy challenges confidence. In this episode, we explore why self-trust drops during the transition into parenthood.
S1E26 #26 Parent Comparison: Why do I compare my baby to others?
Comparison is constant in parenting. In this episode, we explore babies, children, milestones, and social pressure.
S1E25 #25 Responsibility of Parenthood: Why does everything feel heavier?
Parenthood adds weight to life. In this episode, we explore responsibility and pressure around raising children.
S1E24 #24 Emotional Invisibility in Parenthood: Why do I feel unseen?
Pregnancy brings attention, but not always care. In this episode, we explore emotional invisibility in parenthood.
S1E23 #23 Pregnancy Time Perception: Why does time feel strange?
Pregnancy changes how time feels. In this episode, we explore waiting, urgency, and anticipation before the baby arrives.
S1E22 #22 Fear of Parenthood: Why am I afraid of what comes next?
The transition into parenthood feels overwhelming. In this episode, we explore fear of life with a baby and raising a child.
S1E21 #21 Rest in Pregnancy: Why doesn’t rest help anymore?
Rest doesn’t restore parents. In this episode, we explore mental load and exhaustion during pregnancy and early parenthood.
S1E20 #20 Parenting Doubt: Why do I feel like I’m doing this wrong?
Parenting doubt starts early. In this episode, we explore why pregnancy triggers fear about being a good parent.
S1E19 #19 Pregnancy Body Boundaries: Why does everyone comment on my body?
Pregnancy makes the body public. In this episode, we explore boundaries, body comments, and loss of privacy for expectant parents.
S1E18 #18 Pregnancy Anxiety Why do I worry even when things are fine?
Anxiety is common in pregnancy. In this episode, we explore background stress and fear about the baby and parenting.
S1E17 #17 Pregnancy Emotions: Can love and irritation coexist?
Loving your baby and feeling irritated can coexist. In this episode, we explore emotional ambivalence in pregnancy and parenthood.
S1E16 #16 Identity & Parenthood Why do I miss who I was before?
Losing your old self is part of parenthood. In this episode, we explore identity loss and transition into life with a child.
S1E15 #15 Hard Pregnancy Why is this harder than expected?
Pregnancy and parenthood feel harder than imagined. In this episode, we explore expectation gaps and emotional shock.
S1E14 #14 Parent Identity: Who am I becoming during pregnancy?
Pregnancy reshapes identity. In this episode, we explore who you are becoming as a parent before the child arrives.
S1E13 #13 Parenthood Pressure: Why do I feel behind already?
Parenting timelines feel everywhere. In this episode, we explore pressure around pregnancy milestones, babies, and children’s development.
S1E12 #12 Pregnancy Advice Overload: Why does everyone have an opinion?
Pregnancy invites constant advice. In this episode, we unpack why parents lose autonomy over choices about their baby and child.
S1E11 #11 Pregnancy Expectations: Why do I feel pressure to be grateful?
Gratitude is expected during pregnancy. In this episode, we explore how baby-centered narratives silence honest emotions.
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