I Thought I Was Fine… This Is What Postpartum Really Did to Me

Postpartum is often talked about as just depression — but for many moms, it looks completely different. In this episode, I’m sharing the postpartum realities that so many women experience but don’t have words for: anxiety, hormonal crashes, sleep deprivation, physical changes, and the identity shock that comes after having a baby. In this video, we talk about: • Why postpartum anxiety is real and often missed • What happens when estrogen and progesterone crash after birth • How sleep deprivation impacts mental health • Why postpartum screenings don’t always lead to support • Hair loss, breastfeeding struggles, and delayed bonding • The grief that can exist alongside gratitude • Why you’re not broken — you’re postpartum This episode includes real stories from moms who shared their experiences and honest conversations about a season that’s rarely talked about openly. 🎙 No Textbook for Life Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music 📺 New video episodes every Wednesday