What happens when motherhood changes you in ways no one prepared you for?

In Ep031, Dalton Huckabe sits down with Veronica to unpack the realities of maternal mental health beyond “just drink more water.” They explore generational parenting patterns, corporal punishment, emotional regulation, postpartum depression and anxiety, and the identity shifts that come with becoming a mother.

Veronica shares her personal experience navigating postpartum depression and anxiety, the process of reclaiming her identity, and the importance of naming what feels lost — autonomy, boundaries, even simple pleasures. The conversation also addresses racial stressors, systemic oppression, and the unique mental load carried by Black mothers.

This episode is about resilience, self-compassion, and the powerful reminder: You are not your performance.

Topics covered:
• Maternal mental health
• Postpartum depression & anxiety
• Emotional regulation in parenting
• Reclaiming identity after motherhood
• Boundaries & self-compassion
• Race, resilience & generational trauma