NOT WHAT I EXPECTED

Parenting doubt starts early. In this episode, we explore why pregnancy triggers fear about being a good parent.

Pregnancy makes the body public. In this episode, we explore boundaries, body comments, and loss of privacy for expectant parents.

Anxiety is common in pregnancy. In this episode, we explore background stress and fear about the baby and parenting.

Loving your baby and feeling irritated can coexist. In this episode, we explore emotional ambivalence in pregnancy and parenthood.

Losing your old self is part of parenthood. In this episode, we explore identity loss and transition into life with a child.

Pregnancy and parenthood feel harder than imagined. In this episode, we explore expectation gaps and emotional shock.

Pregnancy reshapes identity. In this episode, we explore who you are becoming as a parent before the child arrives.

Parenting timelines feel everywhere. In this episode, we explore pressure around pregnancy milestones, babies, and children’s development.

Pregnancy invites constant advice. In this episode, we unpack why parents lose autonomy over choices about their baby and child.

Gratitude is expected during pregnancy. In this episode, we explore how baby-centered narratives silence honest emotions.