NOT WHAT I EXPECTED

Pregnancy changes relationships. In this episode, we explore emotional distance, shifting roles, and connection between partners before becoming parents.

Emotions feel intense during pregnancy. In this episode, we explore hormonal shifts, stress, and emotional overload in expectant parents.

Pregnancy fatigue goes beyond sleep. In this episode, we explore physical exhaustion, mental load, and emotional fatigue before and after having a baby.

Pregnancy can feel isolating even with support. In this episode, we explore emotional loneliness during pregnancy and early parenthood.

Pregnancy is supposed to feel magical. In this episode, we explore guilt and unrealistic expectations placed on parents before the baby is born.

Other parents look confident and calm. In this episode, we explore how comparison during pregnancy and parenthood creates pressure and emotional isolation.

Missing life before parenthood starts early. In this episode, we explore why pregnancy brings grief for freedom, independence, and your pre-baby identity.

Your body changes fast during pregnancy. In this episode, we explore how physical changes affect body image, identity, and self-trust before becoming a parent.

Fear shows up where happiness was expected. In this episode, we unpack why pregnancy and the transition into parenthood trigger anxiety about the baby and family life.

Not feeling joy during pregnancy when you’re expecting a baby? In this episode, we explore why excitement doesn’t always appear in early pregnancy and why many parents feel disconnected before the child arrives.