Season 4, Episode 8: The first eight weeks after birth are supposed to be a blur of baby snuggles and sleepy smiles, but for most of us, it’s survival mode. Between recovery, round-the-clock feeding, and the loneliness that hits when the visitors fade, postpartum can feel like an emotional free fall.

In this episode, we get brutally honest about:
• The postpartum anxiety Karen faced after her C-section, and what no one tells you about the physical recovery
• Why Rani’s experience looks completely different (and what corporate support actually changes)
• The three kinds of support every mom needs — family, partner, and systemic
• How privilege, policy, and paid leave determine whether postpartum feels healing or hellish
• Why America’s “bounce back” culture is failing new parents, and what needs to change

Because motherhood shouldn’t feel like a test of endurance. It should feel like care. ❤️‍🩹