Ever wonder why being home with a baby - something that looks so simple from the outside - can feel overwhelmingly complex and challenging? In this episode, we dive deep into one of motherhood's greatest paradoxes: how the seemingly small, confined world of early motherhood actually contains some of life's most profound and transformative work.

We explore why feeding, rocking, and soothing your baby carries such emotional weight, and how these repetitive daily moments are actually shaping both you and your child in ways that extend far beyond the nursery walls. From the spiritual transformation that happens through powerlessness to discovering a completely new relationship with time, we unpack why motherhood feels simultaneously simple and impossibly complex.

If you've ever felt guilty for struggling with what looks like "just" staying home with your baby, or wondered why these quiet days feel so monumental, this episode will help you understand the hidden magnitude of the work you're doing - and why it's completely normal for it to feel so challenging.

Topics covered:

• The paradox of motherhood's "simple" but profound daily work
• How powerlessness becomes a pathway to spiritual growth
• Why time feels different when you're caring for a baby
• The transformation of ordinary tasks into sacred rituals
• Understanding why anxiety and overwhelm are often signs of deeper change

Perfect for new mothers, partners who want to understand the motherhood experience, and anyone supporting someone through early parenthood.

Download my FREE guide to understanding anxiety and intrusive thoughts in early motherhood HERE.

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Got a question about early motherhood, anxiety, or anything we discussed today? I'd love to hear from you! Send your questions to [email protected] and I might feature your question (anonymously) in a future episode.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents the opinions of Susannah Long, LMFT. The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care from a licensed mental health professional. In no way does listening, emailing, or interacting on social media platforms with content establish a therapist - client relationship or coach - client relationship.

Let's explore the following question: is OCD something you "have", or something you "do"?

DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents the opinions of Susannah Long, LMFT. The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care from a licensed mental health professional. In no way does listening, emailing, or interacting on social media platforms with content establish a therapist - client relationship or coach - client relationship.

Listen to this week's episode to discover the paradox of recovering from postpartum anxiety.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents the opinions of Susannah Long, LMFT. The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care from a licensed mental health professional. In no way does listening, emailing, or interacting on social media platforms with content establish a therapist - client relationship or coach - client relationship.

Discover how Harry Potter’s shape-shifting boggarts offer a powerful metaphor for understanding postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts. Learn why these thoughts, like boggarts, aren’t what they appear to be, and explore practical strategies for managing fear-based thinking through the lens of this magical creature.

DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents the opinions of Susannah Long, LMFT. The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care from a licensed mental health professional. In no way does listening, emailing, or interacting on social media platforms with content establish a therapist - client relationship or coach - client relationship.

This week's episode is all about diet culture, postpartum "bounce back culture", body image, and how these things relate to fear, anxiety, and the desire to be in control with guest Brittany Jones, RD,LD

Contact Brittany:

https://brittanyjonesrd.com/

or on Instagram @brittanyjonesrd

DISCLAIMER This podcast represents the opinions of Susannah Long, LMFT as well as those of guests to the show. The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care from a licensed mental health professional. In no way does listening, emailing, or interacting on social media platforms with content establish a therapist - client relationship or coach - client relationship.

Have you ever wondered why the sounds of motherhood are so overwhelming? Take a listen to understand how sensory overload and postpartum anxiety are connected. DISCLAIMER This podcast represents the opinions of Susannah Long, LMFT. The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care from a licensed mental health professional. In no way does listening, emailing, or interacting on social media platforms with content establish a therapist - client relationship or coach - client relationship.

This week's episode is all about why "feeling like yourself again" is not a helpful indicator of your mental wellness postpartum.

DISCLAIMER

This podcast represents the opinions of Susannah Long, LMFT. The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care from a licensed mental health professional. In no way does listening, emailing, or interacting on social media platforms with content establish a therapist - client relationship or coach - client relationship.

Making this ONE mindset shift can change the trajectory of your mental wellness struggles after having a baby.

DISCLAIMER

This podcast represents the opinions of Susannah Long, LMFT. The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care from a licensed mental health professional. In no way does listening, emailing, or interacting on social media platforms with content establish a therapist - client relationship or coach - client relationship.

Have you ever wondered why you're experiencing the anxious, stressful, racing, or intrusive thoughts postpartum? In this week's episode, I discuss my personal opinion about the ROOT cause of anxiety postpartum and what you can start doing today to heal.

DISCLAIMER

This podcast represents the opinions of Susannah Long, LMFT. The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care from a licensed mental health professional. In no way does listening, emailing, or interacting on social media platforms with content establish a therapist - client relationship or coach - client relationship.

Your thoughts and feelings are not the problem postpartum…your judgment of them is. 

DISCLAIMER

This podcast represents the opinions of Susannah Long, LMFT. The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care from a licensed mental health professional. In no way does listening, emailing, or interacting on social media platforms with content establish a therapist - client relationship or coach - client relationship.