Spoken Mom

Kathleen shares her poem, "Boxes." She talks about her experiences with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, including when she realized something was wrong and why she put off getting help.

Kathleen shares her poem, "The Weight of My Breasts," and talks about her experiences with the emotional weight of breastfeeding and weaning. She also shares what she would do differently on her breastfeeding journey if she could do it all over again.

Kathleen shares her poem "Mommy and Daddy." She talks about how the relationship between partners can change after a baby, from a new sense of appreciation to new resentments.

How much do you know about your child? How much does your child know about you? Kathleen talks about how this dynamic changes as your child gets older and shares her poem, "More than Enough."

Kathleen shares her poem, "Just a Daughter." She also talks about a new appreciation for her own mom and what it's like raising a child without your mom nearby.

Kathleen shares her poem "Heart" and talks about showing love through the physical demands of motherhood.

Kathleen shares her poem "Lonely Moms" and talks about wanting mom friends and changing relationships with childless friends.

Host Kathleen shares a little bit about herself and her new poetry podcast for moms.