She expected the hard parts of new motherhood. She did not expect to try to stand up after delivery and realize she could not walk. Erin Simpson joins us to tell the story that begins on August 21, 2021, when a complicated labor, multiple anesthetics, and a C-section lead to a shocking postpartum injury and a long season of unknowns. Before doctors confirm sciatic nerve damage, she is treated under stroke protocol, spending more time in radiology than holding her baby, all while trying to process the fear and the whiplash of becoming a mom overnight.

We get honest about what recovery actually looks like: early physical therapy while healing from major surgery, living with a walker, and learning to accept help without losing yourself. Erin also shares the moment things turn from difficult to terrifying when she develops a postpartum blood clot and the lingering effects that follow, including medical anxiety. This conversation is full of practical insight on self-advocacy in healthcare, learning to trust your instincts, asking better questions, and finding the right support when you feel overwhelmed.

Erin also opens up about the faith that held her steady, the community that carried her, and how those lessons became the foundation for her own faith-based motherhood podcast, Strong As a Mother. If you are searching for hope after birth trauma, postpartum recovery support, or stories that make you feel less alone, this one meets you right where you are. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

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