A Single Mom’s Journey: Fear, Postpartum Recovery, and Joy with Simone | EP 28

Health Pod: Mental Health, Psychology & Spirituality

As a Single Parent, Do You Face the Societal Pressure of Knowing How to "Do it All”?

In this special episode, host Hélène has an intimate conversation with her younger sister, Simone. She shares very personal details many moms experience but rarely talk about - from the chaos of sleepless nights, breastfeeding complications, the isolation of not having a parenting partner.
You can just hear in Simone's voice how challenging it's been trying to stay afloat as a single parent. Learn how she confronted the shadows of postpartum depression and the so-called “baby blues.”
Chapters:
06:44 - Cultural Challenges in Afterbirth and Postpartum Care
13:51 - Parenting Overwhelm
19:26 - Struggling with Negative Thoughts
23:48 - Challenges of Being a Single Mother
32:38 - Digital Interactions are So Isolating
49:09 - Painful Reality of Breastfeeding
Simone tells her story with so much courage and compassion. She's really reflective on the unrealistic pressures moms face in our society and how we're expected to instantly know how to "do it all".
You will walk away understanding the vital importance of self-care as a parent, healing from past wounds, building community when you feel alone.

Press play to let Simone’s resilience uplift and empower you to approach parenting in a more compassionate way.
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