Ready for a new take on your postpartum mental health? I'm Susannah, a licensed therapist and coach and I help postpartum moms take ownership of their mental health and overcome struggles related to stress and anxiety. In this podcast you're going to learn why you're stuck, why our current system is failing postpartum moms, and what you can do about it to start living the life you actually want to live.
Ready for a new take on your postpartum mental health? I'm Susannah, a licensed therapist and coach and I help postpartum moms take ownership of their mental health and overcome struggles related to stress and anxiety. In this podcast you're going to learn why you're stuck, why our current system is failing postpartum moms, and what you can do about it to start living the life you actually want to live.
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.
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Perfect for new mothers, partners who want to understand the motherhood experience, and anyone supporting someone through early parenthood.
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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 susannah@susannahlongcoaching.com 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.