Motherhood can be beautiful and grief-filled at the exact same time.

In this deeply honest episode, Sarah and Whitney talk about something many moms feel but are terrified to admit: missing their freedom, independence, identity, and old life after becoming mothers.

This is not about regret. This is about the very real identity shift that happens in motherhood.

Together they discuss:

• loss of independence after kids
• identity changes in motherhood
• matrescence and emotional shifts
• why moms feel guilty admitting this
• resentment, burnout, and invisible sacrifices
• reconnecting with yourself outside of motherhood

If you’ve ever thought:

“I love my kids…but I miss parts of who I used to be,”

... You are not alone.

This episode is a reminder that grieving pieces of your old self does not make you a bad mom — it makes you human.

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From the moment our babies are born, we become experts in them.

We notice every pattern.

Every cry means something different.

Every shift, every need—we just know.

We become mind readers.

But what happens when that same mindset shows up in our adult relationships?

When we expect our partner to just know what we need…

When we don’t say it out loud because it feels obvious…

When the expectations go unspoken—and unmet…

That’s where resentment builds.

This week, we’re breaking down the “mind reading trap” in motherhood—why it happens, how it impacts our relationships, and how to shift from silent expectations to real communication.

Because your partner isn’t your baby…

And mind reading doesn’t work both ways.

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Ever felt like you were the only one seeing the truth?

Something felt off.

The charm didn’t sit right.

The stories didn’t fully add up…

But everyone else? Completely pulled in.

Almost like they were under a spell.

In this episode, we break down the “narcissist spell”—why some people are so convincing, how they draw others in so easily, and why you were able to see what others couldn’t.

If you’ve ever questioned your gut, doubted yourself, or looked back and thought how did I miss that?—this episode will hit.

Because you didn’t imagine it.

And you’re not the only one who’s been there.

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In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, Sarah sits down with crowd favorites Erin and Stephen Mitchell from Couples Counseling for Parents to discuss how trying to conceive, infertility, and pregnancy loss affect relationships. From self-blame to communication breakdown, this honest conversation explores navigating this incredibly difficult journey and having hard conversations with yourself and your partner.

Erin and Stephen are the cofounders of Couples Counseling for Parents, a company focused on providing access to research-informed, psychologically sound online education for couples. Both have a clinical education—Stephen, a PhD in medical family therapy, and Erin, a master’s degree in counseling psychology—and they have a combined 23 years of experience providing counseling and education. They have been married for 16 years and have three kids.

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Instagram: @couples.counseling.for.parents
Website: couplescounselingforparents.com/

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The fourth episode we cover during Maternal Mental health month is a topic that is often felt but not talked about, postpartum rage. Postpartum rage is a mood disruption that causes intense anger, aggression, and agitation in the weeks and months after giving birth. At Previa Alliance, one of the most frequent questions we get is, “Why do I feel so angry?” Today, the ladies break down what postpartum rage is, why new moms experience it, and what you can do to manage it. We hope this conversation leads to more education and less shame and judgment.

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The final episode we discuss during Maternal Mental health month is one that is a true medical emergency, postpartum psychosis. This episode comes with a trigger warning as this condition, which is rare, is tough to discuss and understand. Our hope for this episode is that you gain knowledge about this little-talked about condition and know to get help.

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The second episode in maternal mental health month is "What is Postpartum Anxiety?"

Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious about your new role? Do you find yourself struggling to cope with the changes in your life after having a baby? Well, we've got your back! In our latest episode of The Previa Alliance Podcast, we're diving deep into postpartum anxiety and sharing some seriously helpful coping strategies that you can start implementing today. We'll be discussing the importance of therapy, positive affirmations, grounding techniques, and much more. We want to help you take control of your mental health and feel confident in your new role as a parent. So grab a pen and paper, take some notes, and let's tackle this together! Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform and let's get started. #postpartumanxiety #mentalhealthawareness #newparentstruggles #copingstrategies

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In this episode, Sarah and Whitney talk about postpartum depression, also known as PPD. They describe signs and symptoms of PPD, risk factors for developing PPD, and what PPD looks like and sounds like in real life. We encourage everyone to download this episode and share with your friends and families so everyone knows what PPD is and how to help moms who experience it!

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