What if I can't do this? Is the baby, ok? Why do I feel this way?

Sound familiar? Pregnancy anxiety is common but often not talked about. Listen in as the ladies break down why you may experience anxiety during pregnancy and how to manage it.

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This week, Sarah goes back to a fan favorite episode for Maternal Mental Health Month, Depression During Pregnancy. You know about postpartum depression, but do you know about depression that occurs during pregnancy? Listen in as Sarah and Whitney talk about the risk factors, what depression during pregnancy looks like, and how to advocate for yourself.

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You’re not “just tired.”

You’re overloaded.

In this episode, we break down the difference between stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression — and why high-achieving moms often miss the warning signs.

We talk about chronic cortisol, invisible labor, perfectionism, and why burnout often shows up as irritability before sadness.

If you’ve ever thought,

“I should be grateful… so why am I so exhausted?”

This conversation is for you.

Burnout isn’t weakness. It’s biology.

And support shouldn’t start when you collapse.

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Why does your child’s birthday make you cry?

In this episode, we unpack the unexpected mix of joy and grief that comes with milestones, new phases, and watching your child grow.

We explore attachment, nostalgia, ambiguous loss, and why the days feel long — but the years feel fast.

If you’ve ever stayed up scrolling baby photos or felt tender on a milestone day, you’re not dramatic. You’re deeply attached.

Motherhood holds joy and grief at the same time.

And both are allowed here.

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When your child says “I can’t do this”… or starts comparing themselves to others… it can be hard to know what to say.

In this episode, Sarah sits down with Renee Marie, founder of My Secret Playbook, to talk about the years when confidence often starts to dip—especially between ages 6–14.

They discuss how kids develop self-talk, why comparison becomes so powerful during these years, and how parents can help children reframe negative thoughts and build real confidence. Renee also shares how her own experience as a mom led her to create a storytelling-based resource that helps kids understand social situations, navigate friendships, and believe in themselves.

If you’ve ever wondered how to respond when your child doubts themselves, this conversation will give you practical ways to support confidence, resilience, and social skills at home.

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Renee is a mom of three and the author of My Secret Playbook of Life, a book created to help kids build confidence, strengthen social skills, and develop resilience through the power of storytelling. She believes stories are one of the most effective ways children learn life lessons and start to believe in themselves.

Her mission is to give kids simple, practical tools they can use in real life—whether that’s learning how to join a conversation, handle mistakes, or stop comparing themselves to others.

Renee has generously offered our listeners 20% off on her website. Just use the code PREVIA20 at checkout to receive the discount.

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Parenting can feel overwhelming, and sometimes we wonder—would a child therapist help my kid? In this episode, Sarah sits down with Madison Curren, licensed child therapist to share what therapy really looks like, when it can make a difference, and how parents can feel supported in the process.

Is it postpartum depression—or could it be bipolar disorder?

In this episode, Sarah sits down with reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Claire Smith to talk about why bipolar disorder during pregnancy and postpartum is often missed, especially bipolar II. They break down the key differences between bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis, why sleep is a critical factor in mood stability, and how the right diagnosis can completely change a mom’s treatment and recovery.

An important conversation for mothers, partners, and providers who want to better understand bipolar illness in the perinatal period—and why getting the diagnosis right matters.

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Spring is here, and before we rush into the next season, we’re pressing pause. In this episode, Sarah and Whitney guide a gentle self check-in—asking what you’re carrying, how you’re responding, and what your nervous system might be trying to tell you. If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or just tired of pushing through, this episode is for you.

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