NOT WHAT I EXPECTED

Pregnancy changes how time feels. In this episode, we explore waiting, urgency, and anticipation before the baby arrives.

The transition into parenthood feels overwhelming. In this episode, we explore fear of life with a baby and raising a child.

Rest doesn’t restore parents. In this episode, we explore mental load and exhaustion during pregnancy and early parenthood.

Parenting doubt starts early. In this episode, we explore why pregnancy triggers fear about being a good parent.

Pregnancy makes the body public. In this episode, we explore boundaries, body comments, and loss of privacy for expectant parents.

Anxiety is common in pregnancy. In this episode, we explore background stress and fear about the baby and parenting.

Loving your baby and feeling irritated can coexist. In this episode, we explore emotional ambivalence in pregnancy and parenthood.

Losing your old self is part of parenthood. In this episode, we explore identity loss and transition into life with a child.

Pregnancy and parenthood feel harder than imagined. In this episode, we explore expectation gaps and emotional shock.

Pregnancy reshapes identity. In this episode, we explore who you are becoming as a parent before the child arrives.

Parenting timelines feel everywhere. In this episode, we explore pressure around pregnancy milestones, babies, and children’s development.

Pregnancy invites constant advice. In this episode, we unpack why parents lose autonomy over choices about their baby and child.

Gratitude is expected during pregnancy. In this episode, we explore how baby-centered narratives silence honest emotions.

Pregnancy changes relationships. In this episode, we explore emotional distance, shifting roles, and connection between partners before becoming parents.

Emotions feel intense during pregnancy. In this episode, we explore hormonal shifts, stress, and emotional overload in expectant parents.

Pregnancy fatigue goes beyond sleep. In this episode, we explore physical exhaustion, mental load, and emotional fatigue before and after having a baby.

Pregnancy can feel isolating even with support. In this episode, we explore emotional loneliness during pregnancy and early parenthood.

Pregnancy is supposed to feel magical. In this episode, we explore guilt and unrealistic expectations placed on parents before the baby is born.

Other parents look confident and calm. In this episode, we explore how comparison during pregnancy and parenthood creates pressure and emotional isolation.

Missing life before parenthood starts early. In this episode, we explore why pregnancy brings grief for freedom, independence, and your pre-baby identity.

Your body changes fast during pregnancy. In this episode, we explore how physical changes affect body image, identity, and self-trust before becoming a parent.

Fear shows up where happiness was expected. In this episode, we unpack why pregnancy and the transition into parenthood trigger anxiety about the baby and family life.

Not feeling joy during pregnancy when you’re expecting a baby? In this episode, we explore why excitement doesn’t always appear in early pregnancy and why many parents feel disconnected before the child arrives.