Postpartum Changed My Life
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<p>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.</p>
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July 24, 2026
33. What New Moms Actually Need (And Why We Avoid Giving It) with Sarah Cassidy
<p>We prepare extensively for the birth of a baby — and almost not at all for the birth of the mother. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Cassidy, author of Swaddled: Stories to Wrap a Mother in Love, to talk about the internal transformation of matrescence, why so much well-meaning postpartum support misses the mark, and what it actually means to be held rather than just helped.</p><p>Sarah shares her own "no one told me" postpartum story — the surprise of the identity shift, the grief for a former self that can coexist with deep love for a new baby, and the nearly 20 years it took her to turn that experience into a book meant to help other women feel less alone.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>Why the postpartum identity shift is underestimated, under-recognized, and under-supported</li><li>The difference between being helped (practical, tactical support) and being held (emotional presence and attunement)</li><li>Why questions like "how's the baby sleeping?" can leave a new mother feeling invisible — and what to ask instead</li><li>The subtle but real shift from constant affirmation during pregnancy appointments to a "what's wrong?" lens postpartum</li><li>Why gifts for the mother — not just the baby — matter more than we realize</li><li>The generational pattern of emotional suppression that gets unconsciously passed down</li><li>Sarah's three core messages from Swaddled: you are not alone, you are the perfect mother for your baby, and your life will come back to you</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sarah's book, Swaddled, is available at <a href="https://www.swaddledbysarah.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">swaddledbysarah.com.</a></p><p>If this episode resonated with you, share it with a mom who might need to hear it — and if you're finding these conversations helpful, following the show and leaving a review helps other moms find their way here too.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Susannah's Free Mini Course for Moms:</strong>If you're in the thick of postpartum or early motherhood and you're wondering why anxiety and intrusive thoughts are showing up the way they are — I made something for you. Join my email list and get instant access to my free mini course, Why Is This Happening to Me?! Understanding Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts in Postpartum and Early Motherhood. Click <a href="susannahlongcoaching.com/joinus">HERE</a> or head to <a href="https://www.susannahlongcoaching.com/">susannahlongcoaching.com</a> to sign up.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more support on your journey?</strong> Check out my signature program, Motherhood Beyond Fear, or apply to work with me 1:1 at <a href="https://susannahlongcoaching.com/">susannahlongcoaching.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Got a question about early motherhood, anxiety, or anything we discussed today? I'd love to hear from you! Send your questions to <strong>susannah@susannahlongcoaching.com</strong> and I might feature your question (anonymously) in a future episode.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>DISCLAIMER:</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p>postpartum support, postpartum help, postpartum anxiety, postpartum anxiety help, postpartum mental health, postpartum mental health support, new moms, new motherhood, becoming a mother, postpartum identity, motherhood identity shift, postpartum emotions, postpartum recovery, early motherhood, how to support a new mom, postpartum support for moms, postpartum help for new moms, motherhood transition, birth of a mother, postpartum grief, identity after baby, mom identity loss, emotional support for new moms, postpartum isolation, mom mental health, postpartum wellness, new mom support, postpartum gifts, supporting new mothers, postpartum coaching, postpartum therapy, mom podcast, postpartum stories, motherhood stories, new mom struggles, mom overwhelm, motherhood grief, self after baby, life after having a baby, mom transformation, honest motherhood, fourth trimester, postpartum intrusive thoughts, postpartum overwhelm, anxious new mom, how to help a new mom, ways to support postpartum moms</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
June 26, 2026
32. Ask Susannah: Why Does My Anxiety Keep Switching Themes?
<p>If your mind seems to find a new thing to worry about every time you make peace with the last one, this episode is for you.</p><p>When fears keep bouncing from topic to topic, it's easy to wonder if you're getting worse — or if you've finally stumbled onto the real problem. In this episode, I'm sharing the idea that completely changed how I understood my own experience of anxiety, drawing on David Hawkins' concept of form versus underlying energy. The topic of your fear might matter a lot less than you think.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Anxiety that keeps switching themes isn't evidence that you're getting worse — it may actually be a clue that the topic was never the real issue</li><li>There's a difference between the form of anxiety (the story, the topic) and the underlying energy (the feeling beneath it) — and most of us spend all our time trying to solve the form</li><li>When fear is active, the mind is remarkably good at finding new things to attach it to — which is why reassurance only ever works temporarily</li><li>The goal isn't to finally find the right answer to the right fear — it's to become willing to feel the feeling underneath the thought</li><li>Allowing an emotion to be present without immediately trying to escape it is a skill, and it's one you can build</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Susannah's Free Mini Course for Moms:</strong>If you're in the thick of postpartum or early motherhood and you're wondering why anxiety and intrusive thoughts are showing up the way they are — I made something for you. Join my email list and get instant access to my free mini course, Why Is This Happening to Me?! Understanding Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts in Postpartum and Early Motherhood. Click <a href="susannahlongcoaching.com/joinus">HERE</a> or head to <a href="https://www.susannahlongcoaching.com/">susannahlongcoaching.com</a> to sign up.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more support on your journey?</strong> Check out my signature program, Motherhood Beyond Fear, or apply to work with me 1:1 at <a href="https://susannahlongcoaching.com/">susannahlongcoaching.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Got a question about early motherhood, anxiety, or anything we discussed today? I'd love to hear from you! Send your questions to <strong>susannah@susannahlongcoaching.com</strong> and I might feature your question (anonymously) in a future episode.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>DISCLAIMER:</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, maternal anxiety, mom anxiety, new mom anxiety, motherhood anxiety, anxiety themes, OCD themes, shifting anxiety themes, changing anxiety themes, anxiety topic switching, OCD topic switching, OCD theme switching, intrusive thoughts, postpartum intrusive thoughts, mom intrusive thoughts, reassurance seeking, reassurance seeking anxiety, health anxiety, postpartum health anxiety, SIDS anxiety, milestone anxiety, developmental anxiety, anxiety recovery, postpartum recovery, anxiety spiral, OCD spiral, fear of the unknown, uncertainty anxiety, emotional avoidance, anxiety and emotions, feeling your feelings, David Hawkins anxiety, David Hawkins letting go, form and energy anxiety, underlying anxiety, anxiety energy, anxiety patterns, anxiety cycles, OCD cycles, postpartum mental health, maternal mental health, mom mental health, early motherhood anxiety, new mom mental health, postpartum podcast, mom podcast, anxiety podcast, mental health podcast, postpartum support, anxiety support, OCD support, matrescence, motherhood identity, anxiety education, anxiety tools, anxiety tips for moms, intrusive thought themes</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
June 18, 2026
31. The Motherhood Industry Has a Fear Problem
<p>Fear isn't just a mental health issue some moms struggle with. It's woven into the fabric of modern motherhood — pregnancy, birth, feeding, sleep, development, safety, social media, parenting advice, and even the maternal mental health space itself.</p><p>In this episode, I'm naming the system. The industry that has quietly made fear the operating system of motherhood, and packaged it as responsibility.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li>How fear shows up in every stage of early motherhood</li><li>Why social media algorithms are designed to keep you scared</li><li>The optimization trap — and the hidden fear underneath it</li><li>What it actually means to mother in the presence of uncertainty</li></ul><p>The goal isn't a fear-free motherhood. It's a motherhood where fear isn't in charge.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Susannah's Free Mini Course for Moms:</strong>If you're in the thick of postpartum or early motherhood and you're wondering why anxiety and intrusive thoughts are showing up the way they are — I made something for you. Join my email list and get instant access to my free mini course, Why Is This Happening to Me?! Understanding Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts in Postpartum and Early Motherhood. Click <a href="susannahlongcoaching.kit.com/freebie">HERE</a> or head to <a href="https://www.susannahlongcoaching.com/">susannahlongcoaching.com</a> to sign up.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more support on your journey?</strong> Check out my signature program, Motherhood Beyond Fear, or apply to work with me 1:1 at <a href="https://susannahlongcoaching.com/">susannahlongcoaching.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Got a question about early motherhood, anxiety, or anything we discussed today? I'd love to hear from you! Send your questions to <strong>susannah@susannahlongcoaching.com</strong> and I might feature your question (anonymously) in a future episode.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>DISCLAIMER:</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>postpartum anxiety, motherhood industry, fear in motherhood, mom anxiety, new mom overwhelm, parenting advice, infant feeding anxiety, baby sleep anxiety, wake windows, child development anxiety, mom guilt, social media and motherhood, motherhood optimization, postpartum mental health, intrusive thoughts, constant vigilance, uncertainty in motherhood, anxious mom, postpartum support, matrescence</p><p><br></p>
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<p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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