In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Bailee Harris, founder of Light After Labor, to talk about one of the most profound—and often unspoken—seasons of life: the postpartum journey.

Bailee courageously shares her personal experience with severe postpartum anxiety and depression, including panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, and the stigma that keeps so many moms suffering in silence. Despite having a strong support system and access to resources, Bailee’s story is a powerful reminder that postpartum mental health challenges can affect anyone.

Together, the conversation explores:

Why postpartum mood disorders affect as many as 1 in 5 women—and likely more

The difference between baby blues and when it’s time to seek help

How shame and fear prevent moms from speaking up

Why postpartum depression can affect adoptive parents and fathers, too

The critical role of community, faith, and connection in healing

Bailee also shares how Light After Labor is turning pain into purpose by spreading awareness, offering peer support, launching a postpartum community blessing box, and advocating for better resources and systemic change for new families.

This episode is a must-listen for parents, partners, healthcare providers, faith leaders, and anyone who wants to better support moms in the vulnerable season after birth. Above all, it carries a powerful reminder: motherhood was never meant to be endured alone.