As Gracie’s first birthday approaches, I’m reflecting on the year that changed everything. In this episode, I open up about the emotions, the lessons, the surprises, and the little moments that have shaped me as a mum. From the milestones that made my heart burst to the challenges that taught me strength I didn’t know I had—this is a honest, heartfelt look back on our first year together.

If you’re a new mum, a parent-to-be, or simply love a good cosy chat, this one’s for you. 💛

From Self-Doubt to Self-Love: My Honest Journey of Building Body Confidence and Embracing My Post-Pregnancy Transformation

TW: Baby Loss, Grief, Pregnancy Trauma

If you are currently grieving or find this topic difficult, please take care in deciding whether to listen today. This episode was made with love, compassion, and the hope that no one walking this path ever feels alone.

In this deeply personal and emotional episode, I sit down with my friend Chloe to talk openly about an experience that no parent should ever have to face: the loss of a baby. With honesty, courage, and so much heart, Chloe shares her story—from the first moments of joy and anticipation, to the devastating reality of loss, and the long, winding journey through grief that followed.

Together, we explore what baby loss can look like in all its forms: the physical, emotional, and mental toll it takes, the loneliness that often surrounds it, and the quiet strength required to keep going. Chloe talks about the moments that broke her, the moments that helped her breathe again, and the small glimmers of hope she learned to hold onto. We also discuss the ways partners, family, and friends can support someone going through this unimaginable pain, and the importance of speaking out about experiences that are too often kept in the dark.

This episode isn’t just a conversation—it’s a space for anyone who has been touched by baby loss, whether directly or through someone they love. It’s a reminder that grief looks different for everyone, that there is no timeline for healing, and that there is no shame in the emotions that come with such a life-altering experience.

Motherhood changes everything — including your friendships. In this episode, I open up about the loneliness that crept in after becoming a mum. How people drifted away, how my world suddenly became smaller, and how hard it is to admit that sometimes, I miss the old me. It’s not that I don’t love this new chapter — I do, with all my heart — but it can feel isolating when the people you thought would stay suddenly don’t understand your life anymore. If you’ve ever felt left behind, or like you don’t quite fit anywhere anymore, this one’s for you. You’re not alone.

In this episode, i am joined by the wonderful Liv to talk about our shared time on the Anderson Ward Mother and Baby Unit — a place that shaped our journeys as new mums in ways we’ll never forget.

Together, we open up about the reality of life inside the unit: the challenges, the healing, the laughter, and the powerful bond that formed between us. From sleepless nights and small victories to the friendships that helped us through, this is an honest and emotional conversation about motherhood, recovery, and finding light in unexpected places.

Sometimes, the hardest chapters bring the most beautiful connections 💗

In this first episode of The Fourth Trimester Diaries, I share my raw and honest journey in the first weeks and months after my daughter, Gracie, was born. From an unexpected emergency C-section and the intense fear that followed, to struggling with intrusive thoughts, sensory triggers, and feeling like I wasn’t myself — I take you through the rollercoaster of emotions that many new mums face in silence.

I also talk about my time in a Mother and Baby Unit, the support I received, and how I slowly began to heal. This episode is about the fear, the confusion, and ultimately, the hope and resilience that comes with finding yourself again as a new mum.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or isolated in early motherhood, this episode is for you. You’re not alone.

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