Change may be life’s only constant, but it often feels anything but simple, especially if you're a mom dealing with postpartum anxiety, depression, or the daily weight of overwhelm.

In this episode, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore explore how transitions, big or small, can stir up grief, anxiety, and a deep sense of lost control. From moving across the world to handling everyday disruptions like shifting sleep schedules, we discuss why even positive changes can feel challenging and how to find steadiness in uncertainty.

You will learn:

• How to name and validate difficult feelings during transitions.
• Practical ways to focus on what is within your control.
• Strategies for easing change when anxiety, depression, or overwhelm are present.
• Ideas for building small comforts and routines that help ground you during times of change.

Whether you are facing a major life event or simply navigating the endless small transitions of motherhood, join us for compassion, tools, and hope for finding calm in the chaos.

Support is just one click away - check out these additional resources designed to support your postpartum mental health:

• Download our free Postpartum Mental Health Plan https://wethrivepostpartum.com/postpartum-plan/
• Learn more about Thrive Postpartum’s virtual support for pregnant and postpartum moms, including virtual support groups, education, expert-led events, and a supportive community of moms who understand your journey https://wethrivepostpartum.com/join
• Email us with a question or postpartum topic you want us to discuss at podcast@wethrivepostpartum.com
• Hit subscribe to never miss an episode.

What if the anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm you're feeling in postpartum isn’t all of you but just a part of you? And what if that part, whether it's tied to postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety, is actually trying to help?

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, we explore how to meet postpartum mental health challenges with curiosity instead of shame. Annalise Lind, LPCA and new mom, walks us through the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach and how it can help you bring more compassion to the messy, emotional experience of early motherhood.

You'll learn:

• What IFS is and how to use it when you're feeling anxious or depressed.
• How to respond differently to intrusive thoughts.
• Why your hard emotions are trying to protect you.
• A guided exercise you can use again and again to feel more grounded.

Whether you're struggling with postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, or simply feeling like you've lost yourself, this episode offers a powerful reframe and practical tools to help you move forward with more kindness toward yourself.

Tap play and save this one to revisit anytime you need it.

To connect with Annalise Lind:
Instagram: @steadfastchristiancounseling
Website: steadfastchristiancounseling.com
Annalise’s site: annaliselindcounseling.com

Support is just one click away - check out these additional resources designed to support your postpartum mental health:

• Download our free Postpartum Mental Health Plan https://wethrivepostpartum.com/postpartum-plan/
• Learn more about Thrive Postpartum’s virtual support for pregnant and postpartum moms, including virtual support groups, education, expert-led events, and a supportive community of moms who understand your journey https://wethrivepostpartum.com/join
• Email us with a question or postpartum topic you want us to discuss at podcast@wethrivepostpartum.com
• Hit subscribe to never miss an episode.

Breastfeeding is never just about feeding. It’s physical, emotional, and deeply tied to your mental health.

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold sits down with Judith Nowlin, CEO of Nest Collaborative, and Dr. Larissa Luce, Director of Clinical Services at Nest Collaborative, a Registered Dietitian, IBCLC, and certified perinatal mental health expert. Together, they explore what breastfeeding really looks like in the fourth trimester and how support can change everything.

You’ll learn:
• Why planning for breastfeeding is just as important as birth prep.
• How lactation challenges impact mental health and how to cope.
• What support partners can do that truly helps.
• How to return to work without giving up your feeding goals.
• Why being seen matters more than being perfect.

You’ll walk away with real tips and powerful reminders like how to trust your instincts and why you are doing a great job no matter what your feeding journey looks like.

Tune in and feel supported through the fourth trimester and beyond.

Learn more or book a virtual lactation visit: nestcollaborative.com

Support is just one click away - check out these additional resources designed to support your postpartum mental health:

• Download our free Postpartum Mental Health Plan https://wethrivepostpartum.com/postpartum-plan/
• Learn more about Thrive Postpartum’s virtual support for pregnant and postpartum moms, including virtual support groups, education, expert-led events, and a supportive community of moms who understand your journey https://wethrivepostpartum.com/join
• Email us with a question or postpartum topic you want us to discuss at podcast@wethrivepostpartum.com
• Hit subscribe to never miss an episode.

You prepared for the baby, but did anyone prepare you for what would happen to you?

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold is joined by Nicole Kumi, founder of The Whole Mom, to talk about what it truly means to “birth the mother.” From grief and identity shifts to mental health challenges and societal pressure, we talk about the emotional transformation that happens after childbirth, and what moms really need in the fourth trimester.

You’ll hear:

• Why postpartum grief is common—and not a sign of failure.
• How to track emotional triggers and feel more grounded.
• What to expect from your evolving identity as a mom.
• How to support yourself (or a friend) through this major transition.

Nicole also shares her story of navigating postpartum depression and how she now empowers other moms through coaching, courses, and real community.

If you’re in the thick of new motherhood, or want to support someone who is, this episode is for you. You are not alone in this transformation. And with the right support, you can feel like yourself again.

The Whole Mom Resources: Birthing Her and Fourth Trimester Blueprint

Support is just one click away - check out these additional resources designed to support your postpartum mental health:

• Download our free Postpartum Mental Health Plan https://wethrivepostpartum.com/postpartum-plan/
• Learn more about Thrive Postpartum’s virtual support for pregnant and postpartum moms, including virtual support groups, education, expert-led events, and a supportive community of moms who understand your journey https://wethrivepostpartum.com/join
• Email us with a question or postpartum topic you want us to discuss at podcast@wethrivepostpartum.com
• Hit subscribe to never miss an episode.

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Ling, founder of Stork & Spark, joins Kelly Siebold to talk about what so many ambitious moms struggle with but rarely say out loud: how to go back to work after baby with confidence and without sidelining your ambition.

Whether you’re pregnant and planning ahead or already back on the job, this conversation is packed with practical strategies and honest insight to help you navigate career, identity, and mental health with confidence.

You’ll hear:

• When and how to tell your employer you’re pregnant
• How to prepare for leave and your return on your terms
• What to do if you’re struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety at work
• Why your ambition still matters and how to advocate for it
• How to hold boundaries, set expectations, and model leadership for other parents

If you’re building a career and raising a baby, this episode is for you. You do not have to choose between the two and you do not have to do it alone.

Learn more about Kelly Ling at storkandspark.com

Support is just one click away - check out these additional resources designed to support your postpartum mental health:

• Download our free Postpartum Mental Health Plan https://wethrivepostpartum.com/postpartum-plan/
• Learn more about Thrive Postpartum’s virtual support for pregnant and postpartum moms, including virtual support groups, education, expert-led events, and a supportive community of moms who understand your journey https://wethrivepostpartum.com/join
• Email us with a question or postpartum topic you want us to discuss at podcast@wethrivepostpartum.com
• Hit subscribe to never miss an episode.

You’re holding your baby. Maybe your partner is in the next room. You’re surrounded by people—and yet, you feel completely alone.

In this heartfelt solo episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, host Kelly Siebold opens up about her personal experience with postpartum depression and the deep loneliness that followed. She shares what it felt like to feel invisible in early motherhood, why so many moms experience this kind of isolation, and what actually helps.

Whether you’re newly postpartum or months (or years) into motherhood, this episode is for any mom who has ever thought:“Why do I feel so lonely when I’m never alone?”

You’ll learn:

• Why postpartum loneliness is so common—but rarely talked about
• How postpartum depression and anxiety contribute to feelings of isolation
• The 4 types of social support every mom needs (and how to find them)
• Low-pressure ways to reconnect with yourself and others—starting today
• A personal story of healing, hope, and what helped Kelly survive the hardest moments

This isn’t about having the perfect support system. It’s about taking one small step out of the dark—and knowing you don’t have to do this alone.

Mentioned in this episode: Postpartum Support International Support Groups

Support is just one click away - check out these additional resources designed to support your postpartum mental health:

• Download our free Postpartum Mental Health Plan https://wethrivepostpartum.com/postpartum-plan/
• Learn more about Thrive Postpartum’s virtual support for pregnant and postpartum moms, including virtual support groups, education, expert-led events, and a supportive community of moms who understand your journey https://wethrivepostpartum.com/join
• Email us with a question or postpartum topic you want us to discuss at podcast@wethrivepostpartum.com
• Hit subscribe to never miss an episode.

You had a baby… and suddenly everything in your relationship feels harder. Here’s what’s really going on.

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, therapist and founder of Balance With Brittany, Brittany Wilson, LPC, joins Kelly Siebold to unpack the five most common (and least talked about) relationship struggles after baby—and how to navigate them without losing yourself or your connection.

Whether you're quietly building resentment, fighting about sleep, or feeling like intimacy has disappeared, this episode offers real validation and practical tools you can use right now.

You’ll hear:

• The root cause behind most partner resentment (and how to fix it)
• How to communicate when everything feels fragile
• What to do when intimacy feels out of reach
• Why your roles feel so unbalanced and how to reset
• How to talk about money without it turning into a fight

If things feel heavier in your relationship since baby arrived, you’re not broken, and you’re not alone. This episode will help you feel seen and supported, with gentle strategies to reconnect as a team.

Bonus: Share this one with your partner—Brittany offers tips that resonate with both parents.
Learn more about Brittany Wilson at balancewithbrittany.com

Support is just one click away - check out these additional resources designed to support your postpartum mental health:

• Download our free Postpartum Mental Health Plan https://wethrivepostpartum.com/postpartum-plan/
• Learn more about Thrive Postpartum’s virtual support for pregnant and postpartum moms, including virtual support groups, education, expert-led events, and a supportive community of moms who understand your journey https://wethrivepostpartum.com/join
• Email us with a question or postpartum topic you want us to discuss at podcast@wethrivepostpartum.com
• Hit subscribe to never miss an episode.

If Mother’s Day feels like a struggle instead of a celebration, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re navigating postpartum depression or anxiety. Maybe you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or grieving the version of motherhood you thought you’d have. While everyone else seems to be celebrating, you might be wondering, why doesn’t this feel good? We see you—and this episode is for you.

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore talk honestly about how Mother’s Day can bring up complicated emotions, especially during Maternal Mental Health Month. They reflect on what this holiday means for moms who feel unseen, unsupported, or just not okay.

You’ll hear validation, real talk, and gentle guidance on how to care for yourself when celebration feels out of reach.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why Mother’s Day can be triggering for moms with postpartum depression or anxiety
• Ways to cope if you’re not feeling joyful or celebrated
• Small but meaningful acts of self-care when support feels limited
• How to practice self-compassion—and why it matters now more than ever
• The power of community and connection during emotionally tough seasons

You are not alone. You are not failing. And you are deeply worthy of care…especially today.

With the right support, you can feel better—and we’re here to help you Thrive Postpartum.

Support is just one click away - check out these additional resources designed to support your postpartum mental health:

• Download our free Postpartum Mental Health Plan https://wethrivepostpartum.com/postpartum-plan/
• Learn more about Thrive Postpartum’s virtual support for pregnant and postpartum moms, including virtual support groups, education, expert-led events, and a supportive community of moms who understand your journey https://wethrivepostpartum.com/join
• Email us with a question or postpartum topic you want us to discuss at podcast@wethrivepostpartum.com
• Hit subscribe to never miss an episode.