From Pregnancy Myths To Postpartum Power: What Sarah J. Maas Sparked

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of pregnancy and postpartum experiences, inspired by Sarah J. Maas's interview, while challenging societal expectations around motherhood.

What if the most radical thing a mother can say is also the most honest: I adore my kid, and I hated being pregnant. We open that door and walk through it, using Sarah J. Maas’s candid interview as a springboard to unpack the real forces shaping pregnancy, birth, and life after—especially for women who train. We talk about cultural scripts that demand constant gratitude while ignoring grief, body changes, and athletic identity. Then we zoom in on the moments where care breaks down: weight ta...

People in this episode

Host: Christina Prevett

Topics covered

• pregnancy
• postpartum
• cultural scripts
• athletic identity
• body changes
• motherhood

Keywords

• pregnancy myths
• postpartum power
• cultural expectations
• motherhood
• athletic identity
• body image
• grief

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