Sara Haines: A Woman’s Worth Shouldn’t Be Based On Having Children

Sara Haines: A Woman’s Worth Shouldn’t Be Based On Having Children

From The View: Behind the Table by ABC News

May 13, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

Sara Haines discusses the importance of postpartum care and societal views on women's worth, alongside reflections on relationships and the need for joy in life.

Sara Haines sits down with executive producer Brian Teta to share highlights from the Disney Upfronts, including meeting the Savannah Bananas, Jalen Brunson, and Jorge Posada. She also explains why she loved having Lena Waithe on the show and what made that conversation stand out. Sara expands on her reaction to discussions around postpartum care, sharing why she believes more support for mothers is urgently needed and why society too often places a woman’s worth on having children. She also reflects on relationships, revealing whether there’s anyone in her life who “got away”—or who might feel that way about her. She wraps up with her take on a recent survey showing many Americans are lacking fun in their lives, and why making space for joy matters more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Sara Haines

Topics covered

  • postpartum care
  • women's worth
  • relationships
  • joy and fun
  • Disney Upfronts

Keywords

  • postpartum care
  • women's worth
  • relationships
  • joy
  • Disney Upfronts
  • Sara Haines
  • Lena Waithe

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney, Savannah Bananas

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