In Mother Words | Podcast with Steph

Returning to Work After Baby: What No One Tells You

There’s a version of motherhood we’re shown: The perfect photos, the smiling baby, the mom who somehow does it all. 
And then there’s the version no one talks about.
The silence in the house when your partner goes back to work.
The guilt of answering work emails while your newborn cries.
The tears you cry alone because your baby won’t latch… and you’re convinced it’s your fault.
 
In today’s episode, I sit with Wanda - A founder, a speech therapist, and a new mother - as she shares what happened when her two identities collided.
This is an unfiltered conversation about identity, guilt, and the illusion of balance. We talk about what it takes to keep a business running while your body is still healing. And how the hardest part of motherhood is asking for help.
Mama, if you’re in the thick of it, this episode is for you.

So, why "In Mother Words"?

Nothing prepared me for how profoundly becoming a mama would challenge and reshape me. Five years in, I’m still learning, still growing.
This podcast is part of that ongoing journey — a quest for truth, connection, and a deeper understanding of what motherhood really means, beyond the noise and pressure.
In Mother Words — is my reminder that sometimes, a simple conversation can be a lifeline. It is my hope to create an avenue for raw, reflective stories that speak to the heart of motherhood.Because there’s no one “right” way to do this.
Here, we question the rules. We honour the mess. We listen — really listen — to the stories that remind us we’re never alone.So join me.