The Postpartum Season Podcast

Laura Taneja | Sharing honest postpartum stories
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This is a podcast sharing real, honest stories of motherhood. Each episode explores the postpartum experience — from birth recovery and the early days to identity shifts, mental health, feeding, sleep, and relationships. At its heart of The Postpartum Season Podcast is the concept of matrescence: the transition into motherhood, a time of profound change and growth. Through shared stories, this podcast aims to help you feel seen, supported, and less alone. Whether you are preparing for the postpartum season, living in it, or reflecting back on it — you are welcome here.

Episodes

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    EP6 | Julia - induction, PPH, perineal tear, NICU stay, feeding journey, support from partner and family, baby blues, mental health support, return to paid work, Space, coffee groups, travel

    In this episode, Julia shares her postpartum journey with her daughter, Cameron. We talk about: Pregnancy with hypertension and preparing for an induction A vaginal birth with a third-degree tear and postpartum haemorrhage Going to theatre after birth  Cameron’s low glucose readings and time in special care and NICU The emotional experience of being discharged while Cameron remained in hospital Tube feeding, pumping, feeding support, and learning to breast feed Coming home together and introducing Cameron to Julia’s dog, Summer Family support from Julia’s mum, sister, brother-in-law, and wider family Starting solids The importance of walking for mental health and recovery Returning to paid work after maternity leave and the challenges of feeding, commuting, and childcare Making the decision to resign from paid work and stay home a little longer with Cameron Finding a new rhythm through coffee group, Space, swimming lessons, and walks Accessing maternal mental health support and having check-ins after birth Parenting as a single mother, with support from her partner, family, and community Identity changes in motherhood Travelling to Hawaii with Cameron The joy of watching Cameron grow, explore, and become a little companion This is a warm and honest conversation about the many layers of postpartum — feeding, support, identity, and finding your way through the first year of motherhood.

    29 min

  2. 27 APR

    EP5 | Laura - early days, meal train, support systems, colic, sleep deprivation, return to paid work, identity shift, mum guilt

    In this episode, Laura shares her postpartum journey with her son. We talk about: A fast labour and the experience of birthing shortly after arriving at hospital Her sense of strength and awe following birth Time in birth care and the support it provided in the early days Adjusting to life at home Creating a meal train and receiving community support in the postpartum period Living with her mother-in-law postpartum and navigating cultural and language differences Caring for a baby with colic and the impact of sleep deprivation Learning to let go of small things and prioritise what truly matters The value of extended family support and having extra hands in the home Returning to paid work and balancing childcare, feeding, and professional identity The emotional complexity of hearing her baby cry while working from home Finding fulfilment in work alongside the challenges of separation Feelings of guilt around time away and self-care Identity changes in motherhood, particularly as an older mum Grief around not being able to stay home longer The impact of social connection and building community during maternity leave Reflections on the beauty and challenges of postpartum The importance of reaching out for support and not doing it alone This is a thoughtful and honest conversation about the balance of motherhood — the beauty, the challenge, and the ongoing process of finding your way through it. Thank you for listening. Take care x

    36 min

  3. 27 APR

    EP4 | Tamsyn Part 2 - sleep challenges, navigating your relationship during the postpartum period, social media, comparison, postpartum mental health, highlights, support systems

    In this episode, Tamsyn continues sharing her postpartum journey with her son, Benjamin. This is part two of a two-part conversation. We talk about: The months following the early postpartum period Sleep deprivation and its impact on mental health and daily life The strain that exhaustion can place on relationships Seeking support through a sleep consultant The influence of social media and comparison in early motherhood Learning to tune into her baby and trust her instincts Navigating pressure around sleep, routines, and expectations Experiences of loneliness in motherhood despite not being physically alone Reaching a point of needing help and speaking to her GP Being diagnosed with postnatal depression and processing this diagnosis Support from her partner and family during this time Small steps towards feeling better, including movement, fresh air, and connection The importance of getting out of the house and seeing friends Moments of joy — watching Benjamin grow, develop, and interact with others Reflections on milestones and the changing nature of motherhood The importance of knowing what support and resources are available postpartum Advice for parents navigating hospital stays with their babies Learning to advocate for her child in medical settings An update on Benjamin’s health and ongoing care Finding support through community Living with uncertainty and learning to take things one step at a time This is an honest conversation about postpartum — how challenges can evolve over time, and how healing is often not linear. As mentioned, here are some postpartum mental health resources. Please reach out if you need help. Australia PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)Helpline: 1300 726 306Website: https://www.panda.org.auLifeline Australia13 11 14 (24/7)Website: https://www.lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue1300 22 4636Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au  New Zealand PlunketLine0800 933 922 (24/7)Healthline New Zealand0800 611 116 (24/7)1737 Need to talk?Call or text 1737 (24/7)Thank you for listening. Take care x

    25 min

  4. 21 APR

    EP 3 | Tamsyn Part 1 - Baby blues, kidney disease journey, breast and bottle feeding, episiotomy recovery, relationship with partner, postpartum support

    In this episode, Tamsyn shares her experience of the early postpartum period with her son, Benjamin. This is part one of a two-part conversation. We talk about: Pregnancy with high blood pressure and planning for induction Expectations of postpartum and feeling unprepared for what followed A long induction process  A rapid labour and birth after waters were broken Meeting Benjamin for the first time and the emotions of those early hours The first days in hospital, including physical recovery and hormonal changes Experiencing the baby blues and the intensity of early postpartum emotions The importance of support, especially from Tamsyn’s mum Physical recovery following an episiotomy Benjamin’s diagnosis of kidney issues following birth Returning to hospital and navigating uncertainty around his condition Time spent in hospital, including isolation and ongoing investigations Benjamin’s surgery at 11 days old and the emotional impact of this experience The role of family and friends in supporting Tamsyn through this time Balancing her own recovery while caring for a newborn in hospital Early feeding experiences, including oversupply Breastfeeding and pumping while navigating a hospital environment The impact of stress and uncertainty on early postpartum and feeding The effect of this experience on Tamsyn and her partner  Coming home again and beginning to find their rhythm as a family This is a very honest conversation about early motherhood in the context of unexpected medical challenges — and the strength it takes to move through those first weeks. Thanks for listening, take care x

    31 min

  5. 21 APR

    EP2 | Lauren - PPH recovery, the early weeks, positive physical recovery, postpartum mental health, travelling with a baby, return to work, mixed feeding, weaning

    In this episode, Lauren shares her postpartum experience following the birth of her son, Hayden. We talk about: The final days of pregnancy and the unexpected onset of labour A rapid birth and postpartum haemorrhage Recovery in the early days, including blood transfusions and feeding support The transition home and the emotional weight of those first weeks Postpartum anxiety and the impact of tracking apps and expectations Seeking support from a GP and counsellor The role of exercise, fresh air, and time in recovery The importance of support systems — and the difficulty of accepting help Travelling with a baby and how this shifted Lauren’s perspective Returning to paid work and finding balance between motherhood and identity Feeding challenges, triple feeding, and the transition to formula Hormonal shifts during weaning and their impact on mental health Reflections on what she wishes she had known before postpartum This is an honest and thoughtful conversation about the realities of postpartum — the hard moments, the turning points, and the deep love that grows alongside it all. As mentioned, here are the details of some postpartum mental health resources: Australia PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)Helpline: 1300 726 306Website: https://www.panda.org.auLifeline Australia13 11 14 (24/7)Website: https://www.lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue1300 22 4636Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.auNew Zealand PlunketLine0800 933 922 (24/7)Healthline New Zealand0800 611 116 (24/7)1737 Need to talkCall or text 1737 (24/7)Thanks for listening, take care x

    34 min

  6. 21 APR

    EP1 | Laura - early days, relationship with partner, new community, sleep deprivation, loneliness, identity shift, matrescence

    In this episode, I introduces The Postpartum Season Podcast and shares my own experience of the postpartum period. We talk about: Becoming a mother and reflecting on the first eleven months postpartum  The beauty of the newborn phase and early days with a new baby  Changes in relationships and navigating parenthood as a couple  Finding connection and community with other mothers  The small, everyday moments that become meaningful memories  Sleep deprivation and the mental load that comes with it  The impact of disrupted sleep on emotional wellbeing and daily life  The identity shift that comes with becoming a mother  Feelings of loneliness, even when surrounded by support  The internal and often unseen aspects of the postpartum experience  Why this podcast was created — to hold space for honest postpartum stories  This episode sets the foundation for the podcast — a space for real, open conversations about the postpartum season, in all its complexity.

    7 min

  7. 25 MAR

    Trailer

    The Postpartum Season Podcast. Honest postpartum stories.Helping mothers feel seen & less alone.Episodes coming soon.

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About

This is a podcast sharing real, honest stories of motherhood. Each episode explores the postpartum experience — from birth recovery and the early days to identity shifts, mental health, feeding, sleep, and relationships. At its heart of The Postpartum Season Podcast is the concept of matrescence: the transition into motherhood, a time of profound change and growth. Through shared stories, this podcast aims to help you feel seen, supported, and less alone. Whether you are preparing for the postpartum season, living in it, or reflecting back on it — you are welcome here.

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    Laura Taneja | Sharing honest postpartum stories
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  • Episodes
    7
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