Since I Became a Mother

Taylor Rae Roman
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Since I Became a Mother is a podcast about the things motherhood changes, the things no one warns you about, and where we figure out who we are becoming, together. Hosted by Taylor Rae Roman, the show creates an honest and supportive space for new mothers navigating the emotional, physical, and practical realities of early motherhood. Season One explores some of motherhood’s toughest and most consuming questions: baby sleep, feeding, caretaking, mental health, changing relationships, finding yourself, and building a community that understands what you are experiencing. "Before I was a mother, I barely noticed mothers, and now, they're all I see." I see you.

  1. 3d ago ·  Video

    I Thought This Was Just Motherhood: My Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Story

    Episode Summary I thought what I was experiencing was just motherhood. In this solo episode of Since I Became a Mother, Taylor shares the raw story of her experience with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, what it actually felt like from inside her own head, the symptoms she didn’t recognize at first, and how easily anxiety, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, sleep deprivation, breastfeeding, hormonal changes, and identity loss became tangled up with what she assumed was simply the reality of being a new mother. This episode puts the mother at the center of the postpartum mental-health conversation. Taylor shares when she began realizing something wasn’t right, what finally led her to seek help, what treatment and recovery have looked like, and what she wishes she had understood before becoming a mother. This episode includes discussion of postpartum depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. It reflects personal experience and is not a substitute for professional mental-health care. In This Episode What postpartum depression and anxiety actually felt like for me Hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and never being able to fully switch off The impact of severe sleep deprivation on my mental health Breastfeeding, hormones, and the physical postpartum transition The moment I realized I needed more support Therapy, medication, and getting help What recovery has actually looked likeResources Mentioned Bottle Service Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ppd-unfiltered-real-talk-for-maternal-mental-health-month/id1594639891?i=1000729406925  Postpartum Support International (PSI): https://www.postpartum.net/ Postpartum Support International HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773 ACOG — Perinatal Mental Health: https://www.acog.org/programs/perinatal-mental-health Ferrari AJ, et al. Lancet Psychiatry. 2026. DOI: 10.1016/S2215-0366(26)00085-4 Feldman N, et al. Lancet Psychiatry. 2025. DOI: 10.1016/S2215-0366(25)00197-X Dennis C-L, et al. Br J Psychiatry. 2017;210(5):315–323. DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.116.187179Connect With TaylorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorraeroman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorraeromanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorRaeRomanShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/taylorraeromanAmazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/0cNsmkdY Join the CommunitySTRONG (As a Mother) Run Club: https://taylorraeroman.com/run-club Work With TaylorPartnerships, speaking & inquiries: https://taylorraeroman.com DisclaimerThe information shared on Since I Became a Mother is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider about questions related to you or your child. CreditsHost: Taylor Rae RomanPodcast: Since I Became a MotherArtwork: WK Creative StudioPhotography: Ambe J. Williams © 2026 Since I Became a Mother. All rights reserved.

  2. Oct 20 ·  Video

    Going Back to Work After Baby: Mom Guilt, Identity & How to Make It Work with Jessica Martin and Taara Sajnani Das

    Episode Summary Going back to work after having a baby can feel like an impossible equation: childcare, feeding, schedules, career expectations, guilt, ambition, and a completely different version of yourself all competing for attention at once. In this episode of Since I Became a Mother, Taylor sits down with return-to-work doula Jessica Martin and working mom, content creator, and brand strategist Taara Sajnani Das to talk about what returning to work actually feels like — and what can make the transition easier. In This Episode What returning to work after maternity leave really feels like How to prepare before your first day back Why ambition can change after becoming a mother Mom guilt and the pressure to “do both” The mental load of working motherhood How partners can share responsibility more effectively Creating systems that actually help Practical ways to make the transition back to work feel less overwhelmingJessica Martin Jessica Martin is a New York City–based birth, postpartum, and return-to-work doula and the founder of Next Adventure Births. She is a Certified Body Ready Method® Pro and Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula through Manhattan Birth, with training in lactation, newborn development, postpartum recovery, nutrition, hospital communication, and supporting inductions and cesarean births. Website: https://nextadventurebirths.com/ Taara Sajnani Das Taara Sajnani Das is a New York City–based working mother, content creator, brand strategist, and founder of Sajnani Brand Management. Her content explores motherhood, career, style, and identity, and she brings a firsthand perspective on how ambition, priorities, and the way we work can change after becoming a mother. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taarasajnani/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taarasajnani Products Mentioned: HealthyBaby Diapers & Wipes — This episode is sponsored by HealthyBaby. HealthyBaby is a paid partner of Since I Became a Mother, and all opinions and experiences shared are my own. Connect With Taylor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorraeroman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorraeromanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorRaeRomanShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/taylorraeromanAmazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/0cNsmkdY STRONG (As a Mother) Run Club: https://taylorraeroman.com/run-club DisclaimerThe information shared on Since I Became a Mother is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider about questions related to you or your child. © 2026 Since I Became a Mother. All rights reserved.

  3. Oct 13 ·  Video

    When Baby Sleep Takes Over Your Life: Night Wakings, Sleep Training & Maternal Mental Health with Ella Grace

    Episode Summary Baby sleep can quickly take over your entire mental load. In this episode, Taylor talks with pediatric sleep specialist Ella Grace Hanover about infant sleep, night wakings, sleep training, contact naps, feeding to sleep, and what’s actually normal. They also discuss how sleep deprivation affects mothers, when sleep becomes unsustainable for a family, and how to make changes without feeling like you’re failing your baby. This episode definitely leans into sleep training, so if that's not your vibe, skip this one! In This Episode What normal infant sleep looks like Why babies wake at night When sleep becomes unsustainable What sleep training really means Crying, attachment & sleep-training guilt Feeding to sleep & contact naps Sleep deprivation & maternal mental health The mental load of wake windows and schedulesThis Week’s Guest Ella Grace Hanover is a NYC-based pediatric sleep specialist, certified sleep consultant, postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, and integrative feeding and lactation specialist. She is the founder of Ella Grace Sleep Solutions. Website: https://www.ellagracesleepsolutions.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellagracesleepsolutions/ Resources Mentioned Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief Hiscock H, Wake M. Randomised controlled trial of behavioural infant sleep intervention to improve infant sleep and maternal mood. BMJ. 2002. DOI: 10.1136/bmj.324.7345.1062 Hall WA, Hutton E, Brant RF, et al. A randomized controlled trial of an intervention for infants’ behavioral sleep problems. BMC Pediatrics. 2015. DOI: 10.1186/s12887-015-0492-7 Park J, Kim SY, Lee K, et al. Effectiveness of behavioral sleep interventions on children’s and mothers’ sleep quality and maternal depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific Reports. 2022. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-07762-8Connect With TaylorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorraeroman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorraeromanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorRaeRomanShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/taylorraeromanAmazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/0cNsmkdY Join the CommunitySTRONG (As a Mother) Run Club: https://taylorraeroman.com/run-club Work With TaylorPartnerships, speaking & inquiries: https://taylorraeroman.com DisclaimerThe information shared on Since I Became a Mother is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider about questions related to you or your child. CreditsHost: Taylor Rae RomanPodcast: Since I Became a MotherArtwork: WK Creative StudioPhotography: Ambe J. Williams © 2026 Since I Became a Mother. All rights reserved.

  4. Oct 6 ·  Video

    Is This Normal? Crying, Gas, Reflux & When to Call the Pediatrician with Dr. Nilay Donmez

    Episode Summary Newborns are weird — they grunt, strain, spit up, cry for seemingly no reason, and somehow make every new parent wonder: “Is this normal?” In this episode of Since I Became a Mother, Taylor sits down with triple board-certified pediatrician Dr. Nilay Donmez to talk through the newborn behaviors that worry parents most. They discuss crying, gas, reflux, witching hour, feeding, hydration, and how to tell the difference between normal newborn behavior and something that actually needs medical attention. In This Episode What normal newborn behavior actually looks like Why babies cry and what witching hour really is Gas, grunting, straining, and digestive discomfort Infant reflux and when it becomes a concern How to know when to call the pediatrician Newborn red flags parents should never ignore How to manage the anxiety of constantly wondering whether something is wrongGuest Dr. Nilay Donmez is a triple board-certified pediatrician in general pediatrics, pediatric nephrology, and obesity medicine and the founder of First Steps Pediatrics in Tribeca. Her practice focuses on personalized, relationship-based pediatric care, with a particular emphasis on newborns, early childhood, prevention, and the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. She also shares practical pediatric education with parents through her @doctorforkids platform. Website: https://www.firststepspediatricsnyc.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorforkids/ Resources Mentioned What to Expect the First Year by Heidi Murkoff Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby’s First Year by Scott W. Cohen, MDConnect With TaylorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorraeroman/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorraeromanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorRaeRomanShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/taylorraeromanAmazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/0cNsmkdY Join the CommunitySTRONG (As a Mother) Run Club: https://taylorraeroman.com/run-club Work With TaylorPartnerships, speaking & inquiries: https://taylorraeroman.com DisclaimerThe information shared on Since I Became a Mother is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider about questions related to you or your child. CreditsHost: Taylor Rae RomanPodcast: Since I Became a MotherArtwork: WK Creative StudioPhotography: Ambe J. Williams © 2026 Since I Became a Mother. All rights reserved.

  5. Sep 29 ·  Video

    How Breastfeeding Actually Works: Milk Supply, Tongue Ties & the Mother-Baby Dyad with Dr. Linda Dahl


    Episode SummaryBreastfeeding is often called “natural,” but that doesn’t mean it’s simple. Taylor sits down with Dr. Linda Dahl, board-certified ENT and breastfeeding medicine expert, to explain what is actually happening biologically and mechanically when a baby breastfeeds. They discuss milk supply, latch and milk transfer, tongue ties, lactation support, and why breastfeeding works best when mother and baby are understood as a team. They also explore the mental-health toll of difficult breastfeeding and why new moms deserve better education, clearer answers, and less shame. In This Episode How breastfeeding actually works Milk supply and milk transfer The mother-baby dyad Latch and oral mechanics Tongue ties and feeding The role of lactation consultants Why breastfeeding advice can conflict The mental-health toll of difficult feeding What Dr. Dahl wishes every new mom knewGuestDr. Linda Dahl is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head-and-neck surgeon specializing in breastfeeding and infant feeding. She is the author of Better Breastfeeding and Clinician’s Guide to Breastfeeding, and her work focuses on anatomy, physiology, milk supply, oral mechanics, and the mother-baby feeding relationship. Website: https://www.drlindadahl.com/Better Breastfeeding: https://www.betterbreastfeeding.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorlindadahl/?hl=en Resources Mentioned Better Breastfeeding: A Doctor’s Guide to Nursing Without Pain and Frustration Clinician’s Guide to Breastfeeding: Evidence-Based Evaluation and ManagementConnect With Taylor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorraeroman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorraeromanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorRaeRomanShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/taylorraeromanAmazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/0cNsmkdY Join the Community STRONG (As a Mother) Run Club: https://taylorraeroman.com/run-club Work With Taylor Partnerships, speaking & inquiries: https://taylorraeroman.com Disclaimer The information shared on Since I Became a Mother is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider about questions related to you or your child. Credits Host: Taylor Rae Roman Podcast: Since I Became a Mother Artwork: WK Creative Studio Photography: Ambe J. Williams © 2026 Since I Became a Mother. All rights reserved.

  6. Sep 22 ·  Video

    Since I Became a Mother: The Identity Shift No One Prepared Me For


    Episode Summary Becoming a mother changed more than I ever expected. I spent so much time preparing for pregnancy, birth, and bringing home a baby—but I wasn’t prepared for how profoundly motherhood would change me. In the first full episode of Since I Became a Mother, I’m sharing my own story: who I was before motherhood, my birth experience, the difficult early postpartum months, postpartum depression and anxiety, severe sleep deprivation, exclusively breastfeeding, and the feeling that somewhere along the way I had lost parts of the person I used to be. I also share why I created this podcast, why Season 1 focuses so heavily on the first year of motherhood, and why every conversation this season comes from something I found myself searching for when I was a new mom. This isn’t a story about getting back to who I was before—it’s about figuring out who I’m becoming now. In This Episode Who I was before becoming a mother My birth story and the moment motherhood became real What the earliest postpartum months actually felt like for me My experience with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety Sleep deprivation and the mental toll of being constantly “on” Exclusively breastfeeding and how consuming feeding can become Loving my baby deeply while still struggling Losing parts of my identity after becoming a mother How motherhood changed my body, relationships, work, ambition, and priorities Why “getting back to myself” stopped feeling like the goal What I spent my first year searching for and why I created this podcast Why Season 1 focuses especially on the first year of motherhood What I hope Since I Became a Mother gives other momsConnect With TaylorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorraeroman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorraeromanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorRaeRomanShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/taylorraeromanAmazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/0cNsmkdY Join the CommunitySTRONG (As a Mother) Run Club: https://taylorraeroman.com/run-club Work With TaylorPartnerships, speaking & inquiries: https://taylorraeroman.com DisclaimerThe information shared on Since I Became a Mother is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider about questions related to you or your child. CreditsHost: Taylor Rae RomanPodcast: Since I Became a MotherArtwork: WK Creative StudioPhotography: Ambe J. Williams © 2026 Since I Became a Mother. All rights reserved.

  7. Trailer ·  Video

    Since I Became a Mother: Why I Made This Show 


    Episode Summary Since I Became a Mother is a podcast about the things motherhood changes, the things no one warns you about, and where we figure out who we are becoming together. In this trailer, host Taylor Rae Roman shares why she created the show, how becoming a mother transformed the way she sees herself and the world around her, and why Season 1 focuses especially on the vulnerable first year of motherhood. Through solo episodes and conversations with experts and other mothers, Since I Became a Mother will explore breastfeeding, baby sleep, postpartum recovery, maternal mental health, relationships, friendship, work, identity, and the complicated process of becoming someone new after becoming a mother. New episodes every Tuesday. In This Episode Why Taylor created Since I Became a Mother The identity shift that can happen after becoming a mother Why the first year of motherhood is at the heart of Season 1 The conversations and experts coming this season Creating a space for honest, practical conversations about motherhoodConnect With Taylor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorraeroman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorraeromanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorRaeRomanShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/taylorraeromanAmazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/0cNsmkdY Join the CommunitySTRONG (As a Mother) Run Club: https://taylorraeroman.com/run-club Work With TaylorPartnerships, speaking & inquiries: https://taylorraeroman.com Disclaimer The information shared on Since I Became a Mother is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider about questions related to you or your child. Credits Host: Taylor Rae RomanPodcast: Since I Became a MotherArtwork: WK Creative StudioPhotography: Ambe J. Williams © 2026 Since I Became a Mother. All rights reserved.

  8. 06/02/2025 ·  Video

    [FROM THE "ON THE OUTSIDE" ARCHIVES]: S2E10: Postpartum Recovery: All That Happens to Your Body During Pregnancy & What Happens After Birth (#45)

    There’s so much focus on pregnancy and birth—but what about after? In this episode, I’m breaking down the physical changes that happen to your body during pregnancy, what actually happens immediately after birth, and the basics of postpartum healing. I’m also sharing key stats, what no one really tells you about recovery, and how to start preparing for postpartum beyond just the physical—because your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being matter, too. In this episode, we talk about… Some info and stats on postpartum and postpartum depression Changes that happen to your body during pregnancy What happens to your body during pregnancy and immediately after The basics for postpartum physical healing What happens during postpartum, beyond the physicalResources: Follow me at @taylorraeroman, everywhere Full episode transcription and citations: https://taylorraeroman.com/on-the-outside-podcastKeep In Touch: Visit taylorraeroman.com Instagram @taylorraeroman TikTok @taylorraeroman YouTube @taylorraeroman ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/taylorraeroman Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/taylorraealmonte — includes my baby registry picks and postpartum favoritesDiscount Codes: Natural Cycles: Use code TAYLORRAE for 15% off an annual plan + free thermometer / natural-cycles.sjv.io/xLQLkx Tinyhood: Use code TAYLORR20 for 20% off up to 12 months of membership / https://tinyhood.sjv.io/c/2688864/957205/12776. Disclaimer: The information shared on On the Outside is for informational and educational purposes only. I am not a doctor, medical professional, or licensed healthcare provider. The content of this podcast is based on my personal experiences and research, but it should not be taken as medical advice. Always consult with your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions related to your pregnancy, health, or well-being. Every pregnancy is unique, and what works for one person may not be right for another.

    [FROM THE "ON THE OUTSIDE" ARCHIVES]: S2E10: Postpartum Recovery: All That Happens to Your Body During Pregnancy & What Happens After Birth (#45)
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Since I Became a Mother is a podcast about the things motherhood changes, the things no one warns you about, and where we figure out who we are becoming, together. Hosted by Taylor Rae Roman, the show creates an honest and supportive space for new mothers navigating the emotional, physical, and practical realities of early motherhood. Season One explores some of motherhood’s toughest and most consuming questions: baby sleep, feeding, caretaking, mental health, changing relationships, finding yourself, and building a community that understands what you are experiencing. "Before I was a mother, I barely noticed mothers, and now, they're all I see." I see you.

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  • Creator
    Taylor Rae Roman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Since I Became a Mother, 2026
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