The Postpartum Season

Laura Taneja | Sharing honest postpartum stories
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The Postpartum Season is a podcast dedicated to honest conversations about life after birth. Hosted by Laura, each episode explores the realities of the postpartum period through open, compassionate conversations with mothers and trusted health professionals. Motherhood is often portrayed as either beautiful or difficult, but the truth is that it can be both at the same time. This podcast creates space for the full picture—the joy, the love, the identity shifts, the exhaustion, the healing, the challenges, and everything in between. Whether you're preparing for your first baby, navigating the early weeks postpartum, returning to work, or simply looking for reassurance that you're not alone, The Postpartum Season is here to support you. Because every postpartum experience is different, but no one should have to navigate it feeling alone.

  1. 4d ago

    EP 24 | Lucinda - Sleep Deprivation, Infant Temperament, Returning to Work, Ready or Not and The Reality of Juggling Parenting and Paid Work

    In this episode, Lu shares her experiences of becoming a mum to Ray and Posie, and how motherhood has shaped her relationship with work, identity and what she values most. We discuss: Ray arriving unexpectedly four weeks earlyRay spending his first week in special care and the difficulty of leaving hospital without her babyEstablishing breastfeeding and the support Lu received from the midwives around herFeeling incredibly held by family and friends during early postpartumExperiencing the baby blues, nighttime dread and lonelinessBecoming unexpectedly pregnant again around one year postpartumStruggling physically and emotionally during the first trimester while parenting a young childLu’s experience of going from one child to twoPosie’s unsettled temperament and significant sleep challengesThe enormous impact prolonged sleep deprivation can have on a parent’s wellbeingFeeling pressure to follow routines and “fix” a baby’s sleepRecognising the role of infant temperament and letting go of self-blameThe judgment and unsolicited commentary mothers can experienceWhy motherhood can feel lonely even when you have people around youReturning to freelance work after becoming a motherStarting and growing Ready or Not with co-host Loz alongside motherhoodThe realities of trying to balance paid work and caring responsibilitiesWhy there is no perfect blueprint or “hack” for combining motherhood and workHow motherhood has reshaped Lu’s values, priorities and relationship with timeWhy sometimes the most helpful thing we can offer another mother is validationLu is the co-host of Ready or Not, a podcast exploring the realities of motherhood, careers and trying to make the two work together. You can find Lu on Instagram at @lucindamckimm_ and Ready or Not at @readyornot.pod. And if you would like to buy a Postpartum Season cap, click this link below: https://www.thepostpartumseason.com/store/p/the-postpartum-season-cap Thank you for supporting the podcast! As mentioned in the episode, here are some postpartum support 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

  2. Aug 24

    EP 23 | Lilly - Slowing Down in Postpartum, Career & Identity, an Unsettled Baby & Matrescence

    In this episode, Lilly shares her postpartum experiences with her two boys, Roo and Franklin. We discuss: Becoming a mother after years of supporting women as a midwifeRoo’s emergency caesarean birth under general anaestheticProcessing an unexpected birth experience and wanting to “make up for lost time”The intense vulnerability and hormonal shifts of early postpartumLilly’s unexpected instinct to stay home, slow down and protect her postpartum spaceLearning to listen to her own needs rather than expectations from the outside worldGradually re-emerging into the world when she felt readyFinding connection with other mothers through pilates and walking groupsWhy “mums need mums”The huge shift in Lilly’s relationship with her career after becoming a motherThe complexities of combining motherhood with shift work, on-call work and a career in healthcarePreparing Roo for the arrival of his siblingMeeting Franklin after a very rapid vaginal birthThe transition from parenting one child to twoRecovering from mastitis in the early weeks postpartumNavigating weeks of having a very unsettled babyThe emotional impact of prolonged crying and questioning yourself as a motherThe small, practical acts of self-care and self-preservation that helped Lilly throughThe impact of having a second baby on Lilly and Ben’s relationshipMatrescence and becoming a new version of yourself with each babyWhat Lilly found unexpected about her postpartum experiencesThe physicality, vulnerability and extraordinary love of motherhoodLilly also co-hosts Growing, a podcast with fellow midwife and mum Beth. Together they share honest conversations about their current “growing pains” and the beautiful “glimmers” that exist throughout motherhood. I absolutely loved listening to Growing throughout my own postpartum period and highly recommend giving it a listen. You can find Growing at @growingthepodcast and Lilly at @lillian.beth. This is the podcast episode that discusses unsettled babies that Lilly recommends in the episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-19-unsettled-babies-with-dr-eliza-hannam/id1697674632?i=1000636691242 And if you would like to buy a Postpartum Season cap, click this link below: https://www.thepostpartumseason.com/store/p/the-postpartum-season-cap Thank you for supporting the podcast! As mentioned in the episode, here are some postpartum support 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

  3. Aug 17

    EP 22 | Hannah - Birth Trauma, Postnatal Anxiety and Depression, Preparing for Postpartum, Finding Your Village and Nappy Free

    In this episode, Hannah shares her two very different postpartum experiences with her sons, Hugo and Oscar. We discuss: Preparing extensively for birth but very little for postpartumA long and traumatic first birth involving forceps and an episiotomyThe reality of a slow and painful postpartum recoveryLearning to breastfeed and seeking support from a lactation consultantAnxiety around Hugo’s weight and the impact of comments about having a small babyCaring for a baby who cried frequently and struggled with daytime sleepLoneliness, perfectionism and feeling like she wasn’t getting motherhood “right”Being diagnosed with postnatal depression and anxietyThe relationship between Hannah’s birth trauma and her postpartum mental healthProcessing her first birth through a birth debrief with her private midwifePreparing differently for Oscar’s birth and postpartum periodHannah’s home birth with Oscar and how different her recovery feltIntentionally creating a village before her second baby arrivedAsking family for regular practical support and joining another parent groupHow Trent supported Hannah’s sleep and mental health during her second postpartum experienceThe difference between the transition from zero to one and one to two for HannahMaking time for movement and things that support her wellbeingThe story behind Hannah’s business, Nappy FreeWhat elimination communication is and how Hannah used it with both of her childrenSupporting families through elimination communication and toilet trainingLooking back on a difficult first postpartum experience with greater compassionFinding joy in the small, everyday moments of motherhood  You can connect with Hannah and learn more about Nappy Free on Instagram at @nappy_free or at nappyfree.net.   If you would like to buy a Postpartum Season cap, click this link below: https://www.thepostpartumseason.com/store/p/the-postpartum-season-cap Thank you for supporting the podcast!   As mentioned in the episode, here are some postpartum support resources. Please reach out if you need help.   Australia PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) Helpline: 1300 726 306 Website: https://www.panda.org.auLifeline Australia 13 11 14 (24/7) Website: https://www.lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au  New Zealand PlunketLine 0800 933 922 (24/7)Healthline New Zealand 0800 611 116 (24/7)1737 Need to talk? Call or text 1737 (24/7) Thank you for listening. Take care x

  4. Aug 10

    EP 21 | Sasha - Three Postpartum Experiences, Postnatal Mental Health, Asking for Help & Finding Your Village

    In this episode, Sasha shares her experiences of becoming a mum to her three children, Elke, Remi and Bowie, and reflects on how different each of her postpartum seasons has been. We discuss: ​The baby blues and adjusting to motherhood for the first time​The pressure to “bounce back” and prove that life hadn’t changed after having a baby​Returning to paid work and the impact on Sasha’s mental health​Experiencing postnatal mental health challenges after the births of her children​Recognising when she needed more support and reaching out for professional help​The impact of parenthood on Sasha and her husband Jesse’s relationship​The importance of recognising and supporting partners’ mental health too​Moving closer to family and the difference having practical support made​Navigating postpartum differently the third time around​Learning to be more open about struggling and accepting help​Letting go of the expectation that we should be able to do everything ourselves​Why finding—and actually using—your village mattersSasha shares incredibly openly about some of the hardest periods of her postpartum experiences, but also about what she has learnt through them - that asking for help is not a weakness, that both parents can struggle at the same time, and that we were never meant to raise our families alone.   Sasha is currently training for the 2026 Point to Pinnacle, known as the hardest half marathon in the world, to raise funds for the Gidget Foundation. If you are able to contribute to Sasha’s fundraising efforts, you can do so here: https://pointtopinnacle2026.grassrootz.com/gidget-foundation-australia/village-walks   If you would like to buy a Postpartum Season cap, click this link below: https://www.thepostpartumseason.com/store/p/the-postpartum-season-cap Thank you for supporting the podcast!   As mentioned in the episode, here are some postpartum support resources. Please reach out if you need help.   Australia ​PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)Helpline: 1300 726 306Website: https://www.panda.org.au​Lifeline Australia13 11 14 (24/7)Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au​Beyond 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

  5. Aug 3

    EP 20 | Loz - The realities of postpartum, the pressure and expectation on mothers, learning to give yourself grace, and the joys of this season of life

    In this episode, we discuss: Becoming a mother for the first timeFeeling underprepared for the realities of postpartumPhysical recovery after birth and adjusting to life with a newbornWhy society still doesn't talk openly enough about postpartumA difficult breastfeeding experience with her first babyMum guilt and the mental load of parentingLearning to give yourself grace in motherhoodWhy children don't all fit the same mouldSupporting children through big emotions without unrealistic expectationsWelcoming a second and third baby and life as a family of fiveA very different breastfeeding experience with her second babySleep challengesFinding joy in motherhood and seeing the world through your children's eyesHow motherhood reshaped Loz's priorities, perspective and sense of fulfilmentIf you haven't already, please check out Ready or Not podcast. You can listen on Apple or Spotify. You'll hear Loz with her co-host Lu talk all about how to make work work in motherhood. And you can find out more on instagram @readyornot.pod. If you would like to buy a Postpartum Season cap, click this link below: https://www.thepostpartumseason.com/store/p/the-postpartum-season-cap Thank you for supporting the podcast!   As mentioned in the episode, here are some postpartum support resources. Please reach out if you need help.   Australia PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) Helpline: 1300 726 306 Website: https://www.panda.org.auLifeline Australia 13 11 14 (24/7) Website: https://www.lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au  New Zealand PlunketLine 0800 933 922 (24/7)Healthline New Zealand 0800 611 116 (24/7)1737 Need to talk? Call or text 1737 (24/7)  Thank you for listening. Take care x

  6. Jul 27

    EP 19 | Amber - Birth under general anaesthetic, birth trauma, healing & embracing matrescence

    In this episode, we discuss: Looking forward to motherhood and preparing for postpartumAn unexpected emergency caesarean birth under general anaestheticMeeting Joey for the first time after waking from surgeryFeeling pressure to experience an instant connection with your babyPostpartum anxiety during the early weeksHow social media influenced expectations of motherhoodProcessing birth trauma and recognising that trauma doesn't have to look the same for everyoneThe value of a birth debrief in making sense of a difficult experienceHolding gratitude for a healthy baby while grieving the birth experience you hoped forWhy parents who give birth under general anaesthetic deserve more consideration and supportConsidering future births after a traumatic birth experienceMatrescence and the identity changes that come with becoming a motherHow becoming a parent can reshape your priorities and future  And here is the link if you would like to buy a Postpartum Season cap: https://www.thepostpartumseason.com/store/p/the-postpartum-season-cap Thank you for supporting the podcast!   As mentioned in the episode, here are some postpartum support resources. Please reach out if you need help.   Australia PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) Helpline: 1300 726 306 Website: https://www.panda.org.auLifeline Australia 13 11 14 (24/7) Website: https://www.lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au  New Zealand PlunketLine 0800 933 922 (24/7)Healthline New Zealand 0800 611 116 (24/7)1737 Need to talk? Call or text 1737 (24/7)  Thank you for listening. Take care x

  7. Jul 20

    EP 18 | Deborah - Returning to work, matrescence, mum guilt & finding a career that fits motherhood

    In this episode, we discuss: Preparing for birth compared with preparing for postpartumExperiencing postpartum anxietySeeking professional support and asking for helpThe transition from one child to twoReturning to paid work after maternity leaveMum guilt, self-doubt and balancing work with family lifeRealising that flexible workplaces can make all the differenceWhy mothers don't need to change to fit workplaces—workplaces need to better support mothersHow matrescence influences our careers, priorities and identityCreating the Matrescence at Work podcast to help mothers feel less aloneRedefining success after becoming a parentYou can find Deborah and the Matrescence at Work podcast on Instagram at @matrescenceatworkpodcast.   And here is the link if you would like to buy a Postpartum Season cap: https://www.thepostpartumseason.com/store/p/the-postpartum-season-cap Thank you for supporting the podcast!   As mentioned in the episode, here are some postpartum support resources. Please reach out if you need help.   Australia PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) Helpline: 1300 726 306 Website: https://www.panda.org.auLifeline Australia 13 11 14 (24/7) Website: https://www.lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au  New Zealand PlunketLine 0800 933 922 (24/7)Healthline New Zealand 0800 611 116 (24/7)1737 Need to talk? Call or text 1737 (24/7)  Thank you for listening. Take care x

  8. Jul 13

    EP 17 | Saskia - Baby blues, identity change, infant temperament, trusting your intuition & the power of honest conversations

    In this episode, we discuss: Feeling unprepared for postpartum despite preparing for birthMeeting her son for the first timeStruggling to feel an immediate connection after birthExperiencing the baby blues following a postpartum haemorrhageThe impact of low iron on her mental wellbeingSeeking support through healthcare professionals, psychology and her partnerGrieving her pre-baby life while adjusting to motherhoodRaising a spirited child with a strong temperamentThe importance of trusting your intuition as a parentLetting go of comparison and unrealistic expectationsThe value of honest conversations with other mothersThe identity shift that comes with becoming a mumBeing made redundant during maternity leave and finding a new sense of purposeThe inspiration behind Blumacoosh, a feeding pillow designed to improve comfort while feeding and settling babiesHow Saskia's own postpartum experience inspired her to create a product to better support other parentsThe simple joys and highlights of toddlerhood  If you would like to find out more about Blumacoosh, you can follow along on instagram at @blumacoosh.   And here is the link if you would like to buy a Postpartum Season cap: https://www.thepostpartumseason.com/store/p/the-postpartum-season-cap Thank you for supporting the podcast!   As mentioned in the episode, here are some postpartum support resources. Please reach out if you need help.   Australia PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) Helpline: 1300 726 306 Website: https://www.panda.org.auLifeline Australia 13 11 14 (24/7) Website: https://www.lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au  New Zealand PlunketLine 0800 933 922 (24/7)Healthline New Zealand 0800 611 116 (24/7)1737 Need to talk? Call or text 1737 (24/7)  Thank you for listening. Take care x

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The Postpartum Season is a podcast dedicated to honest conversations about life after birth. Hosted by Laura, each episode explores the realities of the postpartum period through open, compassionate conversations with mothers and trusted health professionals. Motherhood is often portrayed as either beautiful or difficult, but the truth is that it can be both at the same time. This podcast creates space for the full picture—the joy, the love, the identity shifts, the exhaustion, the healing, the challenges, and everything in between. Whether you're preparing for your first baby, navigating the early weeks postpartum, returning to work, or simply looking for reassurance that you're not alone, The Postpartum Season is here to support you. Because every postpartum experience is different, but no one should have to navigate it feeling alone.

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  • Creator
    Laura Taneja | Sharing honest postpartum stories
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
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    Explicit
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