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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 29 MIN

Lost Your Job While Pregnant? How to Rebuild After Setback and Postnatal Depression

from Working Mumma · host Carina O’Brien

The early years of motherhood aren’t just hard; they completely shake and in many ways change your identity. In this real and raw conversation, Hatien Van shares her journey through pregnancy during a pandemic, losing her job, experiencing postnatal depression, rebuilding her life and career. If you've ever wondered why the early years feel so overwhelming, or questioned if you’re doing enough, this episode will feel like a warm, honest conversation with a friend who truly gets it. In this episode: Navigating job loss while pregnant Returning to work after maternity leave with no village Mental health struggles and the power of asking for help Creating boundaries between work and motherhood Finding confidence and joy again after the early years Please know, you are not alone in this journey. Every working mum has a story — and we’re here to share them. Enjoyed this conversation and interested to share your story on the podcast, apply today to be a guest. Click here   Connect with Hatien on LinkedIn Connect with Carina O'Brien and Working Mumma on Instagram @workingmummacommunity or @workingmummapodcast and follow Working Mumma on LinkedIn. Sign up for the Working Mumma newsletter 

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Hatien Van shares her raw and honest story of navigating new motherhood, job loss during COVID, postnatal depression, and finding herself again. In this episode, we talk about the real challenges no one prepares you for, how to survive the early years of motherhood, and why asking for help changed everything. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, lost, or alone, this story will remind you that you’re not the only one and you are not alone.

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