EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 1H 4M
Motherhood: REAL TALK beyond what society tells us with Leah Kim
from Higher Love with Megan · host Megan Cooper
In this episode, I am joined by the brilliant Leah Kim who shares her deeply personal journey through motherhood, racial identity, and mental health, exploring systemic challenges and pathways to liberation. This conversation offers profound insights into maternal mental health, racial identity, and collective healing.About Leah:Leah 수진 Kim is a storyteller, consultant, podcaster, community organizer, and advocate for intersectional justice. A former yoga teacher and Nike's Global Yoga Ambassador for a decade, she is now an author and offers 1:1 editorial support for fellow writers. On the Voices on the Side and Cha with Laura and Leah podcasts, Leah hosts conversations with people of the global majority who inspire her with their advocacy, activism, and stories of resistance and resilience. Her first book — Mom, Unfiltered — will be published in April 2026. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, son, daughter, and doodle.Key Themes:Maternal mental health and its impact on childrenThe systemic erasure of non-white maternal experiencesThe journey of self-acceptance and identity post-motherhoodThe role of community and collective healing in maternal well-beingChapters:00:00 Introduction and Context of Motherhood02:33 The Premise of 'Mum Unfiltered'05:58 The Journey to Writing the Book09:19 Filling the Void in Motherhood Literature13:30 Personal Identity and Motherhood19:14 The Impact of Trauma on Self-Perception24:39 The Complexity of Women's Experiences29:38 The Pressure to Erase Motherhood Challenges33:17 Confronting Inner Turmoil36:33 The Search for Identity in Motherhood39:52 Racial Identity and Belonging43:22 The Journey of Self-Acceptance50:15 Hope and Community in Motherhood57:44 Healing Beyond the SelfResources:Leah Kim's Website - https://leahkim.orgBook: Mum Unfiltered - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/mom-unfiltered-9798881842437/To connect with Megan:www.higher-love.comIG: @higherlove_withmeganLike, comment, share with anyone who would benefit from the episode and if you enjoyed the conversation leave a 5* rating or review of the show.
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In this episode, I am joined by the brilliant Leah Kim who shares her deeply personal journey through motherhood, racial identity, and mental health, exploring systemic challenges and pathways to liberation. This conversation offers profound insights into maternal mental health, racial identity, and collective healing.About Leah:Leah 수진 Kim is a storyteller, consultant, podcaster, community organizer, and advocate for intersectional justice. A former yoga teacher and Nike's Global Yoga Ambassador for a decade, she is now an author and offers 1:1 editorial support for fellow writers. On the Voices on the Side and Cha with Laura and Leah podcasts, Leah hosts conversations with people of the global majority who inspire her with their advocacy, activism, and stories of resistance and resilience. Her first book — Mom, Unfiltered — will be published in April 2026. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, son, daughter, and doodle.Key Themes:Maternal mental health and its impact on childrenThe systemic erasure of non-white maternal experiencesThe journey of self-acceptance and identity post-motherhoodThe role of community and collective healing in maternal well-beingChapters:00:00 Introduction and Context of Motherhood02:33 The Premise of 'Mum Unfiltered'05:58 The Journey to Writing the Book09:19 Filling the Void in Motherhood Literature13:30 Personal Identity and Motherhood19:14 The Impact of Trauma on Self-Perception24:39 The Complexity of Women's Experiences29:38 The Pressure to Erase Motherhood Challenges33:17 Confronting Inner Turmoil36:33 The Search for Identity in Motherhood39:52 Racial Identity and Belonging43:22 The Journey of Self-Acceptance50:15 Hope and Community in Motherhood57:44 Healing Beyond the SelfResources:Leah Kim's Website - https://leahkim.orgBook: Mum Unfiltered - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/mom-unfiltered-9798881842437/To connect with Megan:www.higher-love.comIG: @higherlove_withmeganLike, comment, share with anyone who would benefit from the episode and if you enjoyed the conversation leave a 5* rating or review of the show.
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