Postpartum Rage Isn’t a Failure: One Mum’s Story and the Tools That Helped

Postpartum rage is rarely spoken about, yet so many mums quietly carry it with shame. In this episode, Jen sits down with Beth Caniglia business owner, brand strategist, speaker, and mum of two to share her lived experience of postpartum rage after her second baby.Beth opens up about the brutal shift from one child to two, the sleep deprivation that tipped her from “thriving” into survival, and the moments that left her feeling scared of her own reactions. Together, Jen and Beth unpack what postpartum rage can look like, why it can feel like it comes out of nowhere, and how awareness and the right tools can help you interrupt the spiral before it explodes.This conversation is honest, warm, and deeply normalising. If you’ve ever thought “What’s wrong with me?” after yelling, snapping, or feeling like you’re about to lose it, this episode will help you feel less alone and more supported.About Beth CanigliaBeth is a business owner, mother of two, speaker, storyteller, and brand strategist. She runs Firesauce Creative with her husband and is passionate about speaking honestly about the highs and lows of blending entrepreneurship and motherhood.Find Beth here: Firesauce Creative (firesauce.com.au)In This Episode, We CoverWhy the jump from one to two kids can feel like being “split in two”How sleep deprivation shrinks your capacity and fuels reactivityThe shame spiral that often follows rage, and why it keeps mums stuckThe “bottling it up” pattern: why anger can feel sudden, but isn’tHow postpartum rage can be a nervous system signal, not a character flawTools that helped Beth rebuild regulation and widen her window of toleranceWhy community, support, and honest conversations matter more than everWould like to access tailored 1:1 sleep support but don’t know where to start? Jump on a FREE sleep clarity session with Jen here https://sleepthrivegrow.com/For more information on this topic, head to the show notes: Episode 99 Show NotesAnd I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Come and connect with me on Instagram at @sleep_thrive_grow.And click the +Follow button to never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Tuesday!To find out more about how I can support you, visit my website here. Until next time, Thrivers