Pregnancy Beyond the Aesthetic — Hannah’s Story

Are you finding that you don’t enjoy pregnancy the way you thought you would? In this episode, Aleea and Hav are joined by special guest Hannah for an honest conversation about the often-unspoken challenges of pregnancy—especially for working moms. Hannah shares her lived experience navigating two very different pregnancies.Together, they talk about isolation, fear, and the quiet pressure to meet societal expectations. The conversation highlights the importance of support systems, mental health, self-care, and setting boundaries—while naming a truth that doesn’t get said enough: not every pregnancy is joyful.Listen in to feel seen, supported, and to honor your feelings—exactly as they are.RESOURCESMiss the episode on grieving your old self? ⁠Listen in here⁠CONNECT WITH USAny pregnancy questions (or any other thoughts)? ⁠⁠⁠Submit them here!⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ @goldengoosecreative Need podcast support? ⁠⁠⁠Check out our services!⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest or have a topic in mind? ⁠⁠⁠Send us a message!⁠⁠CHAPTERS00:00 Pregnancy isn’t what Hannah thought it would be05:41 Why Hannah’s second pregnancy felt so much harder11:27 The mental health side of pregnancy17:02 Finding support and taking care of yourself while pregnant