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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 48 MIN

Sarah Hoover: 'I Felt Nothing for This Baby' - What People Aren’t Telling You About Motherhood

from The Life of Bryony

What if the moment your baby arrives, the only thing you feel is... nothing? This week, I’m joined by author Sarah Hoover, whose raw and honest book, 'The Motherload,' has become essential reading for anyone who’s struggled with the ups and downs of early motherhood.We explore what happens when your mental health collapses, but you still look 'fine,' why therapy was such a lifeline, and how Sarah finally started to feel like herself again.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who needs to hear Sarah’s honesty. It really makes a difference.Bryony xxGet in touch: Got something you'd like to share? Text or send a voice note on 07796657512—just start your message with LOB.Or you can use our WhatsApp shortcut: https://wa.me/447796657512?text=LOBPrefer email? Drop me a line at [email protected] discussed in this episode:The Motherload by Sarah HooverA raw, surreal, and honest account of what happens when a woman comes undone in the first year of motherhood.Credits:Presenter: Bryony GordonGuest: Sarah HooverProducer: Jonathan O’SullivanAudio & Video Editor: Luke ShelleyExecutive Producer: Mike WoollerStudio Manager: Sam ChisholmA Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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