Stronger Than Ever: The Realities of Returning to Sport Postpartum With Special Guest Helen Ward

Welcome back to Episode 2 of Sis, Nobody Asked for This. In the episode, hosts Hannah Power and Katie Sherwood sit down with Welsh footballing legend Helen Ward for a candid conversation about returning to football after having a baby.Together we explore what it truly means to balance motherhood with the demands of elite sport, challenging the long-held belief that women must choose between the two. Helen shares her journey back onto the pitch, opening up about the mental hurdles, physical recovery, and the shift in perspective that motherhood brings to an athlete’s life. Katie reflects on her own experience returning to football at a time when there was not many role models in the women’s game navigating pregnancy and come back journeys. We discuss how far the sport has come in offering support and how far there is still to go.Hannah is also navigating life nine months postpartum while making her own return to the pitch with Cardiff City. Balancing motherhood with her love for football. Hannah’s journey is one of rebuilding confidence, rediscovering physical strength, and proving that you can chase your passions while raising a little one. Whether you’re a footballer, a new mum finding your way back to work, fitness, creativity, or any part of your identity post-baby, this episode reminds you that you don’t have to choose. You can thrive in both worlds. It’s a conversation about resilience, support systems, and redefining what’s possible for women everywhere. Don’t forget to follow us on our socials!Instagram: @sis_nobody_asked_for_thisTik Tok: @sisnobodyaskedforthispodPlease like, follow and subscribe! Thank you so much for listening 🎙️Intro and outro music Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kidcut/you-meLicense code: QTUKZFMWMBLQB4H9