Surprise! This is Motherhood, lol ft. Cameron Oaks Rogers

This week, I'm joined by Cameron Oakes Rogers (aka Freckled Foodie) for a conversation that felt less like a podcast and more like the group chat every new mom wishes she had. We talk about the parts of motherhood nobody really prepares you for: postpartum depression, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts, medical trauma, the shock of pregnancy, and the reality of bringing a baby home when everyone seems focused on the baby—but not on you. Cam shares her experience with postpartum depression after her first child, why her second postpartum experience was completely different, and what changed. I open up about my own postpartum depression, the complications surrounding my delivery, and the lingering questions that come with medical trauma after birth. We also get into the massive gaps in postpartum care, why women are still left piecing together so much information on their own, and the pressure to have the "right" motherhood experience when the truth is that every journey looks different. And because no mom conversation is complete without it, we answer your questions about mom friendships, mom cliques, and the baby products we actually think are worth buying (and the ones we absolutely don't). If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Is this normal?"—this episode is for you. Topics include: Postpartum depression and anxiety Intrusive thoughts and maternal mental health Pregnancy expectations vs. reality Medical trauma after birth Why postpartum care is still failing women The identity shift of becoming a mother Mom friendships and social pressure Baby products worth the money (and what to skip) Because women deserve the truth about motherhood—and nobody should have to figure it out alone. Sponsors: Hatch: Visit www.hatch.co/baby to learn more about Hatch Baby, or find Hatch Baby on Amazon, Target and Babylist registries. Cozyearth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code GOODMOM for an exclusive 20% off, and if you see a post-purchase survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here. Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at merit beauty dot com. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to My Skylight dot com slash GOODMOM. Grow Therapy: Visit GrowTherapy.com/GOODMOM today to get started. — 📺 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@lobosworth 📖 Newsletter: https://substack.com/@lobosworth 🛍️ Love Wellness: https://lovewellness.com 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lobosworth 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lobosworth — Tell Me I'm a Good Mom is part of the Dear Media podcast network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices