The Alchemy of Motherhood: Casey Keen on Postpartum Advocacy and Creating a Village

In this episode of Rock the Damn Boat (RTDB), I sit down with Casey Keen—founder of Alchemy of Motherhood and author of the upcoming book The Alchemy of Motherhood (releasing May 2026)—to talk about the parts of motherhood we don’t talk about enough.After experiencing birth trauma followed by postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA), Casey found herself navigating a system that offers mothers a single six-week checkup—and very little support beyond that. Her journey led her to therapy, deep healing, and ultimately to building a platform that advocates for more honest, ongoing care in motherhood.We dive into:The emotional impact of birth trauma and how it can shape postpartum recoveryHow PPD and PPA can show up (even when everything “looks fine”)Why the standard six-week postpartum checkup falls shortThe role of therapy in healing and reclaiming your voiceThe mission behind The Alchemy of Motherhood and Casey’s growing communityCreating spaces where mothers feel seen, supported, and not aloneCasey also shares how she’s building connection through her online platform and Discord group—because motherhood was never meant to be navigated in isolation.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, dismissed, or like you should be handling motherhood “better,” this conversation will remind you that your experience is valid—and that support should extend far beyond six weeks.Who this episode is for:New and expecting mothers, women navigating postpartum recovery, those healing from birth trauma, and anyone passionate about improving maternal mental health care.Connect with Casey:Visit alchemyofmotherhood.com to learn more, join her community on Discord or Substack. Stay updated on her upcoming book release at casey-keen.com or preorder now on Amazon. Learn more about Christy's work or apply to be a guest on the show at thrivewithchristy.com