EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 1H 19M
The Big and Micro Moments in Motherhood, with Stacy
from It's A Circus - Unfiltered stories of motherhood, identity, and the art of self care
Send us Fan MailHost Elsa welcomes her friend Stacey, mom of Brielle and Jamie, to discuss the micro-moments that shape motherhood, including Stacey’s planned first pregnancy and a traumatic, fast-unfolding birth marked by preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, placenta accreta, an emergency C-section, major blood loss, and a transfusion that left her unconscious and delayed meeting her baby. Stacey shares how therapy, family support, and a healing planned C-section with her second helped her process resentment, grief, and identity loss, and why community and accepting help matter. She also discusses the stress of trying to conceive, an early miscarriage, balancing work travel with motherhood, breastfeeding pressures, and modeling boundaries like taking quiet reset breaks.00:00 Meet Stacey01:23 Motherhood Origins03:10 Planned Baby Surprise04:22 Traumatic First Birth07:34 HELLP And Emergency C13:26 Recovery And Going Home16:58 Losing Yourself23:12 Returning To Work29:26 Second Baby Timing31:34 Trying To Conceive Stress33:19 Considering Fertility Help34:40 Paths to Parenthood35:26 Pressure and Fertility Talk37:03 Dont Ask About Pregnancy38:51 High Risk Mindset Shift41:25 Miscarriage and Heartbeat Fears44:39 Motherhood Resilience and Community49:29 Planning Birth and Postpartum53:38 Breastfeeding Guilt and Formula58:26 Learning to Ask for Help01:03:38 Overstimulation and Reset Time01:07:59 Work Life Balance and Priorities01:13:50 Stay at Home Dad Season01:17:54 Growth Reflections and GoodbyeThanks for listening to It’s a Circus Podcast — Unfiltered stories of motherhood, identity, and the art of Self careThese stories remind you that you’re not alone in the chaos. And if you’re ready to take the next step from conversation to transformation, explore Svea – The Beauty Edit. It’s my signature service that helps women edit the noise, simplify their routines, and reclaim confidence through radiant, effortless self-care. 🎙️ More stories: https://www.chernerbroscircus.com/podcast 💄 Your Edit awaits: https://www.chernerbroscircus.com/beauty-editEmbrace the chaos. Reclaim yourself.
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Send us Fan Mail Host Elsa welcomes her friend Stacey, mom of Brielle and Jamie, to discuss the micro-moments that shape motherhood, including Stacey’s planned first pregnancy and a traumatic, fast-unfolding birth marked by preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, placenta accreta, an emergency C-section, major blood loss, and a transfusion that left her unconscious and delayed meeting her baby. Stacey shares how therapy, family support, and a healing planned C-section with her second helped her process...
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