The Mental Load of Motherhood: From Pregnancy to Perimenopause with Heidi McBain

Licensed therapist and maternal mental health expert Heidi McBain joins Dr. Laura Le for a raw and empowering conversation on the emotional journey of motherhood. From birth trauma and postpartum anxiety to perimenopause and identity shifts, they unpack the unseen mental load women carry — and why support, education, and aligned care providers are key. Whether you're navigating sleepless nights, healing from birth, or simply feeling “off,” this episode is a powerful reminder that you’re not alone — and healing is possible.✨ Topics include:• Navigating birth trauma, loss, and postpartum anxiety• Understanding matrescence and the identity shift in motherhood• The emotional toll of parenting children with complex health needs• The importance of choosing aligned providers• When and how to seek therapy or coaching• Creating bedtime and self-care routines that support healing• Mental health in perimenopause and beyond🔗 Connect with Heidi: @mentalwellnessformoms✨ Connect + Explore More 📖 Check out my book Postpartum Reimagined and online birth course → ⁠www.drlaurale.com⁠ 📓 Grab the 90-Day Mindfulness Prayer Journal for Moms → ⁠https://a.co/d/cDYGyFU⁠🛍️ Shop my favorite wellness tools + affiliate picks → ⁠stan.store/bestlifechiro⁠ 📲 Instagram: ⁠@dr.laurale_⁠ | TikTok: ⁠@dr.laura.le⁠👉 Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow mom who needs encouragement today!