The Truth About Postpartum Anxiety and Starting Over w/ Jessica Garcia-Wood

In this heartfelt episode, Jessica Garcia-Wood—co-founder of Little Hearts Play Cafe—shares her powerful story of navigating postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety during an unplanned pregnancy while serving in the military. She opens up about the emotional toll, intrusive thoughts, and the disconnect she felt as a new mom, and how support from her care team, family, and community helped her heal. Jessica also reflects on leaving the military, moving back to Northwest Indiana, and launching a family-focused indoor playground. This conversation breaks the silence around maternal mental health, breastfeeding struggles, and the realities of motherhood beyond social media.Episode Highlights:Navigating postpartum depression and anxiety during military serviceThe emotional impact of an unplanned pregnancy and early motherhoodLaunching Little Hearts Play Cafe as a path to healing and purposeChapters:Discovering Pregnancy During Military Deployment 00:00Struggling with Postpartum Depression and Disconnection 02:24Newborn Challenges, Breastfeeding, and Sleep Deprivation 04:37Seeking Help, Leaving the Military, and Returning Home 06:01Opening Little Hearts Play Cafe and Sharing Her Story 08:01Connect with Jessica Wood:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlehartsplaycafe/Website: https://littlehartsplaycafe.com/homeEmail: [email protected] podcast is brought to you in partnership with Liz Chapman & COUpcoming Events:Napa Retreat - October 5-8, 2026 - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/cetj223rsrGrowth & Connect Events - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/hb2a0mwbqwSave 25% with Flodesk - https://flodesk.com/c/OR8VKLLet’s Stay Connected: → Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurennajar → Learn more or work with me: www.laurennajar.com → Follow Business Over Cocktails on IG: www.instagram.com/businessovercocktails → Attend Growth & Connect retreats & events: www.instagram.com/growthandconnect🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs a business boost and a good chat over a cocktail.