What She Didn't Expect. Healing Through Birth Trauma, Motherhood, and Mental Health

Send me a message via text or voicemail!In this powerful episode of Hidden Chapters, Meg opens up about the unexpected journey of early motherhood. From birth trauma and postpartum depression to parenting a neurodivergent child, she shares the chapters she never saw coming.Meg reflects on how her own childhood shaped the way she parents today and the healing that’s come through therapy, honesty, and doing the hard inner work. We talk openly about unmet expectations, isolation, resentment, and the emotional weight many mothers carry in silence.This conversation is full of truth, hope, and Meg’s deep belief that healing is possible. Even when motherhood looks nothing like you imagined.If you’ve ever felt alone in motherhood, struggled with postpartum mental health, or found yourself grieving the version of parenting you expected, this episode is for you.Connect with Megan:  Want to stay in touch with Meg or learn more about her work and her greeting card company? Check out all of her links and socials. Portia and Pete Greeting Card Company:   www.portiaandpete.etsy.comMegan’s LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/meganmcglynnEmail:  [email protected] the show🌐  Visit my website: https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/ and stay connected! 🎙️  Want to be a guest on Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger 🎵 Background Music: "In Time" by Folk_acoustic from Pixabay