Back to Work, But My Brain Didn’t Come With Me

A Conversation with Full Spectrum Doula Chirece Pooler

In this episode, we’re joined by Full Spectrum Doula Chirece Pooler to talk about the importance of support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We dive into what doula care really looks like, why it matters, and how having the right support can shape a mother’s experience. We also discuss the critical role doulas play for Black moms, and how advocacy, presence, and care can make a meaningful difference. This conversation is thoughtful, informative, and a reminder that moms were never meant to do this alone.

Postpartum & Relationships: Love, Tension, and Everything In Between

Postpartum doesn’t just change you—it can change your relationships, too. In this episode, we talk honestly about how your relationship with your partner or spouse, your friendships, and your sense of community can shift after having a baby. From feeling misunderstood to navigating new roles and expectations, we explore the tension, the growth, and the moments that bring you closer. This conversation is real, relatable, and a reminder that you’re not the only one figuring out how relationships look in this new season.

Redefining Self-Care After Baby

Self-care looks very different in postpartum—and sometimes it feels impossible to even think about it. In this episode, we talk honestly about what caring for yourself can look like when you’re exhausted, touched out, and focused on everyone else’s needs. From redefining rest to letting go of unrealistic expectations, this conversation is about finding small ways to support yourself in a season that asks so much. A gentle reminder that you deserve care too, even if it looks different right now.

Back to Work, But My Brain Didn’t Come With Me

Returning to work postpartum is… a lot. In this episode, Brittany shares what her first week back on the job looked like at just three months postpartum—complete with sleep deprivation, emotional whiplash, and a brain that simply refuses to function the way it used to. We talk postpartum brain fog (why basic tasks suddenly feel advanced), the frustration of trying to be “on” when you’re very much not, and a few mom-rage moments when people say the absolute wrong thing at the worst possible time. Whether you’re heading back to work, staying home, working from your couch, or somewhere in between, this episode is a reminder that postpartum doesn’t end when the workday starts—and you’re not alone in figuring it out.

When Postpartum Starts in the NICU

Postpartum in the NICU is a world no one prepares you for. In this episode of Postpartum Party, we sit with the reality of becoming postpartum while your baby is in the NICU. We talk about the emotional whiplash, the identity shift of becoming a mom from a hospital room, and what it’s like to heal while your baby is still fighting. This conversation holds grief, hope, and the quiet strength it takes to show up day after day. If you’ve walked this road—or love someone who has—you’re not alone here.