The Invisible Weight of Postpartum Anxiety

Tired new mom holding her baby, looking reflective, symbolizing the hidden struggles of postpartum anxiety in high-functioning mothers.

The Invisible Weight of Postpartum Anxiety Postpartum anxiety can feel like carrying a backpack full of bricks—except no one else can see it. From the outside, you might look like you have everything together: you’re showered, showing up, maybe even hitting milestones. But inside? Your mind is racing, your body is tense, and you’re holding […]

3 Signs It Might Be Time to Start Therapy as a Postpartum Mom Who’s Overwhelmed

Let’s be real: postpartum is a lot.The sleepless nights, the constant decisions, the identity shift — all while your body is healing and everyone’s asking about the baby, but no one’s really asking how you’re doing. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not like yourself since becoming a mom, you’re not alone. And you’re […]

Your Worth Isn’t Measured by How Much You Do (Especially in Motherhood)

Let’s be honest: if you’re a high-achieving new mom, you’re probably used to proving yourself through doing. The checked boxes. The clean counters. The productive days. The “I don’t know how she does it” compliments. But here’s the truth: you are not a to-do list.You are not the number of things you got done today.You […]

High-Functioning Anxiety in Motherhood: The Signs You Might Be Missing

If you’re a new mom who feels like you’re always doing the most but somehow never doing enough, let’s talk. Especially if from the outside, it looks like you’re killing it — juggling feeding schedules, work, nap transitions, laundry, remembering to send thank-you cards — but inside, you’re constantly on edge, overwhelmed, and one toddler […]