Today, we talk tears, fears, and hard truths. SO much of the growth in motherhood is about getting comfortable being uncomfortable, being unsure, and sometimes being downright 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐅 with no answers in sight.

Rachel Quigley shares difficulties in her postpartum experience, how her partner advocated for her, where she has found support, and how she is now navigating the very difficult question "do I want to have another baby?"

The emotional vulnerability in this episode is 🔥 (so much so that both @rachelscouch & @rachelmquigley were sweating by the end of it 💦

✨Mama, we hope this episode helps YOU feel less alone in whatever unknowns you are facing, and more empowered to 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬, 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲.

xoxo + PERMISSION TO DITCH BOUNCE-BACK CULTURE ,

Dr. Jen and Rachel

Rachel Quigley Residential (for all of your South Orange County, CA home buying and selling needs) 

Get Help - Postpartum Support International 

On Deciding Whether to Have Another

Free Guide to Addressing Resentment in Your Relationship After Baby 

The Liz Moody Podcast: How to know if you should have Kid(s) + Debunking Myths about Parenthood

You can learn more about Rachel's California-based group therapy practice and how you can work with her at www.racheldaggettlmft.com or on instagram @rachelscouch ---------------

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*Please note that this podcast is intended for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for seeking individualized care from a mental health or medical professional"

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