Episode 16 | Sam

In this episode, Sam shares the story of becoming a mum of two and reflects on two very different postpartum experiences. She talks about the challenges of her first postpartum period with a baby who barely slept, before later welcoming her second baby via an unexpected emergency caesarean under general anaesthetic. Just weeks after the birth, Sam's dad sadly passed away, and she shares what it was like navigating newborn life alongside profound grief.

We also discuss the transition from one child to two and the perspective that came from raising two children with completely different temperaments. Sam explains how that helped her let go of self-blame for the struggles she experienced the first time around and instead approach motherhood with greater compassion and grace.

This is a thoughtful conversation about birth, grief, perspective, and learning to be kinder to yourself in motherhood.

Sam is co-host of a parenting podcast called Seed to Sprout. If you'd like to find out more, you can follow on instagram @seedtosproutpod.