In this powerful conversation, I sit down with writer and creator Lia Higgins (@onelitmama_) to talk about the unraveling and rebuilding that often comes with new motherhood. A former Big Law attorney turned full-time content creator and writer, Lia opens up about the trauma of childbirth, the crushing weight of postpartum depression, and the unconventional treatment that changed everything: ketamine therapy. Please note: this is one woman’s personal experience under the guidance of trained professionals. Consult your doctor with any questions.

Lia shares the raw truth about becoming a mother, navigating rage, resentment, identity loss, and what it’s like growing her online presence alongside her mother-in-law, Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran. We talk about Lia’s viral essays for Oprah Daily and HuffPost, the cultural silence around maternal mental health, and how privilege, money, and access can shape the path to recovery.

From religion and marriage to social media and storytelling, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt isolated in the chaos or craved a little more honesty in the motherhood space.

Watch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX

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