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Do you want the truth?
Welcome to Do You Want The Truth? where we dive deep into the real raw stories from parents in the trenches of parenthood.
Season 2 is brought to you by Sam Strom and Freelance Journalist Zara Hanawalt, along with guest co-hosts such as Jaime Fisher.
Season 1 is brought to you by Paige Connell & Sam Strom. They bring you candid conversations with parents who share their experiences of parenthood and what they wish they knew before having kids. You'll hear the real stories. The stories that are typically reserved for best friends. The stories with TMI. We believe in the power of truth telling because when someone asks, do you want the truth? We always say yes. Join us as we explore the highs and lows and everything in between so you can feel less alone on your journey.
Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/samanthastrom https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthastorms
Do you want the truth?
Parenting through a Pandemic, Postpartum Anxiety, and Child Birth with Stacy McCann
Becoming a parent is life-changing, but imagine stepping into motherhood just months before the world shut down. Our guest, Stacy McCann, a clinical mental health therapist and mom of one, takes us through her deeply personal journey—parenting through the pandemic, facing birth trauma, and the evolving challenges mothers face today. We dive into the lasting impacts of COVID-19 on maternal mental health, the pressure of modern parenting, and the struggles of isolation in an age of social media. Stacy also shares her powerful perspective on letting go of guilt, embracing life as a one-and-done parent, and how she helps moms navigate the transition into parenthood.
If you've ever felt the weight of "doing it all" as a parent, this episode is for you. Join us for a raw, validating, and deeply insightful conversation.
Learn more about Stacy on our website https://www.doyouwantthetruthpod.com/our-guests/stacy-mccann
Timeline of Highlights:
[1:47] – How Stacy’s experience as a therapist led her to specialize in motherhood
[3:13] – The shift in parenting struggles pre- and post-pandemic
[4:54] – Breaking down the Surgeon General’s warning on parental stress in 2024
[8:17] – The overwhelming feeling of isolation in modern motherhood
[11:30] – Parenting through the first wave of the pandemic—facing fear and uncertainty
[16:10] – Stacy’s birth experience: preeclampsia, hemorrhaging, and post-birth complications
[24:13] – The formula vs. breastfeeding debate & overcoming mom guilt
[39:41] – Losing yourself in motherhood & why you shouldn’t try to get the “old you” back
[42:00] – Stacy’s #1 piece of advice for expecting parents
Links & Resources:
- Follow Stacy on Instagram: @presentparenttsyes
- Learn more about her therapy & coaching services: Present Parent Coaching www.presentmomentcs.com
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Website: https://www.doyouwantthetruthpod.com
Connect with Sam:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/samanthastrom
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthastorms
