Reproductively Speaking
Parenthood is messy, beautiful, exhausting, and transformative - sometimes all before breakfast.
Each episode, join Taryn Zweygardt, therapist and certified perinatal mental health specialist, for real and relatable conversations about the challenges and joys of parenthood. From identity shifts to mental health struggles, you’ll hear deep, honest talks, expert guidance, and inspiring stories that remind you - you're NOT alone.
Reproductively Speaking is here to help you nurture your mind, your relationships, and yourself, one episode at a time.
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Reproductively Speaking
1. When Motherhood Doesn’t Look Anything Like You Expected
Motherhood was always something I looked forward to. I dreamed about it, romanticized it, and thought I knew exactly what to expect.
But…when it actually happened, it was NOTHING like the picture I had in my head. I loved my baby so much, but I didn’t recognize myself anymore.
I soon had two kids under two, and outwardly, I probably looked fine. On the inside though? I was drowning.
As a licensed therapist, I knew the signs of anxiety and depression, yet no one ever asked how I was really doing. I wasn’t offered a screening or support, and I convinced myself I just needed to “try harder” or maybe I wasn’t really cut out for motherhood afterall.
That experience cracked something open in me. It’s what led me to the work I do today - supporting women through the emotional earthquake that is motherhood. We deserve to talk honestly about what we’re feeling, and the messy, complicated emotions that come with being a parent.
I created Reproductively Speaking so we DO have a space for the very real, unfiltered conversations about motherhood, identity, and mental health. I definitely don’t have it all figured out, but I’m here to walk with you. You’re NOT on this journey alone, friend!
Episode Recap:
- The emotional “earthquake” that happens when motherhood looks nothing like you expected
- My raw story of navigating early motherhood with two babies just 13 months apart
- The loneliness & guilt that so many moms quietly experience beneath the surface
- Why mental-health professionals can struggle + how that inspired my mission
- The vision behind Reproductively Speaking
**Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health care. If you’re struggling or need support, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area, because you don’t have to go through it alone.
Links/Resources:
- Follow on Instagram @tztherapy
- Check out my website