Pregnancy Beyond the Aesthetic — Hannah’s Story

Are you finding that you don’t enjoy pregnancy the way you thought you would? In this episode, Aleea and Hav are joined by special guest Hannah for an honest conversation about the often-unspoken challenges of pregnancy—especially for working moms. Hannah shares her lived experience navigating two very different pregnancies.

Together, they talk about isolation, fear, and the quiet pressure to meet societal expectations. The conversation highlights the importance of support systems, mental health, self-care, and setting boundaries—while naming a truth that doesn’t get said enough: not every pregnancy is joyful.

Listen in to feel seen, supported, and to honor your feelings—exactly as they are.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Pregnancy isn’t what Hannah thought it would be

05:41 Why Hannah’s second pregnancy felt so much harder

11:27 The mental health side of pregnancy

17:02 Finding support and taking care of yourself while pregnant