Motherhood is not smooth for most women, despite the picture-perfect image projected on social media. But, what if your postpartum depression gets so bad that you find yourself lost at sea (metaphorically) without anybody advocating for you?

Described as "a long overdue reality check" by Oprah Daily, Sarah Hoover's new book "The Motherload" is a motherhood memoir that dares to ask what happens when “what to expect when you’re expecting” turns out to be months of rage, anguish, brain fog and a total surrender of sex, career, and identity.

On this weeks episode of In All Honesty, Michelle and Sarah discuss the unrealistic expectations of motherhood set by society, Sarah's feelings of loneliness and shame during early motherhood, and the importance of therapy in recovery. The conversation also touches on the complex dynamics between mothers and daughters, and the need for trauma-informed care in medical settings.

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Michelle's history with body image and her surgery scars is well-documented; on this episode of In All Honesty, she is lifting the lid on the complex interaction of telling someone new about your scars... the first time you are intimate with them.

Reflecting on her journey since her first YouTube video in 2014 on the subject, Michelle shares insights from how she came to terms with her scars and built the confidence to not let them get in the way of her romantic relationships. From University experiences to adult interactions, Michelle shares the moments that gradually led to her developing a healthier outlook on her body and scars.

On this episode, Michelle also helps a listener who is seeking advice on setting boundaries with a grandparent who is making harmful comments about her child's weight.

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Meditation is often misunderstood and misused - but in this episode of In All Honesty, Michelle is joined by a neuroscientist turned meditation expert to debunk the myths and teach us how we can bring meditation into our daily lives.

Anne-Sophie has spent the past decade understanding how the brain works and how we can leverage that knowledge to improve focus, resilience, and performance. She has also developed apps that aim to improve our skills across meditation, sleep and mental fitness.

On this episode of In All Honesty, Michelle and Anne-Sophie dive into the different types of meditation techniques, the misconceptions surrounding them and their practical benefits.

Anne-Sophie explains how to start meditating, the significance of being mindful in a busy world and how visualization and gratitude practices can enhance mental well-being.

Plus - this episode contains a guided one-minute meditation to help you understand mindfulness!

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