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Postpartum Production

Postpartum Production

De: Kaitlin Solimine
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 TL;DR (i.e., give me the elevator pitch!) description: Being a producer of creative projects and a mother don’t need to be mutually exclusive pursuits—how can we as parents in early postpartum (and well beyond!) reframe and reclaim the work we do as creatives and caregivers, to be seen as productive, valued, and meaningful? Join novelist and host Kaitlin Solimine on this journey to reframing postpartum and caregiving as worthy of intellectual, philosophical, and socially-impactful pursuit. Long description: It’s hard to find the balance between being a mother and pursuing creative projects – especially during the 4th trimester. When Kaitlin Solimine, a published, award-winning author and mother of three young children, was lying in bed recovering from her third childbirth, she had an epiphany: this time that most have described as “lost” time, was rather extremely creatively informative for her (she wrote new sections of her novel and even launched this podcast from that bed!). Deep in the trenches of early postpartum herself, join Kaitlin and her creator-activist-mother guests, as they navigate the liminal space between mothering and creating. If you are a new parent in postpartum, had a creative pursuit before you became a mother, or simply seek inspiration from other artists who are creating during a transitional time, this is the podcast for you. These episodes will provide you with practical and philosophical suggestions on how to reframe your work in a space where parenting is not ordinarily considered meaningful productivity, generate new ideas on how to incorporate creativity into motherhood (and how parenting moments may inspire creative pursuits as well!), and explore other artists’ processes around creating during the transition to parenting young children. Although this podcast is not meant to be prescriptive, hearing these stories and learning about the tools other creatives use will hopefully inspire you to consider ways to integrate your artist and caregiver identities in meaningful, impactful ways. Why the term “production”? Google the term “postpartum” and you’ll be led to a plethora of websites about postpartum depression and anxiety. While these are important topics and experiences worthy of additional research and support, the postpartum period, when treated with support and curiosity, can be reframed as one of creative possibility and identity transformation. Rather than relinquishing new mothers to corners where they need to choose between creative work and caregiving, or where they feel completely lost when it comes to their creative identity, this podcast provides a third path for creative mothers who are seeking meaning and validation of the caregiving work they do on a daily basis. What is “productive” time when you’re a mother and a creative? How can public-facing creative projects, and the often hidden and devalued time of raising humans, be seen as “productive” pursuits within the current capitalist structure of American and Western society? Kaitlin herself has discovered that the postpartum period after birth offers an opportunity to pause and find new significance to exploring artistry while caregiving as an integral part of life. Notably, Kaitlin recorded the early episodes of her first season while in postpartum with her third child. Biweekly, Kaitlin talks with authors, poets, writers, painters, philosophers, and parenting experts about mothering, changing perceptions of motherhood/parenting, art, creativity, activism, family leave, childbirth, finding inspiration, changing identities, expansive change, caregiving roles, and more.Copyright 2025 Kaitlin Solimine Arte Ciencias Sociales Crianza y Familias Relaciones
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  • To Every Season: Highlights from Conversations on Birth and Creativity

    To Every Season: Highlights from Conversations on Birth and Creativity
    May 21 2025

    In this special episode, Kaitlin reflects on the season that was—through illness, overwhelm, fundraising, mothering, and moments of joy—and shares what it means to mark time in "seasons."

    Season 3 of Postpartum Production explored the intersections of identity, care, and the ways birth informs artistic expression. In this compilation episode, we revisit some of the most thought-provoking, vulnerable, and resonant conversations from the season. These clips offer a window into the deep well of insight shared by our guests—artists, writers, healers, and parents navigating the complexities of postpartum life, creative practice, and care work.

    We’d like to offer a heartfelt thank you to the Postpartum Production community—for listening, for sharing, for showing up. This season has been built on the generosity of our guests and the engagement of our listeners. Like any creative work born in the margins of caregiving, it’s been a labor of love, and your support has made it all worthwhile. As we look ahead, the future of the podcast remains open, but we carry with us the insights, relationships, and momentum that this season has sparked.

    Thank you for being with us this season and we look forward to connecting with you in Season 4.

    Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and give us a rating. This will help us reach more listeners like you who are navigating the joys and pitfalls of artistic and parenting identities.

    Visit our website: postpartumproduction.com

    Follow us on Instagram: @postpartumproductionpodcast

    Subscribe to our podcast newsletter on Substack: https://postpartumproduction.substack.com
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    25 m
  • Debunking the Good Mother Myth: Author Nancy Reddy on Old Science and New Models for Modern Caregiving

    Debunking the Good Mother Myth: Author Nancy Reddy on Old Science and New Models for Modern Caregiving
    Apr 30 2025

    Today, Kaitlin is joined by poet, author, and longtime friend Nancy Reddy - a connection that has spanned the lifetime of Kaitlin’s youngest child. Funny how parenthood reshapes our sense of time and friendship.

    Nancy first appeared on the podcast back in Season 1, Episode 12, when she and her co-editor Emily Perez discussed their anthology The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood. Since then, Nancy’s work has only expanded. She’s a writing professor at Stockton University in New Jersey, the author of three books of poetry, and, most recently, the author of her first narrative nonfiction book, The Good Mother Myth: Unlearning Our Bad Ideas About How to Be a Good Mom, published by St. Martin’s Press in January of this year.

    Nancy’s writing also spans a wide range of essays on motherhood, identity, and culture. She has written for Slate, Romper, and Electric Literature, tackling topics like the damaging mythology of the "golden hour" after birth, the challenges of making mom friends, the whiteness of the motherhood memoir, and the inherently political nature of mothering.

    In this conversation — recorded in person during the Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Conference in Los Angeles — Kaitlin and Nancy dive deep into how modern American myths about motherhood have shaped Nancy’s personal and creative life. They also explore Nancy’s transition from poetry to research-driven nonfiction and the evolving intersection of writing, teaching, and living motherhood.

    Tune in for a heartfelt, thought-provoking conversation about storytelling, identity, and the truths we inherit and reshape.

    More of Nancy’s work:

    • Pocket Universe
    • Double Jinx
    • Acadiana

    Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and give us a rating. This will help us reach more listeners like you who are navigating the joys and pitfalls of artistic and parenting identities.

    Visit our website: postpartumproduction.com

    Follow us on Instagram: @postpartumproductionpodcast

    Subscribe to our podcast newsletter on Substack: https://postpartumproduction.substack.com
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    49 m
  • The Postpartum Production Birth Story: A Conversation with Our Producer Erin Greenhouse

    The Postpartum Production Birth Story: A Conversation with Our Producer Erin Greenhouse
    Mar 19 2025

    Today, we share with you a very special episode of Postpartum Production that involve a bit of role-reversal: our producer, Erin Greenhouse, steps out from behind the scenes and in front of the microphone to interview our very own Kaitlin Solimine. What started as an idea Erin had for her website, evolved into something special we knew we wanted to share with you all: the birth story of the podcast.

    In alignment with this past season’s focus on birth stories, Erin and Kaitlin explore the origins of Postpartum Production, delving into Kaitlin’s creative work and the larger questions that drive her podcast, writing, and activism. Their discussion expands the definition of "birth" beyond the literal, considering all the ways people bring things into the world—whether books, ideas, communities, or new versions of themselves. We also get a peek into Kaitlin’s creative process, and discuss how it has evolved over the years as her family has grown and her relationship with time has changed.

    This conversation reflects on the deep commitment both Erin and Kaitlin share in fostering a society that values the work of caregivers and creatives, recognizing it as essential and worthy. As they reflect on the journey of Postpartum Production, they also look ahead to what’s next—continuing to challenge narratives, build community, and celebrate the many forms of creation that shape our lives.

    Mentioned in the podcast:

    • The Society for the Study of Pregnancy & Birth (SSPRB) Virtual Symposium April 4-6

    Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and give us a rating. This will help us reach more listeners like you who are navigating the joys and pitfalls of artistic and parenting identities.

    Visit our website: postpartumproduction.com

    Follow us on Instagram: @postpartumproductionpodcast

    Subscribe to our podcast newsletter on Substack: https://postpartumproduction.substack.com
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    41 m
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