Life After Birth with Yara Heary

Life after birth is a podcast hosted by me; mother, psychologist and coach, Yara Heary. This is where I'll talk to women about their complex experiences of being a mother. You'll find me talking to experts but not how you've heard them talk before. I'll be asking them about their experiences behind their expertise - who were they before a mother, how has it changed them, and who have they become.

Ruth Whippman on Mothering, Identity, and Reimagining Boyhood in a Complex World
Dec 11, 2024 – 54:12
Amanda Ruggeri on Loss and Lessons in Motherhood
Dec 11, 2024 – 58:39
Jayde Couldwell on Embracing Imperfection and Cultivating Resilience and Self Love in Motherhood
Nov 27, 2024 – 01:23:37
When The Going Gets Tough: Being With Our Grief
Nov 20, 2024 – 30:38
Bernadette Lack on Healing Through Connection in Motherhood
Nov 13, 2024 – 01:27:26
Kendra Blake on Trusting Yourself, and Letting Go of Perfectionism in Motherhood
Oct 30, 2024 – 49:27
What You Need To Know About: Mothering During the Transition into Perimenopause
Oct 23, 2024 – 38:12
Alex Field on Becoming Your Own Best Friend and Nurturing Self-Compassion in Motherhood
Oct 16, 2024 – 01:07:20
What You Need To Know About: How Parts Work Can Support You as You Mother
Oct 9, 2024 – 29:00
Jane McFadden on Mothering with Neurodivergence, and the Challenge of Slowing Down
Oct 2, 2024 – 01:01:38
REPLAY - Cath Counihan on leaning into imperfection and being the parent she needed in her childhood
Sep 18, 2024 – 01:00:29
REPLAY - Round Table Chat on Realigning Fatherhood: Bridging the gap between words and actions
Sep 11, 2024 – 01:15:38
Tracy Gillett on the Power of Self-Trust in Motherhood
Sep 4, 2024 – 01:09:39
REPLAY - Minna Dubin on Rage, Compassion, and Challenging 'Good Mother' Assumptions
Aug 28, 2024 – 53:33
REPLAY - Lael Stone on Finding Herself in Motherhood
Aug 21, 2024 – 01:02:50
Danielle Facey on Loss, Birth Trauma and Finding Her Way Back To Herself In Motherhood
Aug 14, 2024 – 53:33
Sarah Ashton on Navigating Hyper-Focus Around Sleep and Finding Your Authenticity Through Matrescence
Jul 31, 2024 – 48:59
Haylee Collins on Working Through Maternal Rage and Being Robbed By The Pandemic
Jul 17, 2024 – 01:06:01
Lucina McKimm on the Challenges of Sharing The Load in Parenthood, and the Emotional Intensity of Motherhood
Jul 3, 2024 – 01:05:21
Joy Netanya Thompson on Finding Completeness with One Child and Befriending Her Parts Within
Jun 19, 2024 – 57:44
Jacqueline Kelly on Losing and Meeting yourself in Motherhood
Jun 5, 2024 – 51:55
Penny Moodie on Parenting With OCD, Self-Regulation and Reframing Failure As Evolution
May 22, 2024 – 42:10
Rachael Shepard-Ohta on Taking The Pressure off Baby Sleep and The Relinquishing of Control in Motherhood
May 8, 2024 – 45:38
Chrissy Powers on moving away from the purist ‘good girl’ archetype, and reparenting ourselves while parenting
Apr 24, 2024 – 47:17
Ali Heppell on Being a Motherless Mother and Navigating Grief
Apr 10, 2024 – 52:14
Renee Cachia On Dropping The “Needless Woman” Archetype
Mar 27, 2024 – 01:01:52
Elyse McNeil on Navigating the Mental Load and Embracing Rest as a Mother
Mar 13, 2024 – 57:16
Kelly Wright on Grieving the Motherhood Journey We Didn’t Have
Feb 28, 2024 – 59:54
Zoe Blaskey on Self-Compassion and Backing Yourself in Motherhood
Feb 14, 2024 – 54:05
SFYG - 5 things to consider to invite more ease and joy into this holiday season
Dec 13, 2023 – 32:13
Jessie McGarry on Young Motherhood, Self-Reparenting, and Embracing 'Figureoutable'
Dec 6, 2023 – 52:47
Mike Dyson on Redefining Fatherhood and Masculinity
Nov 22, 2023 – 42:22
Seeds For Your Garden - Maternal Instinct: Fact or Fiction?
Nov 15, 2023 – 34:32
Elly Taylor on her Journey from Undoing to 'Becoming': Relationships, Identity & more
Nov 8, 2023 – 57:37
Minna Dubin on Rage, Compassion, and Challenging 'Good Mother' Assumptions
Oct 25, 2023 – 53:33
Anna Cusack on Reframing The Postpartum Period, The Power of Letting Go and Mothering as Activism
Oct 11, 2023 – 50:06
Dr Veronica Eyo on Embracing Change & Developing the Skill of Mothering with Compassion
Sep 27, 2023 – 01:03:06
Andrea Bombino on Reimagining Strength & Success, Cultural Influences, and Choosing Joy in Motherhood
Sep 13, 2023 – 01:11:26
Seeds For Your Garden - The Magic of Being Heard in Hard Seasons of Parenting
Sep 6, 2023 – 18:32
Amy Molloy on Redefining Success, Welcoming Change and Embracing the Softening
Aug 30, 2023 – 01:05:44
Seeds For Your Garden – My partner won’t step up: What do I do with my resentment?
Aug 23, 2023 – 29:59
Naomi Chrisoulakis: Expectations vs. Reality in Motherhood, Embracing Self-Compassion, and the Journey of Trial, Error & Attunement
Aug 16, 2023 – 01:05:53
Alita Blanchard on Embracing Imperfection, Navigating Infant Loss, and Her Awakening as a Woman and Mother
Aug 2, 2023 – 59:39
Seeds For Your Garden - Mothering Without A Blueprint
Jul 26, 2023 – 19:30
Tamica Wilder on Radical Self-Love & Embracing Her Erotic Self as a Mother
Jul 19, 2023 – 40:00
Seeds For Your Garden – Asking for Help
Jul 12, 2023 – 14:29
Dr Kyla Smith on Softening, Surrender and Breaking Away from the “Good Girl” Archetype
Jul 5, 2023 – 01:01:09
Laura Danger on Finding Her Identity, Pandemic Parenting, & Letting Go Of Control In The Home
Jun 21, 2023 – 56:55
Seeds For Your Garden - Being With & Processing Grief
Jun 14, 2023 – 21:54
Fiona Weaver on Quieting the noise and tuning into the needs of her baby
Jun 7, 2023 – 55:57

Recent Reviews

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Have listened to every episode!

I love this podcast - I found Yara on an American mothering podcast and followed her right away - I love her compassionate, authentic perspective and the balance of her sharing her experiences while drawing out the meaningful stories of her interviewees. I have noticed that recently, she stopped asking the guests what they are reading/watching on TV and I really miss that portion! I always looked forward to it at the end of the episode.
Saranne92

A Hug from a Friend

As a mom of two littles, I have been appreciating Yara’s podcast so much. Her chats with her guests are warm and full of wisdom. I appreciate the conscience parenting theme and the real openness to our humanity and making mistakes as parents while doing our best. I hum affirmatively and weep through every episode. Thank you ♥️
SFBayMama

Opens door for deeper convos with moms

I love Yara Heary’s personal and professional cross-section of wisdom she brings to her podcast. Heary takes a refreshingly personal approach to discussing motherhood, by inviting experts to share not just their professional advice, but their personal journeys and evolutions through motherhood. It is a heartfelt series that offers a comforting hand to all mothers navigating the complex landscape of motherhood! Highly recommend to all moms seeking understanding and deeper connection.