Why do I Feel Shame when I Look in the Mirror? Let’s Discuss Postpartum Bodies and Fitness

30 Jul 2025 • 50 min • EN
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No one tells you that your body might still look pregnant weeks or even months after giving birth. Or that the pressure to "bounce back" can feel louder than your own intuition. In this candid conversation, Maitri sits down with a postpartum fitness expert to unpack the shame, myths and silent grief many women feel in their bodies after motherhood. I’m talking to Postpartum Core Specialist Darshika Gupta and we will not talk about six-packs and step goals but about the shame, the silence and the straight-up lies we’re fed about our bodies after motherhood. This one’s for every woman who’s ever looked in the mirror and thought, ‘Why do I feel like a stranger in my own skin?’ Let’s unpack the pressure, untangle the guilt, and start rewriting the story- from punishment to power. Remember that you don’t need to shrink to feel strong. A must-listen for new moms, tired moms and anyone questioning the “bounce back” narrative. Connect with Darshika Gupta- https://www.instagram.com/coremomtribe/  Support the Podcast- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maitriverma Connect with @littlefixespodcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlefixespodcast/ Email me- littlefixespodcast@gmail.com Disclaimer- This podcast is only for educational and entertainment purposes. It doesn"t intend to replace the guidance of trained professionals like doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists and coaches etc. Music Credit- Epidemic Sound

From "Little Fixes- Women's Mental Health & Personal Growth"

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