S18 Ep9: ROSIE KELLY-SMITH: Postpartum anxiety and navigating motherhood through the generations

This week on The Netmums Podcast, Louise and JB are joined by Rosie Kelly Smith, for an insightful and heartfelt conversation about the realities of new motherhood. Rosie shares her experiences navigating the early days with her 18-month-old daughter, Billie, and reflects on the overwhelming pressure new parents face from societal expectations and the deluge of advice. Rosie discusses the generational shifts in parenting, sharing how her grandmother and mother approached motherhood and the wisdom that has been passed down through the family. In this episode, Rosie opens up about her struggles with postpartum anxiety and the often-unspoken challenges that come with being a new mum. She discusses the impact of social media on parenting and the need for kindness towards ourselves. In this episode: - The overwhelming pressure of parenting advice and societal expectations - Rosie’s journey through postpartum anxiety - Reflections on motherhood across generations - The impact of social media on new parents - Trusting your instincts and embracing imperfection in parenting - The joy and challenges of navigating life with a toddler This episode of The Netmums Podcast is brought to you by Aldi Mamia. Read more expert advice at Netmums.com and join the conversation on social @Netmums. JB and Louise also want to hear your parenting stories, questions and dilemmas! So please share them with us at thenetmumspodcast@netmums.com and we can bring you into the conversations that matter on The Netmums Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Netmums: backed by experts, trusted by parents. Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative

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S18 Ep9: ROSIE KELLY-SMITH: Postpartum anxiety and navigating motherhood through the generations is an episode from Sweat, Snot & Tears.

This episode is 57:31 long.

This episode was published on Apr 7, 2026.

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