Rattled: When New Parenthood Shakes You

Will I Ever Feel Like Myself Again?

May 21, 2026·36 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Morgan Radford thought she knew herself before becoming a mom: adventurous, ambitious, always chasing novelty and new experiences. Then motherhood arrived — along with postpartum pain, brain fog, fear, comparison, and the shocking feeling that her body and mind no longer belonged to her. In this deeply honest conversation NBC News anchor and author Morgan Radford talks with Dr. Becky about the parts of new motherhood nobody prepared her for: the physical recovery, the mental disorientation, the pressure to “bounce back,” and the panic that the hardest parts might last forever. But this episode is also about what emerges on the other side: creativity, connection, healing, and the realization that the parts of ourselves we fear we’ve lost may still be alive underneath — just taking a different shape. If you’ve ever wondered, “Will I ever feel like myself again?” this conversation is for you. Learn more about Good Inside Baby.  Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible: Pipette: Get 15% off Pipette’s line of SPF products with the code GOODINSIDESPF at pipettebaby.com Airbnb: Host your home or book your next stay on Airbnb LMNT: Get a free 8-count sample pack with your purchase at LMNT.com/goodinside Once Upon a Farm: Use the code GOODINSIDE for 40% off your first subscription Learn more about Good Inside.Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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