Making Room by Gather
Making Room by Gather
Kayty Helgerson
A Mom is Born: Honest Conversation about Motherhood w/ Rachael Elmore
1 hour 3 minutes Posted Sep 9, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
Introduction to "A Mom is Born" Book
Rachel's Story of Postpartum Depression
The New Mom Wellness Plan
Social Life as a New Mom
Creating Mom-Friendly Spaces in Hospitality
Finding Your Identity Beyond Motherhood
Final Thoughts and Quick Questions
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Becoming a mother transforms everything – your body, your relationships, your identity – but most parenting books barely scratch the surface of this seismic shift. Licensed therapist Rachel Elmore discovered this gap firsthand when she experienced postpartum depression after her first child's birth, despite her professional expertise. When established treatment resources failed her, Rachel created what became the foundation for her groundbreaking book "A Mom is Born" – the first postpartum r...