You thought you were prepared, so why does this feel so hard?
Why is this way more overwhelming than you expected?
Why aren’t you happier?
Why don’t you feel like yourself?
maybe you’re having the thought you don’t want to say out loud…
“Did I make a mistake?”
If that hit—you’re not alone.
Because here’s the truth!
Feeling this way doesn’t mean you’re broken!
It doesn’t mean you’re not fit to be a mom.
And it doesn’t necessarily mean you have postpartum depression.
It means you’re having a very human response to a big, life-altering transition that no one fully prepared you for.
This is "The Third Postpartum Reality" -
You're not ill and you're not defective, you're human!
I know… because I lived it
I thought I’d feel joy, connection, and love right away
Instead, I felt: overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected, and honestly… unhappy
And then came the guilt...
I created this course "The Third Postpartum Reality" for the mom who:
is used to handling everything… and suddenly can’t
feels like she’s barely holding it together
doesn’t feel the connection or joy she expected
misses her old life, freedoms, achievements, and autonomy
This is NOT therapy or boring clinical explanations
This is NOT fluff
This is NOT “just be grateful”
This is a video course to help you understand what’s happening, why you feel the way you do, and what to do now to feel better from a postpartum therapist and coach who has lived it.
In just 6 short videos ranging from 6-9 min, you’ll gain understanding on:
Why this feels so hard (and why it’s not you)
Why you might not feel connected to your baby (and how it builds)
How to decrease guilt
How to handle intrusive thoughts and anxiety
And how to start feeling like yourself again
By the end, you’ll feel: Seen, calmer, more grounded, less alone, and more like you can do this
Not perfect.
Not magically “fixed.”
But relieved… and finally understanding what’s going on.
You can go through this in one sitting or come back to it in small moments.
If you’ve been thinking…
“Why don’t I feel how I’m supposed to?” Or “What’s wrong with me?” This course is for you.
You don’t have to sit in this alone.
You don’t have to figure this out the hard way.
There is a way through this.
Here's what's covered!
Healing Your Birth Experience
Gain tools and understanding on healing your birth experience so you can enjoy your time now
Where’s That Rush of Love Everyone Talks About?
Why instant bonding isn’t as common as people make it seem and how to increase the bond
Feeding Challenges
Validation and support for the physical and emotional tolls of feeding and breastfeeding
Getting Sleep
Why it's important to prioritize sleep and what you can do to help
Overcoming Anxiety & Intrusive Thoughts
Understand why intrusive thoughts and anxiety happen, what they actually mean, and what helps
Reduce Guilt & Get Back Your Confidence
Stop the guilt spiral, rebuild confidence, and get back on track to feeling like yourself again
Find your confidence as a new mom, learning from a professional who has lived it!
I'm passionate about normalizing the wide range of emotions and feelings that happen in postpartum, removing the shame and guilt that so many new moms feel and adamantly knowing there's so much more to be done to help new moms everywhere ease into this transition.
Yup! That's me at TEDx Lake Mary talking about new motherhood
You deserve balance and to thrive as a new mom.
You can make changes to be able to get more time for yourself and to feel better.
You’ve got this!
Marissa Zwetow, LMFT
Postpartum Therapist and Coach
This course is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical, psychological, or psychiatric advice. Participation in this course does not create a therapist-client, coach-client, or medical provider relationship. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, postpartum depression, anxiety, or any medical concern, please seek support from a licensed healthcare professional or emergency services in your area.
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