In this episode, I sit down with Jenny to talk about something many moms quietly struggle with but don’t always say out loud: health anxiety after becoming a parent. Jenny shares how her worries around health intensified after motherhood, shifting from occasional concern to intrusive, obsessive thoughts that were hard to shut off. Suddenly, small things felt catastrophic, and the weight of responsibility for her family made everything feel more fragile.

Together, we explore how becoming a mother can heighten awareness of mortality, deepen fear, and completely change the way we think about our bodies and our lives. Jenny reflects on how loving her family so deeply shaped her anxiety but also her appreciation for life. This conversation is about naming the fear without judgment, understanding why it shows up, and reminding ourselves that we are not broken for feeling this way. Awareness, compassion, and support matter specially when anxiety tries to take over.

Key Takeaways

1. Motherhood can amplify underlying anxiety in ways that feel sudden and overwhelming
2. Obsessive thoughts often stem from love and responsibility, not weakness
3. Fear can coexist with gratitude, appreciation, and deep connection
4. Talking openly about anxiety reduces shame and creates space for support

About The Host:

Dr. Christelle Oliver-Dussault is a family physician with a clinical focus on aesthetic medicine, women’s health, and psycho-education. Her work is grounded in a holistic, whole-person approach that integrates medical science with a deep appreciation of the mind–body connection. Alongside her clinical practice, she is deeply committed to medical education and mentors the next generation of family physicians through her work with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

She is the founder of the Reclaim The Pink Within, a community created to support women through life’s most profound transitions. This project was born from personal experience. After becoming a mother, Dr. Oliver-Dussault became aware of a quiet but profound shift in her sense of self, one she had long observed in her patients, yet only fully understood once she lived it herself. What had once been a clinical observation became a deeply personal insight, shaping the lens through which she now supports and guides other women.

You can connect with her on Instagram at @drchristellemd and @getyourpinkback_project

Website: www.getyourpinkbackproject.com

Email: info@getyourpinkbackproject.com

Medical Disclaimer

The Reclaim The Pink Within podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared in this podcast reflects the personal views and professional experiences of the host and guests and is not intended to replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

While Dr. Christelle Oliver-Dussault is a licensed physician, this podcast does not constitute a doctor–patient relationship. Always seek the advice of your own qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical or mental health concerns, diagnoses, or treatment decisions. Never...

In this episode of the Get Your Pink Back Project Podcast, I sit down with Stacey Owen, an entrepreneur and mother, to explore her journey through motherhood and the challenges of balancing it alongside a demanding career. We talk openly about her transition into motherhood, the identity shifts that came with it, and how self-discovery became a critical part of her healing and growth.

Stacey shares powerful insights on the importance of setting boundaries, recognizing early signs of burnout, and giving herself permission to redefine success during different seasons of life. Together, we highlight the unique pressures faced by mothers—especially those who are also entrepreneurs and offer honest, practical reflections for new and expecting mothers navigating similar paths.

Key Takeaways

1. Motherhood can be unexpected and deeply challenging.
2. The transition into motherhood often reshapes identity.
3. Balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood is an ongoing, evolving journey.
4. Setting boundaries is essential to prevent burnout and protect mental health.

About the Guest:

Stacey Owen is a certified business and money mindset coach, writer, and speaker who has spent nearly 12 years as an entrepreneur building four businesses, now leading Hey Silly Rebel to help ambitious women create lives and businesses that actually feel like theirs—clear, profitable, and full of joy. She is also a devoted mom and partner.

She describes her current season as one where her business fits around her life, not the other way around. She works in short, focused bursts, then is back to mom mode.

About The Host:

Dr. Christelle Oliver-Dussault is a family physician with a clinical focus on aesthetic medicine, women’s health, and psycho-education. Her work is grounded in a holistic, whole-person approach that integrates medical science with a deep appreciation of the mind–body connection. Alongside her clinical practice, she is deeply committed to medical education and mentors the next generation of family physicians through her work with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

She is the founder of the Reclaim The Pink Within, a community created to support women through life’s most profound transitions. This project was born from personal experience. After becoming a mother, Dr. Oliver-Dussault became aware of a quiet but profound shift in her sense of self, one she had long observed in her patients, yet only fully understood once she lived it herself. What had once been a clinical observation became a deeply personal insight, shaping the lens through which she now supports and guides other women.

You can connect with her on Instagram at @drchristellemd and @getyourpinkback_project

Website: www.getyourpinkbackproject.com

Email: info@getyourpinkbackproject.com

Medical Disclaimer

The Reclaim The Pink Within podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The content shared in this podcast reflects the personal views and professional experiences of the host and guests and is not intended to replace

In this conversation, I sit down with Jaime Hawryluk to explore the transformative and often disorienting journey of motherhood, particularly the identity shifts that can follow postpartum. Together, we unpack the grief, loss, and self-discovery that so many mothers experience as they try to reconcile who they were before motherhood with who they are becoming.

Jaime shares candidly what it was like to crawl out of the trenches of early motherhood after years of darkness, and how she is only now beginning to feel her “pink” return. She challenges the idea of work-life balance, offering a more compassionate perspective—one that recognizes life, motherhood, and work as ever-evolving. We talk about how the pressure to “find balance” often fuels self-judgment and reinforces the false belief that mothers should have it all figured out.

Through both her lived experience and professional lens, Jaime opens up about the healing practices, mindset shifts, and hormonal insights that supported her reconnection with herself. This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply relatable for any mother navigating identity loss, grief, and the slow, courageous journey back to herself.

Key Takeaways

1. Feeling disoriented after becoming a mother is a common and valid experience
2. Identity can expand through motherhood instead of needing to be “found” again
3. Acknowledging grief around change can create space for healing and clarity
4. Personal growth often begins when we stop resisting who we are becoming

About the Guest:

Jaime Hawryluk is a registered palliative care nurse and certified functional hormone specialist. She’s an entrepreneur, host of the “Cut to the chase” podcast, wife, and mother of two. Her journey through motherhood has been shaped by profound transitions—having two babies back-to-back, navigating late postpartum depression and anxiety, and grieving the loss of her father just five months postpartum.

You can find her on Instagram @jaime_yourhormonegirl

About The Host:

Dr. Christelle Oliver-Dussault is a family physician with a clinical focus on aesthetic medicine, women’s health, and psycho-education. Her work is grounded in a holistic, whole-person approach that integrates medical science with a deep appreciation of the mind–body connection. Alongside her clinical practice, she is deeply committed to medical education and mentors the next generation of family physicians through her work with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

She is the founder of the Reclaim The Pink Within, a community created to support women through life’s most profound transitions. This project was born from personal experience. After becoming a mother, Dr. Oliver-Dussault became aware of a quiet but profound shift in her sense of self, one she had long observed in her patients, yet only fully understood once she lived it herself. What had once been a clinical observation became a deeply personal insight, shaping the lens through which she now supports and guides other women.

You can connect with her on Instagram at @drchristellemd and @getyourpinkback_project

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