Motherhood: it’s messy, magical, and sometimes downright maddening. In this very first episode of the Oh My Motherhood Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own journey: how it all began, the unexpected struggles I faced, and the winding path that’s brought me here today.

When I became a mom, I thought I was ready. I had planned and prepared for my son’s arrival, but nothing could have prepared me for the storm that followed. I battled severe postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and even a short bout of postpartum psychosis. Those years were some of the hardest of my life, but they also shaped me into the mother, woman, and advocate I am today.

Fast forward to now, and motherhood looks very different for me. I’m raising my two beautiful children, running my own luxury portrait photography business (Berkana Photography Studios) and co-founding a nonprofit dedicated to supporting moms in their mental health journeys. It’s been a wild ride, one that’s taught me that motherhood is never just one thing. It’s layered, complicated, hilarious, heartbreaking, and everything in between.

In this episode, I’ll share:

• My story of becoming a mom and the challenges I never expected

• The reality of living with postpartum depression and anxiety

• How I found healing, purpose, and a new sense of identity

• What life looks like now as a mom, entrepreneur, and nonprofit cofounder

• What you can expect from future episodes of the podcast

Here on Oh My Motherhood, you can look forward to a mix of solo episodes (where I’ll share real-life truths, mom hacks, and personal reflections) and guest interviews with moms, experts, and voices who aren’t afraid to tell it like it is. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, and we’ll say the things most people are too scared to admit out loud. Because if there’s one thing I know, it’s that motherhood deserves honesty.

So whether you’re a brand-new mom in the thick of sleepless nights, a seasoned parent who still feels like they’re winging it, or somewhere in between, you belong here.

✨ Connect with me:

• Follow the podcast on Instagram instagram.com/ohmymotherhoodpodcast for updates, behind-the-scenes, and community.

• Explore my work at www.berkanaphotography.com and follow along on Instagram instagram.com/berkanaphotography_co for motherhood, maternity, and family portraits that celebrate the beauty of your story.