In this episode of What the Actual Fuck Just Happened, Meg Long flies solo to reflect on the big “What the Actual Fuck” moments in her life, including the realities of motherhood, neurodivergence, and navigating societal expectations. She dives into her personal journey, from becoming a parent at a young age to dealing with postpartum depression and the struggles of balancing her identity beyond her roles as a mum and wife. Get ready for a raw and honest conversation about the highs and lows of life and what it really feels like to experience sensory overload and burnout.

Topics Covered:

• The unexpected challenges of motherhood and being a neurodivergent parent

• Why Meg believes society doesn’t talk enough about the struggles of being a mum (without the constant guilt)

• The impact of sensory overload and burnout in early parenthood

• Meg’s personal journey of self-discovery and figuring out who she is outside of being a mum, wife, and professional

Key Quotes:

• “When something crazy or confusing happens, I’m usually saying, ‘What the actual fuck just happened?’”

• “I didn’t know I was neurodivergent at the time. Sensory overload with babies is a fucking nightmare.”

• “Sleep deprivation is a form of torture—no joke.”

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