3. From Anxiety to Identity Loss: Honest Conversations on Postpartum Mental Health with Kate Borsato

In this episode of More than Milestones , host KC Rickerd is joined by Kate Borsato, a mental health therapist specializing in motherhood and perinatal care. Together, they dive deep into the realities of postpartum mental health, shedding light on experiences that often go unspoken—postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and even postpartum rage. Kate shares her expertise on how to distinguish between the “normal” worries of motherhood and anxiety that disrupts daily life. She and KC discuss how shame keeps many moms silent, why finding a specialist in perinatal mental health therapy can be life-changing, and the ways unmet needs and expectations contribute to feelings of rage in motherhood. The conversation also explores identity loss after becoming a mother, and the intentional effort it takes to reclaim joy, self-care, and a sense of self beyond parenting. Kate offers practical strategies for anxiety management, including mindfulness practices, reducing sensory stimulation, and small daily acts of self-care that remind moms of their worth. This conversation is an honest, compassionate look at the challenges so many mothers face but rarely talk about. Whether you’re navigating postpartum mental health yourself or supporting someone who is, KC and Kate offer insights, validation, and tangible tools to help mothers feel less alone. Follow Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateborsato/ The Calm Mom Course: https://kateborsato.com/thecalmmom Follow The Perinatal Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theperinatalcollective/ Rage Becomes Her: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501189565/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_VXB8CX58SYHN7AR8QM3F?linkCode=ml1&tag=themovemmom-20&linkId=382049ae66a1ab1b10ac20ea80f8f3f4 Mom Rage: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1541601300/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_WP1BWM8QHQ4KQA7102QP?linkCode=ml1&tag=themovemmom-20&linkId=31e76b255414d09adeebb2c36620cf36 Links 💻 Website & Blog: https://www.milestonesandmotherhood.com/ 📱Follow KC for daily motor milestone tips & parenting support: https://www.instagram.com/milestones.and.motherhood/ 🎧 Follow podcast updates & new episode drops: https://www.instagram.com/more.than.milestones/ 🆓 Get my free tummy time training: Mastering Milestones with Confidence: https://www.milestonesandmotherhood.com/freetraining 📬 Join the email list for milestone tips + podcast updates https://idyllic-hat-942.myflodesk.com/fwefz61097 🛒 Shop KC’s favorite mom & baby finds: https://links.milestonesandmotherhood.com/amazon/amazonstorefrontmm 🤝 Sponsor or guest inquiries? Contact us at podcast@milestonesandmotherhood.com Love what you’re hearing? Follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow mom or caregiver who needs a little less pressure and a little more support. 🤍 This episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.