In this powerful episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thais Aliabadi welcome Sarah Hoover, author of "The Mother Load: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood." Sarah shares her raw, emotional journey through postpartum depression, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness in motherhood. This eye-opening conversation delves into the often-overlooked challenges of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.
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SHE MD is a weekly podcast hosted by world-renowned OBGYN, Dr. Thais Aliabadi, “Dr. A,” & women's advocate and influencer, Mary Alice Haney. Their candid conversations with celebrity guests & today's leading experts about women's health topics, such as menopause, endometriosis, PCOS, & fertility empower their audience with the knowledge & tools to become their own health advocates.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
05:13 Sarah's pregnancy experience and initial expectations
08:18 Traumatic birth experience and postpartum depression
13:58 Dr. Aliabadi on recognizing postpartum depression signs
32:48 Sarah Hoover's journey to healing and second pregnancy
34:15 Importance of mental health in pregnancy
38:47 Sarah's positive second birth experience
44:10 Writing a book to help other women
51:02 Final thoughts on women's health advocacy
Guest Biography:
Sarah Hoover is a writer, cultural critic, and former Gagosian director whose work spans art, fashion, motherhood, and feminism. After earning degrees from NYU and Columbia, she built a career in the art world before turning to writing. Her essays on motherhood, identity, and cultural expectations have appeared in Vogue, The Strategist, and Harper’s Bazaar. Her debut memoir, The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood (a January 2025 Belletrist Book Club pick), is a darkly funny, unfiltered critique of modern motherhood, praised by Oprah Daily as “a long overdue reality check.” Hoover also teaches at Barnard, co-founded the Accelerator Committee at American Ballet Theatre, and serves on the board of Art Production Fund. She’s been featured in The New Yorker, The Cut, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, and more. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two kids.
Guest Resources:
Sarah Hoover's book: "The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood": https://www.sarahhoover.com/the-mothe...
Sarah Hoover’s Instagram: / sarahhoov
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