Reproductively Speaking

Taryn Zweygardt

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Parenthood is messy, beautiful, exhausting, and transformative - sometimes all before breakfast.Each episode, join Taryn Zweygardt, therapist and certified perinatal mental health specialist, for real and relatable conversations about the challenges and joys of parenthood. From identity shifts to mental health struggles, you’ll hear deep, honest talks, expert guidance, and inspiring stories that remind you - you're NOT alone.Reproductively Speaking is here to help you nurture your mind, your relationships, and yourself, one episode at a time.Connect with Taryn on Instagram @tztherapyLearn more about working with Taryn: https://www.tztherapy.com

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A lost game gets a moment to hurt before anyone reaches for the pep talk.

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  • Taryn Zweygardt and her guest to take the effort of masking seriously
  • room for your ambition to change shape after motherhood without turning comparison into a scoreboard
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19. The Grief I Didn't Expect to Find in MotherhoodJun 15, 2026

A thoughtful reflection on grief, accountability, and compassion after the hard early years of motherhood.

Taryn Swigert revisits the early stretch of motherhood with a clear eye for the grief that often arrives late. Lunches, diapers, toddler tantrums, and daily survival left little room to notice how hard life had become, and her reflection lingers on that delayed recognition: what…

14. It’s Never *Just* About Sports: Raising Kids in a High-Pressure World with Danielle WallaceApr 6, 2026

A grounded look at helping young athletes feel disappointment without letting performance define them.

Youth sports open onto a broader parenting question: how children come to understand success, failure, effort, and self-worth. Taryn Swiger and therapist Danielle Wallace link performance pressure with family expectations, identity, emotional regulation, perfectionism, and the…

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Episodes

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    24. Maternal Mental Health Before the Crisis: What It Really Means to be the Village

    Aug 24, 2026·24m
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    23. Why Asking for Sleep Support + Sharing the Mental Load Doesn't Make You a Bad Parent with Sara Skiles

    Aug 10, 2026·36m
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    21. Asking Better Questions: My Reflections on the Annual PSI Conference

    Jul 13, 2026·27m
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    20. The Lasting Impact of Birth Trauma + Finding Healing with Leslie Thompson

    Jun 29, 2026·39m
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    19. The Grief I Didn't Expect to Find in Motherhood

    Hidden gem

    Taryn Swigert of Reproductively Speaking examines the quieter grief of motherhood, including exhaustion, anxiety, identity loss, and being tired of constant demands despite loving her children.

    Jun 15, 2026·21m·1 clip
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    18. Why You Need to Stop Settling for the Bare Minimum in Your Relationships with Lauren Gilley

    Jun 1, 2026·47m
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    17. What I Wish More People Understood About Maternal Mental Health

    May 18, 2026·20m
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    16. Movement, Mindset, and Motherhood: What Your Body Actually Needs During Pregnancy with Dr. Lisa Vawter

    May 4, 2026·46m
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    15. Learning to Stay: What 100 Days Sober Taught Me About Self-Trust

    Apr 20, 2026·15m
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    14. It’s Never *Just* About Sports: Raising Kids in a High-Pressure World with Danielle Wallace

    Hidden gem

    Reproductively Speaking host Taryn Swiger and therapist Danielle Wallace examine youth sports, performance pressure, identity, and parental reactions to failure.

    Apr 6, 2026·43m·3 clips
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    13. Fatherhood, Pressure, and the Things Dads Aren’t Saying Out Loud

    Mar 23, 2026·22m
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    12. When Growing Your Family Isn’t Easy: Delayed Fertility and Finding Hope in the Waiting with Sierra Fair

    Host Taryn Swiger interviews therapist Sierra Fair about fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, and perinatal mental health.

    Mar 9, 2026·49m
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    11. Mothers Without Joy: The Scrutiny That Hasn’t Gone Away

    The host reflects on inherited stories about motherhood, sparked by a thrifting find of old books.

    Feb 23, 2026·17m
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    10. You Are a Good Mom: Affirmations, Repair, and Rewriting the Story We Tell Ourselves with Emma Hilger

    Feb 9, 2026·42m
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    9. “Why Is This So F*cking Hard?” Neurodivergence, Mom Rage, Postpartum Burnout and More with Jennifer Gunn (Part 2)

    A conversation about the overlap of ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, and PMDD in motherhood and postpartum, with a focus on neurodiversity-affirming care.

    Jan 26, 2026·55m
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    8. Neurodivergence, Motherhood, and Masking: An Honest Conversation with Jennifer Gunn (Part 1)

    Host Taryn Zweygardt interviews therapist Jennifer Gunn about the intersection of motherhood, neurodivergence, and postpartum well-being.

    Jan 12, 2026·55m·2 clips
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    7. Why the Overstimulated Version of You in Motherhood Isn’t the Whole Story

    Dec 29, 2025·37m
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    6. How to Protect Your Peace As a Parent In the Age of Information Overwhelm

    Taryn Swigert of Reproductively Speaking examines how TikTok tips, Reddit threads, Instagram infographics, and other parenting advice can turn ordinary decisions into perceived emergencies.

    Dec 15, 2025·36m·2 clips
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    5. Why “Good Enough” Might Be the Best Gift You Give Your Family This Holiday Season

    Dec 1, 2025·24m
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    4. The Quiet Comparison Game: How Imposter Syndrome Shows Up in Motherhood

    Nov 17, 2025·23m
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    2. You’re Not Lost, You’re Becoming: The Messy & Beautiful “Middle” of Motherhood

    Nov 3, 2025·23m
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    3. What “The Mental Load” Really Looks Like (and Why It’s So Damn Heavy)

    Nov 3, 2025·24m
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    1. When Motherhood Doesn’t Look Anything Like You Expected

    Nov 3, 2025·13m
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    Welcome to Reproductively Speaking!

    Oct 20, 2025·1m