In this honest and emotional episode, Shaquita Garcia shares her journey through postpartum depression, painful breastfeeding, and the guilt that came with supplementing with formula. Through her story, she redefines what it means to be a “good mom” and opens up about the healing power of giving yourself grace. For anyone who’s ever questioned their worth in the hard moments, this one’s for you.
In this vulnerable and powerful episode, we sit down with Shaquita Garcia—artist, storyteller, and mom of two—for an unfiltered conversation about the raw realities and unexpected beauty of motherhood. From postpartum depression to C-section recovery, Shaquita opens up about the hard moments no one talks about—and the quiet victories that make it all worth it.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- Why sushi was her top pregnancy craving—even though she couldn’t have it
- The round ligament pain no one warned her about—and how being petite made pregnancy more intense
- What it’s really like to recover from a C-section, and the surprising post-op checklist that stood between her and seeing her baby
- Her honest struggle with breastfeeding, cracked nipples, and why she cried every time her baby needed to eat
- The friend’s advice that helped her let go of guilt and embrace formula without shame
- Singing to her babies in the womb—and why she believes that’s why her son says she has the most beautiful voice
- The moment both kids said “I love you”—and why it hit harder than anything else
- The myth of motherhood as purely “beautiful”—and why she calls it the most ridiculous, amazing thing she’s ever done
- Her go-to advice for parents everywhere: if you’re doing your best, that is always enough
Whether you're navigating newborn nights or reflecting on your own parenting path, Shaquita’s story reminds us that motherhood is both wildly difficult and deeply sacred. There’s no manual, no perfect way to do it—but grace, honesty, and love will carry you through.