Dr Maddi Popoola and Dr Órlaith Green are joined byNottAlone’s Jessica Beckwith for an open and honest conversation about women’s mental health. Jess is a Communications and Marketing professional currentlyworking with NottAlone, and she is the producer of The NottAlone Podcast.

As Jess prepares to go on maternity leave ahead of the birthof her second child, she opens up about the highs and lows of early motherhood, the transition from one child to two, finding identity in her career and how her ‘village’ keeps her mentally strong during tough times.

Hear about the life-changing benefits of strong femalefriendships and connections, the impact of seeing more women in the workplace occupying leadership roles, and how the mental load affects mental health in a fascinating discussion about unique challenges faced by women.

The episode delves into Jess’s personal experiences as wetackle everything from mental load to hormone cycles and address the big question faced by women today: can we really have it all?

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