When Vanessa Rio became a mom, she expected the hard parts. She didn't expect to feel so completely alone.

No sleep. Little support. And a healthcare system that told her what she was feeling was "normal" - and to just enjoy every moment.

Sound familiar?

Instead of accepting this normalcy, Vanessa did something remarkable: she built the support system she needed, and then opened it up to parents everywhere.

She founded Mothering Minds - the United Kingdom's first platform offering online therapy and support groups for new and expectant parents. And then? She picked up her family and moved off-grid to the Philippines in search of the village of support she'd always wanted.

In this episode of the Humankindness at Work Podcast, Vanessa shares about:

✨ The mental health crisis hiding inside new parenthood

✨ Why modern society has "de-centered" the mother

✨ How to build your own village, even in an individualistic culture

✨ Simple ways all of us can show up for the parents in our lives

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HOST AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Jennifer Clark

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Jennifer Clark is a multi-award nominated female voiceover talent, specializing in TV/radio/digital commercials, web videos, explainer videos, eLearning, documentaries, IVR, and more!

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🎧 PRODUCER: Melanie Scroggins of Scroggins Creative

Scroggins Creative is a content studio run by husband-and-wife duo, Jeremy and Melanie Scroggins, helping founders and teams create thoughtful, high-quality podcasts and videos for heart-led brands.

🎵 Original music written and produced by Brent Johnson.