We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson "I'm Not Going To Let Them Win" Jamelia & Bre Tiesi on Being Unbreakable
Mar 5, 2026
Bre Tiesi, model and public figure who has spoken openly about miscarriage and postpartum struggles. She recounts multiple miscarriages, a surprising pregnancy, an all‑natural birth, and raw moments of detachment and recovery. Jamelia shares a powerful breakdown, her daughters stepping up, and the slow, defiant climb back to hope and strength.
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Unexpected Pregnancy And Intense Home Birth
- Bre Tiesi described multiple miscarriages followed by an unexpected pregnancy and an all‑natural, no‑drugs home birth at 42 weeks with a nearly 10‑pound baby.
- She stayed emotionally detached during pregnancy, panicked when the baby didn't cry, then realized she was a mother only after he started crying an hour later.
Postpartum Depression, Shame, And Finding Help On TikTok
- Bre Tiesi recounted severe postpartum depression including intrusive thoughts and shame about admitting them for fear of losing her child.
- She found validation on TikTok, which helped her recognize postpartum was common and not a personal failure.
Mothercare Is Undervalued In U.S. Postpartum Culture
- Bre argued childbirth and postpartum care are severely undervalued in the U.S., where mothers get little practical support after delivery.
- She contrasted this with some Asian practices that prioritize maternal recovery in the weeks after birth.