The Imperfects Bron Lewis - Is It Me or Postnatal Anxiety?
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Feb 15, 2026 Bron Lewis, comedian, former teacher, author and mum of three, speaks candidly about motherhood and postnatal anxiety. She shares raw stories of relentless nights, using movement to numb fear, a terrifying neonatal crisis, and the slow path back with medical help and support. The conversation explores vulnerability, shame, and recovery in short, honest bursts.
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The Day Ari Wouldn’t Wake
- Bron describes day three after Ari's birth when he wouldn’t wake and her mother saw his eye roll back, prompting an emergency hospital visit.
- She calls that the worst week of her life and made desperate promises hoping he’d recover.
One Question Changed Everything
- A single question from a doctor cracked Bron's denial: “Do you think that you are a good mother?”
- That question forced her to name her fear and opened the path to diagnosis and help.
Four Months Of Relentless Crying
- Bron recounts relentless crying from her eldest Olive for four months and missing obvious feeding issues.
- The eventual switch to formula brought relief but also deep regret and shame.
