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Aug 2023
58m 37s

Ashley James

Giovanna Fletcher
About this episode
Gi is joined by Ashley James – a model, DJ, and fellow mum. Ashley opens up about her own experiences as a mother, the pressures she felt from society, and her own self-doubts. She discusses breastfeeding, postpartum body image, and the perceived judgments from others. The conversation also highlights the challenges of being a new mom, the societal fixation on "baby weight" and the pressure to bounce back.  

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