Most parents mask how they felt or shy away from expressing depression after they give birth because they fear how people might judge them. We don't realize that everyone feels the same way at some point in their lives. We go through self-doubt and ask ourselves, "Is my bump too big?", "Am I looking too fat?", "Are my thighs looking bigger than hers" and more.
So how can come out of this vicious circle?
Today, on KSP Radio, Sameera Reddy keeps it real by talking to us about how she gained 32 kilos and had post-partum depression. She also talks to us about how social media and the paparazzi doesn't help. Someone asked her, "Are you going to flaunt your body like Kareena Kapoor Khan on the ramp or are you going to keep the weight like Aishwarya Rai". She soon realized that everyone goes through anxiety but to work on your inner self is key. There is no room for self-doubt.
Listen to this podcast and you will be inspired by her campaign where she does an underwater shoot with no make up, no photoshop – she simply embraces motherhood.
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