Parenting Abroad Without A Village - Here's How Catherine Built Her Own

In this conversation, I sit down with Catherine. Mother of two,
certified Mütterpflegerin (postpartum carer), and the heart
behind a growing village of support for new moms in Düsseldorf.


She shares what it was like to become a mother abroad, without
her own support system, the cracks that nearly broke her
marriage, and the small, radical ways she’s rebuilding what every
new parent deserves: care, community, and someone who actually
sees them.


We talk about the myths of motherhood, why asking for help isn’t
weakness, and how we’re all carrying more than we show.


There’s laughter. Real talk. And maybe a few truths that will
stay with you long after the episode ends.


This episode touched me personally. I truly wish Catherine had
been around for my own postpartum journey - thank you Catherine
for all you do! Your talks and knowledge have really had a huge
impact on my family.


If you’re in it right now, well, this one's for you. If you’ve
ever been, you’ll feel seen. And if you know someone who's about
to be, maybe this is what they need to hear.





Let’s keep building the village. One honest story at a time.





Find Catherine here:


Website: https://heymamagermany.wixsite.com/home


Instagram: @heymama.de


Workshop for couples:
https://heymamagermany.wixsite.com/home/postnatal





You'll hear Catherine refer to “Cards” throughout the
conversation. She’s talking about the Fair Play Deck by Eve
Rodsky – a system to help partners share the mental load more
fairly:


Fair Play Deck (Affiliate): https://amzn.to/4pZxpeh


Fair Play Book (Affiliate): https://amzn.to/47doXAK





Have you ever felt like you had to do it all alone?





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