We're Still Processing This News !!!

In a raw, unfiltered episode of *In Her Season*, host Rachel drops a life-altering bombshell: she’s pregnant—just weeks after her wedding and while on her honeymoon. The revelation, shared live with her close friend and co-host during a spontaneous TikTok session, sends shockwaves through their friendship and podcasting dynamic. What unfolds is a deeply personal, emotional journey of disbelief, gratitude, and the sudden shift in identity that comes with becoming a mother. Rachel reveals she’s been tracking her cycle for the first time, missed her ovulation window, and only realized she was pregnant after a negative test—because she didn’t know pregnancy tests take time to register. Now, just five weeks in, she’s navigating a whirlwind of hormones, cramps, and the overwhelming joy of knowing she’s carrying a child. She shares her fears, her excitement, and her deep gratitude—especially after learning her friend and co-host are also pregnant, making this a rare, shared experience. The episode dives into the emotional weight of pregnancy, the importance of communication with partners, the need for emotional safety after loss, and the wild, unpredictable nature of pregnancy brain—like finding her phone in the garbage. She also reveals her plans to avoid gender reveals, opting for a private moment with her husband, and reflects on how motherhood will reshape her identity, her relationship, and her entire life.