Is Motherhood Really Worth It? ft. Leysha Al-Yahya | #89

Head Over Heels · Aug 28, 2025 · 1h 15m

“Motherhood is the most wonderful thing I’ve ever experienced…

but I’m not sure I ever want to do it again.”

Within minutes of giving birth, Leysha’s newborn was rushed to the NICU. Doctors told her that her daughter might not make it past the week.

That single moment rewired her entire identity.

Leysha opens up about the side of motherhood we rarely hear about—raw, unfiltered, and terrifyingly real.

🧠 In this episode, you'll learn:

•⁠ ⁠What no one tells you about becoming a mom when your baby nearly dies

•⁠ ⁠Why she never saw herself as a “mother”—and how that shaped her journey

•⁠ ⁠⁠ What…