About the Episode:

Motherhood can feel deeply isolating, especially in those early postpartum months. But what if there were a structured, research-backed way to connect with other moms going through the exact same challenges—without the guesswork?

In this episode, Dr. Whitney Casares sits down with Alexandra Spitz, founder of New Mom School, to discuss the postpartum loneliness epidemic and why traditional support systems for new moms are failing. Alexandra shares how her organization is redefining postpartum care, providing in-person, research-based education that truly supports new moms in their fourth trimester and beyond.

If you've ever struggled to find a real mom community, or wondered why parenthood sometimes feels harder than it should, this episode is a must-listen.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🔹 Why postpartum loneliness is a national crisis – and how lack of support impacts maternal mental health

🔹 The difference between New Mom School and traditional mommy-and-me groups (spoiler: structure and expert-led content matter!)

🔹 How early motherhood expectations often don’t match reality – and why that disconnect can be so tough

🔹 Why community is key to a mom’s well-being and how research supports the need for in-person connections

🔹 How New Mom School works: a structured, eight-week in-person program that connects moms based on their baby’s birthdate

🔹 The lasting impact of intentional postpartum support – how these groups create lifelong friendships, healthier moms, and ultimately healthier kids

🔹 Could this model expand to later stages of parenting? The need for structured support for moms of neurodiverse kids and beyond

Why This Conversation Matters:

A 2024 national survey by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that 66% of parents—particularly mothers—feel isolated and lonely due to the demands of parenthood. At the same time, rates of postpartum depression and anxiety are skyrocketing.

This episode dives into why our culture isn’t designed to support new moms, why self-care is about more than just showers and Target runs, and how creating real, intentional community can change everything.

About Our Guest:

Alexandra Spitz is the founder and owner of New Mom School, a nationwide franchise dedicated to providing research-backed, in-person support for new mothers. After struggling with loneliness in her own postpartum journey, she created a structured, expert-led program to fill the gap in traditional postpartum care.

New Mom School has helped over 10,000 moms since its inception, and the franchise is rapidly expanding to bring better postpartum support to communities across the country.

🌎   Website: www.newmomschool.com
📸  Instagram: @newmomschool

Action Steps for Listeners:

💡 Are you a new mom or expecting? Check out New Mom School to see if there’s a location near you.

💡 Interested in bringing this program to your community? Learn how to open a New Mom School location.

💡 Struggling with loneliness as a mom? Find one small way to build your support system—whether it’s joining a local group, reaching out to a fellow mom, or advocating for better resources in your area.

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