She Explores

Becoming a new mom has changed the way Kristina Frost experiences the outdoors. And she's realizing, it's not better or worse - it's just different. The confluence of a body in healing, a child who needs constant care, and postpartum depression means her life looks little like it did a few years ago. We talk to Kristina before and after she takes her two-month-old daughter Emma camping for the very first time. Women featured in this episode: Kristina Frost Hosted by Gale Straub In this episode, you'll hear: How Kristina compares her first backpacking experiences with being a new mom What postpartum depression feels like to Kristina The difference between PMDD and postpartum depression Why Kristina feels like she's lost her outdoor community (for now) Before and after Kristina's first camping trip with her 2 month old daughter and husband How her body's changed after pregnancy and birth Why Kristina feels like she has an old self and a new self and how the two might be integrated Advice for new moms who want