Meghan Markle has officially launched her new podcast, Confessions Of A Female Founder, with the first episode featuring an intimate conversation with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd. Far from scripted interviews or public speeches, the discussion reveals a rarely seen side of Meghan: the vulnerability behind the success.
In a candid exchange, Meghan shares the challenges she faced after one of her pregnancies, when she was diagnosed with postpartum preeclampsia — a rare but serious medical complication characterized by high blood pressure and elevated levels of protein in the urine. “We both went through it, without knowing each other at the time. It was incredibly rare and scary,” she recalls.
Postpartum preeclampsia affects only a small percentage of women after birth — approximately 0.3% each year in the UK — but carries significant risks if left untreated. Experts explain that the condition can develop even weeks after delivery and is accompanied by symptoms such as severe headaches, blurred vision, swelling, or sudden weight gain.
Meghan did not specify which of her two pregnancies was affected, but she spoke openly about the quiet struggle of trying to maintain normalcy while battling unseen symptoms: “In the quiet, while trying to show up for my children, my body was going through a major crisis.”
Confessions Of A Female Founder is not designed to shock with dramatic revelations; rather, it offers an authentic space for conversations between women who have built remarkable careers while navigating personal challenges. The first episode provides a rare glimpse into the hidden realities — experiences that, though often silent, deeply shape personal and professional paths.
Through this initiative, Meghan Markle adds a new layer to the conversation around maternal health, highlighting the importance of sharing real stories about hardship and healing without filters.
