Meghan Markle has shared a heartbreaking health revelation in the debut episode of her new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder.

The Duchess of Sussex opened up about what she described as a “life-or-death” medical scare, revealing she quietly battled postpartum preeclampsia — a rare but serious condition that develops after childbirth.

The 43-year-old’s new series marks her return to podcasting after Archetypes, her first show with Spotify, ended after just one season. The new venture comes amid a wave of solo projects for Meghan, who recently confirmed a “professional separation” from her husband, Prince Harry.

In recent months, the Duchess has relaunched her lifestyle brand under the name As Ever — formerly American Riviera Orchard — offering products such as teas, fruit preserves, honey, crepe mix, and floral sprinkles, all of which sold out within an hour of launch. She’s also found success with her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, which is expected to return for a second season despite online criticism.

A Candid Conversation

In the first episode of her new show, Meghan sat down with Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble, to discuss entrepreneurship, motherhood, and the hidden challenges faced by women in the public eye.

During their heartfelt exchange, Markle revealed for the first time that she suffered from the same life-threatening condition as Wolfe Herd.