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262: Impacts of High Functioning, Severe Postpartum Anxiety and Depression

Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionMarch 27, 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Severe Postpartum Anxiety and Depression My guest today shares her personal story of severe postpartum anxiety and depression while appearing in a high-functioning state to those around her. It is important for us to hear real-life accounts from those who look like “everything is fine.” Join us for a closer look from this unique perspective.…

260: Immigrants and Culture Shock: Coping Through PPD and PPA

Culture / Religion / Dynamics, Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionMarch 13, 2023813Views 0Likes 0Comments

Immigrants and Culture Shock Perinatal mental health is important for every new mom, but there are extra challenges for moms who are immigrants living in a country and culture that are unfamiliar. Such is the story of today’s guest. Join us to hear how she overcame many difficulties to turn her trauma into her renewed…

248: Challenges of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety in a Rural Community

Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionDecember 15, 2022616Views 0Likes 0Comments

Having a perinatal mood disorder is challenging on its own, but it becomes even more difficult in rural communities where the right resources are not readily accessible. In addition, rural areas are made up of small communities where everyone knows everyone else’s business, which further stigmatizes anyone seeking mental health resources. My guest shares her…

246: Beyond PPD: Healing and Supporting Suffering Mothers

Body / BodyImage / Body Shaming, Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionDecember 5, 2022934Views 0Likes 0Comments

My guest today shares her story of pregnancy and postpartum where she experienced “the sampler platter” of issues. Her experiences were varied, and they amounted to more than just the classic PPD symptoms. Because she didn’t understand what was happening, she felt like she was a bad parent in every way even though she appeared…

245: Postpartum in the Pandemic

Podcast, Postpartum DepressionNovember 28, 2022662Views 0Likes 0Comments

Our story comes from a postpartum depression survivor during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s normal for parents to have worry and anxiety when sickness is raging all around them, and these feelings are exacerbated by any sort of mental health condition. My guest shares her experience–and success story–of finding the help she needed in the middle…

244: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety’s Impact and Healing Journey

Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionNovember 21, 2022937Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s story is from a mom who experienced postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and rage. Many of us have been through one or more of these symptoms, and it’s especially hard for mental health providers to acknowledge these conditions. Postpartum depression and anxiety can take you by surprise, even if you know what to look for…