A Conversation about Postpartum Psychosis and More with Ayana Lage

Published: May 24, 2023, 4:02 a.m.

This week we\u2019re speaking with friend of the pod (and previous guest!) Ayana Lage! Ayana is a lifestyle blogger and freelance writer based in Tampa, Florida. She writes about motherhood, mental health, social justice, and everyday life, and she published a story titled, \u201cPostpartum Psychosis Landed Me in a Psychiatric Ward for 17 Days. Now, I\u2019m Ready to Share My Story.\u201d for Cosmo in April 2023, and we\u2019re excited to talk about her experience with her today!\xa0

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Content warning: we talk about postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, and suicide in this episode, so please take care and skip this episode if you\u2019re not in a place to listen!

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You can find Ayana at @ayanagabriellelage on Instagram and ayanalage.com

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Olivia: Queen Charlotte on Netflix\xa0

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What we read this week!

Olivia: Happy Place by Emily Henry

Becca: Happy Place by Emily Henry

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This Month\u2019s Book Club Pick - Happy Place by Emily Henry (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)

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