151: We Are In This Together

Published: May 27, 2019, 7 a.m.

As we approach the 3rd anniversary of the podcast in June, I\u2019ve been doing lots of reflection about the journey we\u2019ve taken and what we\u2019ve accomplished. Your feedback has been vital in letting me know that the show has a positive impact and is meaningful to many people. The underlying message in everything we do is that no one is alone on their parenthood journey---and that message will continue.\nShow Highlights:\n\nHow the podcast was born out of my suffering and healing process with postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD\n\nThe reality: no one is immune from these postpartum problems---even a therapist like me\n\nWhy normalizing postpartum mental health issues is important for every mom and dad\n\nHow depression and anxiety lie to us in sneaky ways\n\nHow you\u2019ll try to bargain with yourself, convince yourself that nothing is wrong, and blame other stressors in your life\n\nWhy depression screening questionnaires don't\u2019 always work, because we often refuse to come to terms with our condition\n\nHow a connection to others with the same experience gives relief and validation\n\nHow the healing process occurs over time\n\nHow therapy, self-care, and connection to others can bring healing\n\nHow I can look back now and see the risk factors that I overlooked\n\nWhat I would have done differently to prioritize my sleep\n\nThe importance of prevention information to help prepare and educate new parents\n\nWhat\u2019s coming up in June for the show: a slight change in format\n\nResources:\nEmail us: info@momandmind.com\xa0\xa0I\u2019d love to hear from you!