358: Supportive Benefits of Journaling for Postpartum Mental Health with Allie Mirosevic

Published: Aug. 19, 2024, 7 a.m.

Many times, the path to healing isn\u2019t one specific thing but a combination of things, and journaling is certainly one beneficial activity in all kinds of healing processes. Today\u2019s episode will be helpful to you if you are facing challenges and need a healthy way to process thoughts and feelings. Learn more with us in this episode!\nAllie Mirosevic is a wife, a mom of two, and an entrepreneur who lives in Los Angeles. She founded Bliss'd, a self-care brand aimed at helping fellow moms live more joyful and fulfilling lives through the power of journaling. After discovering her love of journaling in 2019 following her first challenging postpartum experience, her passion became helping other moms experience the transformative benefits of journaling through her easy-to-use gratitude and connection journals. Along with simple journaling tips, Allie joins us to share her journey through postpartum depression and how she treated the issues and found healing.\xa0\nShow Highlights:\n\nAllie\u2019s story: a native Chicagoan transplanted in LA, a BIG pivot in careers, the plunge into entrepreneurship, and a difficult postpartum experience that fully revealed her purpose and passion\n\nAllie\u2019s postpartum challenges in 2019 with the birth of her son\n\nFinding support through medication, therapy, and journaling\n\nThe big question when beginning to journal is, \u201cWhat do I write?\u201d\n\nFact: The blissful newborn experience is NOT every mother\u2019s reality.\n\nAllie\u2019s experience as a new journaler: blank journal vs. guided journal?\n\nNavigating a journaling practice as a very busy mom (Start with 5 minutes to build new skills and habits.)\n\nAllie\u2019s takeaway for listeners about the benefits of journaling\n\nResources:\nConnect with Allie Mirosevic: \xa0Website and Instagram\nPlease find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be a better support in offering services.\xa0\nYou can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms\nVisit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.\xa0\xa0\nVisit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!