Overcoming Postpartum Depression | Support, Hope, Advice, Biblical Encouragement, PPD, Newborn

Hi Mama, Have you been wondering whether what you're feeling after having a baby is normal—or if it could be something more? Do you find yourself struggling with sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, or disconnection but aren't sure if it might be postpartum depression? Are you looking for a clear understanding of what postpartum depression actually is so you can recognize the signs and get support sooner?...

Hi Mama, Have you ever felt like well-meaning encouragement just doesn't land when you're struggling with postpartum depression? Do comments like "Hope you have a great day!" leave you feeling frustrated because you're simply trying to survive the next hour? Are you wondering what actually helps a mom who is overwhelmed, exhausted, and carrying the weight of postpartum depression? In this episode,...

Hi Mama, Have you been feeling distant from God during your postpartum depression and unsure how to reconnect in prayer? Do you struggle with guilt or frustration because your faith doesn’t feel the same in this season? Are you longing for encouragement that helps you feel God’s presence even when prayer feels hard or empty? In this episode, I speak directly to the mom who feels spiritually discon...

Hi Mama,  Have you been wondering if what you’re feeling is actually postpartum depression but don’t know how to tell for sure? Do you feel confused about your emotions and wish there was a simple way to get clarity? Are you avoiding getting help because you’re unsure whether your experience “counts” as postpartum depression? In this episode, I explain the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPD...

Hi Mama, Do you feel stuck in “just trying to get through the day” mode and wonder when you’ll start feeling like yourself again? Have you been hearing “I hope you feel better soon” but still don’t feel any closer to actually feeling better? Are you looking for real, simple steps that can help you start reconnecting with yourself in this season? In this episode, I break down 5 practical tactics to...

Hi Mama, Do you feel emotionally or spiritually exhausted in your postpartum season and need encouragement that meets you right where you are? Have you been struggling to feel peace, hope, or connection with God in the middle of motherhood and postpartum depression? Are you looking for simple truth and encouragement you can hold onto during overwhelming days? In this episode, I share 5 powerful Bi...

Hey Mama, Have you been feeling “off” emotionally, mentally, or physically and wondering if it could be postpartum depression? Do you experience sadness, anxiety, irritability, or exhaustion that feels deeper than typical new mom adjustment? Are you unsure whether what you’re feeling is normal—or something that needs support? In this episode, I walk through the top 5 most common symptoms of postpa...

Hi Mama, Have you been wondering how long postpartum depression is supposed to last—and if what you’re experiencing is “normal”? Do you feel stuck in your symptoms and unsure if things will ever truly get better? Are you craving practical steps you can take right now instead of just waiting for things to change? In this episode, I talk honestly about the reality that postpartum depression can last...

Hi Mama, Do you feel like you’re barely getting through each day and need something to emotionally hold onto? Have your thoughts about yourself and motherhood become heavy, discouraging, or critical lately? Do you wish you had simple encouragement that actually meets you where you are right now? In this episode, I share 5 powerful encouragement quotes designed specifically for moms in the middle o...

Hi Mama, Do you feel frustrated or unseen when people say things like “I hope you feel better soon” but don’t really understand what you’re going through? Have you struggled to explain your postpartum depression in a way that actually helps others understand your experience? Do you find yourself staying silent or shrinking your truth because you don’t know what to say when people try to “encourage...

Hi Mama, What if feeling “lost” in postpartum depression doesn’t mean something is wrong with you—but that you’ve been trying to carry too much on your own for too long? Are you wondering why nothing seems to be helping, even though you’re trying your best every single day? And what if hope doesn’t have to return all at once—but can come back in the smallest, quietest moments? In this episode, we’...

Hi Mama, What if the reason you feel so lost in postpartum depression isn’t because you’re doing something wrong—but because you’re carrying too much alone? Are your days feeling overwhelming before they even begin? And what would change if you stopped trying to fix everything and focused on simply getting through the next small moment? In this episode, I'm talking about what actually helps when p...

Hi Mama, What if you can’t snap out of postpartum depression—no matter how hard you try? Are you expecting yourself to feel better by now and wondering why you still feel stuck, heavy, or overwhelmed? And what if hope isn’t something you have to create—but something you can borrow when you can’t find it yourself? In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to walk through postpa...

Hi Mama, What if the reason you feel so alone in the newborn stage isn’t because no one cares—but because you’re trying to carry too much by yourself? Are you expecting your life to look “normal” right now, even though everything has changed? And what would shift if you stopped waiting for support to be perfect before allowing yourself to receive it? In this episode, we’re talking about four simpl...

Hi Mama, Why does postpartum depression feel so lonely—even when people are around you? Have you ever felt misunderstood, emotionally isolated, or like you have to hide how hard things really are during the newborn stage?  Do you find yourself wondering if anyone would truly understand if you were honest about how you’re really doing? In this episode, we’re talking about why postpartum depression...

Hi Mama, - What do you do when even hope feels too heavy to hold? - Have you ever felt like the day is just too much to carry—and you don’t know how to keep going? - What if you didn’t have to get through the whole day… just the next moment? In this episode, I share a powerful shift that changed how I understood postpartum depression—and how easily our thoughts can feel true even when they aren’t....

Hi Mama, Have you ever asked for help as a new mom… and still felt completely unsupported or misunderstood? Do you find yourself saying “I’m fine” when deep down you feel like you’re barely holding it together? Have well-meaning comments from others ever made your postpartum struggle feel even heavier? In this episode, I share a deeply personal story of feeling unseen and unsupported during one of...

Hi Mama, Did your birth or first moments with your baby feel different than what you expected—or even disappointing or confusing? Have you ever felt disconnected, numb, or “off” after having your baby and wondered if something was wrong with you? Are you experiencing emotions, anxiety, or exhaustion that feel deeper than what you thought new motherhood would be like In this episode, I share a raw...

Hi Mama, Have you ever felt so exhausted as a mom that you started to question if you were failing your children? Do you feel like rest should help—but even when you get it, something still feels “off”? Have your thoughts ever felt heavier, darker, or more overwhelming than just normal newborn exhaustion? In this episode, I share a heartfelt and even humorous moment with my daughter that became a...

Hi Mama, “Are you feeling emotional after having a baby… or does it feel deeper, heavier, and like it’s not going away?” “Have you found yourself wondering, ‘Why can’t I just handle this like I thought I would?’” “Are your thoughts, feelings, or daily struggles starting to feel overwhelming—or even a little scary?” In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with postpartum depression and...

Hi Mama, Have you ever had thoughts after having a baby that didn’t feel like your own? Do you feel like you should be happy—but instead feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or lost? Have you ever wondered, “Why do I feel this way when everything in my life looks okay?” In today’s episode, I’m sharing my deeply personal journey through acute postpartum depression—twice—and how it brought me to my lowes...

 Hi Mama, I’m so happy you’re here!  This podcast will provide hope, encouragement and practical solutions for everyday living so you can stop barely surviving, start fully thriving and get back to feeling like yourself faster!! Hi, I’m Stephanie.  A mom of 4, wife and Jesus lover.  I was almost defeated by postpartum depression after the births of my first two children.  I was flailing and afraid...