Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health

Send us Fan Mail *This episode discusses topics surrounding suicidal ideation and intrusive thoughts. Please be mindful of your own mental health and comfort levels. In this episode, Claude shares her journey through postpartum depression, the lack of awareness and understanding of postpartum mental health, and the importance of sharing her story. She emphasizes the help she got from her partner a...

Send us Fan Mail *CW: This episode discusses domestic abuse, suicidal ideation, and loss through suicide. Please be mindful of your own mental health boundaries when listening. In this episode, Corrie LoGiudice shares her journey from an abusive relationship to becoming a mother and entrepreneur. She discusses her experiences with postpartum depression and the challenges she faced during her pregn...

Send us Fan Mail CW: This episode discusses addiction, suicidal ideation, and other mental health topics that may be triggering. Please be mindful of your comfort levels.   In this episode, Drew shares his journey into parenthood and his experience with postpartum depression as a gay father. He discusses the challenges he faced, including feelings of isolation and the pressure to portray a perfect...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Tessia talks about the difficulties of balancing motherhood with self-care and the need for mothers to prioritize their own well-being. She shares her journey of creating a childcare service called Les Petits Belots to provide parents with much-needed breaks. Tessia emphasizes the need for a shift in the narrative around motherhood, focusing on the mother&a...

Send us Fan Mail In Season 4 Premier, I connect with Sasha and Alex, mental health professionals who co-founded Thrive After Baby . They met over 10 years ago and always had the goal of launching their own private practice. After experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, they decided to dive into perinatal mental health training to help other moms and birthing people. Alex and Sasha both agr...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Quiet Connection, where we're normalizing the conversation and ending the stigma around the tough topics on the journey into parenthood. Whether you've experienced PMADS, Birth Trauma, Infertility, Loss, or any number of challenges, you are not alone. I see you.  Support the show   Special Thanks to Steve Audy for the use of our theme song: Quiet Connection Wa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my personal journey and the changes I have experienced since my last update. I discuss my struggles with medications, weight gain, and various health issues, including a pituitary gland tumor that caused bleeding into my brain. This is a bonus, mini episode to get us through until Season Four premiers on Monday, October 21st. For access to the full episode...

Send us Fan Mail Chelsea, a licensed clinical social worker, shares her challenging birth experience and the struggles she faced both prior to and following the birth of her daughter in the season 3 finale. Her journey into motherhood found her navigating loss, grief, and discovering love in a truly unexpected place, profoundly impacting her sense of community and support. She recounts her hospita...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m chatting with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh, a mom, grandma, author, and advocate for mental health. She shares her experiences and challenges as a parent of a child with autism. She highlights the need to balance challenges and successes and the role of humor in dealing with stress and trauma. Randi-Lee's Books: A Mother's Truth Goodbye Too Soon Woofie's Hospi...

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores Vashti's journey into parenthood, including her experiences with pregnancy, childbirth, and fertility challenges. She talks about her experiences living in other countries and the different levels of support she received after giving birth. She also discusses her journey of struggling with recovery, mental health, and chronic illness after giving birth....

Send us Fan Mail This week, Author Vickie Rubin opens up about the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis for her child and the anxiety she experienced as a parent. She also highlights the importance of a strong support system and the transformative power of acceptance and advocacy. Ultimately, the message of resilience and hope is instilled. Visit Vickie's website to learn more and order...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Emily, a trauma recovery coach, shares her journey of healing from a traumatic childhood and how it has impacted her experience of motherhood. She delves into the difficulties she encountered when adjusting to being a “mama” and emphasizes the significance of confronting her past in order to become an attentive and caring parent.    Takeaways Healing from trauma is a jo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Courtney, known as BeyondPPD to her social media followers, shares her experiences with perinatal mental health conditions and the importance of support and connection.   Takeaways Postpartum experiences can vary widely, and it is important to have open conversations about the joys and challenges of this period. Postpartum mental health conditions are common, affe...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Danielle Sullivan discusses the challenges she faced in building a support network when becoming a first time parent. She describes how receiving an ASD diagnosis later in life has impacted her approach to parenting, emphasizing the significance of emotional intelligence and self-esteem. She also discusses the benefits and challenges of being in a polyamoro...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode you get to drop into a long overdue chat with one of my best friends, Ashley. We jump headfirst down several rabbit holes while discussing her journey into motherhood and how it affected her perception of herself as well as her physical health. Support the show   Special Thanks to Steve Audy for the use of our theme song: Quiet Connection Want to be a guest on Q...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Drs. Tim and May delve into their personal journey through parenthood, shedding light on their unique perspectives as professionals in the medical field. They talk about the pressure to breastfeed, the unfair and unrealistic expectations on mothers, and the mental health struggles that can come up. We discuss the difficulties of getting healthcare in rural areas a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Perla K. Carino talks about becoming a mother, the difficulties she experienced throughout her pregnancy and giving birth, and her challenges with bonding and postpartum depression. She also discusses the phenomenon of phantom kicks and how she has learned to cope with them. Perla talks about how she uses writing as a way to express her creativity.  She reads a po...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kim, a self-proclaimed "overwhelmed mom" talks about her journey from the classroom to being a SAHM. Along the way, she picked up coping skills and created habits that have given her confidence and pride in who she is as a mother and person. Support the show   Special Thanks to Steve Audy for the use of our theme song: Quiet Connection Want to be a guest...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Theresa shares her journey into motherhood and the challenges she faced along the way. She recounts the experience of her second son's premature birth and hospitalization, in addition to the profound effect her firstborn son had on others through his art before his sudden passing in his thirties.  Through it all, Teresa emphasizes the power of community and t...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you so much to everyone who has supported and uplifted me through this latest medical challenge. I’m feeling super excited to be back to help share these incredible stories with you.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelsea-c-myers/message Support the show   Special Thanks to Steve Audy for the use of our theme song: Quiet Connection Want t...

Send us Fan Mail Due to a medical challenge that I am navigating, season, three will be taking a little bit of a pause. I hope to be back at it soon, but in the meantime, remember, you are not alone, I see you.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelsea-c-myers/message Support the show   Special Thanks to Steve Audy for the use of our theme song: Quiet Connection W...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Olivia Prince discusses the importance of being prepared for pregnancy and childbirth, emphasizing the need for education and knowledge. She shares her experience of creating a birth plan and the importance of being emotionally in control during the birthing process. She started her social media account, The Natal Diaries, on Instagram to provide support and infor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Michelle talks about starting Connecting Mamas, a supportive community for moms. She talks about the health issues she experienced after giving birth and how they impacted her ability to care for her baby. Michelle delves into the support she received from her partner and the evolving roles they played in parenting. She emphasizes the importance of finding a rhyth...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Marc shares the importance of creating spaces for fathers to talk and share their feelings. It highlights the societal norms that discourage men from opening up and the need to break these walls down. He emphasizes the importance of encouraging vulnerability and expressing love as well as his passion for raising strong, independent daughters. Check out Marc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m connecting with Courtney, known to her Instagram followers as Knock on Motherhood. She discusses her difficult journey with fertility issues, miscarriages, preeclampsia, and a traumatic birth, all while emphasizing her commitment to raising awareness and helping others in similar situations. To learn more about Courtney, you can visit her Instagram Account . S...