Breaking Mental Health Stigmas with Julie Polmonari [Modern Mom Date]

Don't Call Me Midlife

What happens when a busy mom decides to take on the mental health stigma? Julie Polmonari, co-founder of Mom2Mom, joins us to share her inspiring journey from overwhelmed mom to mental health advocate. In this episode, she opens up about her deeply personal experience as a suicide loss survivor and how it motivated her to start Mom2Mom - a peer support group breaking down stigmas around mental health for mothers. Julie's story highlights the critical importance of prioritizing mental well-being for moms juggling immense pressures, providing an uplifting example of resilience through open conversations.
In this episode, we discuss:
1. Challenges of getting people to open up and talk about mental health struggles.
2. Importance of normalizing conversations around mental health.
3. The need for more mental health professionals and wellness resources.
You can connect with Julie on:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepolmonari/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jlpolmonari/

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Chapters

1. Breaking Mental Health Stigmas with Julie Polmonari [Modern Mom Date] (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Midlife Together With Julie (00:00:03)

3. Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support (00:05:53)

4. Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health (00:09:15)

5. Embracing Midlife and Authenticity (00:22:58)

6. Embracing Emotions for Better Connection (00:28:23)

7. Midlife Podcast Closing & Invitation (00:37:31)