BRITTANY WELCH: I AM ONE Mom Recovering from Shame, Guilt & PTSD (PPA, PPD, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation)
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TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal Ideation, Traumatic Birth
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Brittany Welch, a perinatal mental health advocate whose lived experience fuels her to help others in her community. We’ll hear about shame, guilt, an inpatient stay, navigating a medically traumatic birth experience, and the power of peer support. Brittany is not only a Climb Out of the Darkness Leader, but she’s also one of the newest members of the PSI-CA State Chapter, connecting all CA Climb Leaders, spreading the word about PSI’s resources, and building community along the way.
Mentioned in today's episode:
- Climb Out of the Darkness Program
- Climb Team Central Valley, CA - October 14, 2023
- PSI State Chapters
- Podcasts: Morbid, RedHanded
- Books: The 19th Wife
- Contact Brittany: bwelch@psicachapter.com; @cotd_teamcentralvalley (Instagram)
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