18. The Invisible Struggle- Navigating Postpartum Depression and Psychosis

The VBAC Junkie Podcast

I had an incredible conversation with Laurie Bedard who is a certified clinical counselor, founder and director of LJB counseling services, part-time psychology professor, and mother to 5 boys.
In this episode, we chat about how we don't like to seem like we're not okay or that we can't handle it all. But the truth is that we're human and sometimes we need help, not just physically but mentally.
Join us as we tread through the realities of having postpartum depression or psychosis and how our family can help us through this sensitive time.
This episode hit home for me because when I was freshly postpartum, I had intrusive thoughts about my baby dying and it being because of me.
Here's some topics we touch on throughout our conversation:
✨ Feeling alone in the darkness
✨ Snap Back to Reality, breaking the stigma of the post-baby body expectations and we discuss the emotional toll of postpartum struggles.
✨ It's okay to not be okay: Seeking help is a sign of strength, and you're not alone in this journey.
✨ Prioritize self-care, navigate postpartum with grace and kindness
Connect with Laurie ⤵️
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LJBandassociates
Website: https://linktr.ee/ljbandassociates
Email: [e-mail]
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