Explore " postnatal depression" with insightful episodes like "Doctors and dentists call on Qld government to institute mandatory fluoridation of drinking water", "Verity's Story", "Robby's Story", "Eleanor's Story" and "Steven Dromgool: How to support your partner with postpartum depression" from podcasts like ""Australia Wide", "Down In The Bumps", "Down In The Bumps", "Down In The Bumps" and "Saturday Morning with Jack Tame"" and more!
51 out of Queensland's 77 local councils do not have fluoridated water, including major regional centres such as Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay and Cairns.
Verity shares her story of becoming unwell with depression during pregnancy, interacting with mental health services and being diagnosed as autistic. She reflects on what she has learnt about herself and discusses the strengths and challenges of being an autistic mum. Her experiences have inspired her to carry out research and give training to healthcare professionals with the aim of improving the experiences of autistic people accessing mental health services. I learnt a lot from our conversation and I hope you do too!
*Trigger warning* Mention of suicide.
Links to resources:
National Autistic Society:
National Autistic Society (autism.org.uk)
Music credit (intro/outro): Harmony - Ikson https://www.iksonmusic.com
This time, the focus is on how perinatal mental illness can affect partners. Robby shares his story of becoming a first-time dad and doing his best to support Eleanor while looking after his own mental health. (You can listen to Eleanor's Story earlier in the series.)
*Trigger warning* Mention of suicide and pregnancy loss.
Links to resources:
Sands:
Sands | Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.
PaNDAS (Postnatal depression awareness and support):
Online Support Groups – PANDAS Foundation UK
Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP):
support for dads and co-parents (app-network.org)
Proud 2 b Parents (LGBTQIA+):
Proud 2 b Parents
Dad Pad:
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust have signed up to this fantastic resource which can be accessed by downloading the app via the App Store/Google Play (search "DadPad") and then entering your Lancashire/South Cumbria postcode.
Music credit (intro/outro): Harmony - Ikson https://www.iksonmusic.com
Down In The Bumps is back for a second series. In this episode, Eleanor talks about the effect that pregnancy loss had on her mental health and her relationship with her daughter. She shares how she learnt to "slow down" to get better.
*Trigger warning* Mention of suicide, sudden infant death syndrome and pregnancy loss.
Thank you to James for his help producing this episode.
Links to resources:
Birth Trauma Association:
Home - Birth Trauma Association
PTSD, Mind.org:
What is PTSD? - Mind
Music credit (intro/outro): Harmony - Ikson https://www.iksonmusic.com
How do you support a partner with postpartum depression?
Your partner's needs can feel overwhelming, so how do you manage?
What do you need to avoid?
How do you manage your stress?
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1 in 4 women are affected by perinatal mental health issues and of those, 20% have suicidal thoughts. With the pressure and expectations on mums rising coupled with the growing strain on our health system, the theme for this years Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 is perfect: Together in a changing world.
Please be aware that you may find todays episode emotional distressing and comes with a TRIGGER WARNING as I discuss issues including maternal bonding, mental health, suicide and other long term physical and mental affects - please use your discression and seek professional support as appropriate.
Please, do reach out to your doctor, health visitor or midwife if you think you need more mental health support and here are some other resources you may find useful.
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
NHS Perinatal Mental Health information
In this week’s episode, I’m chatting with Dr Phoebe Cook, a clinical psychologist, who practices at Graymind Psychology, a boutique brisbane-based clinic. This chat with Dr Cook is all about perinatal mental health and postpartum relationship dynamics, something that we need to talk more about with Mamas and Mamas-to-be! Her line of work focuses on strengths, values, solutions, self-compassion and fulfilment, drawing primarily on principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Positive psychology. In amongst her work, Phoebe is also a partner and Mama to four young children. Yes, you heard that right, FOUR young children.
Phoebe’s vibe is cool and calm, her line of work is really interesting, and her own personal journey to-date is inspiring. I’m excited to delve deep into perinatal mental health and post-partum relationship dynamics, so let’s get to it.
Resources
Additional Show Notes
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Imagine a world where matrescence, the developmental transformation from woman to mother, was truly recognised. Where this rite of passage was as understood and spoken about as adolescence.
While matrescence isn’t a household word YET, my guest today on MAMA, UNLEASHED!, Nikki McCahon, has created a framework and language around matrescence to make this uncertain, and often challenging, time of becoming a mother more clear and less scary.
Nikki created her Seasons of Matrescence model to support mothers through the varying transitions and changes of motherhood and to offer the woman a map of where she is, and where she is most likely heading.
In this episode we talk all about matrescence, Nikki’s model (which incorporates the 4 seasons of the year) and how matrescence has the power to break the societal standards of motherhood.
LEARN MORE
- Find out more about Nikki McCahon and her Seasons of Matrescence program at www.NikkiMcCahon.com
- Explore Dr Jen’s new course How To Be A Happier Mother – use your unique neurobiology and your motherhood transformation as the catalyst to thrive. At www.DrJen.com.au/courses. Released late January 2023.
FOLLOW ME: on Instagram or Facebook for more information, knowledge and evidence-based tools to thrive in motherhood @DrJenHackerPearson
FOLLOW NIKKI: on Instagram @NikkiMcCahon
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Timestamps
[3.45] In matrescence we ask ourselves a lot of questions: who am I now I’m a mother?
What happened to me?
What’s going on in my life?
What’s happening to my relationship with my partner and with myself?
Why am I alone and isolated?
[5.45] Mothers need community to thrive. Isolation and loneliness are risk factors for postpartum/ postnatal depression.
[8.45] The importance of having language and a framework around matrescence. Otherwise, every mother will feel “there is something wrong with me”.
[11.30] Motherhood is a rite of passage – a moving from one group into another. Society tells us who we need to be to fit into the new group. This puts immense pressure on new mothers.
[13.00] How our society and culture benefit from us feeling like we are an inadequate mother and feeling like it is all our fault.
[14.33] The follow-on and full-circle effect of not supporting mothers: if society doesn’t look after the mother, the mother struggles more to look after her children. Research has shown this can lead to mental health issues in the children, which in turn will burden society.
[16.00] How Nikki created her Seasons of Matrescence model and program.
[19.55] The importance of understanding yourself, and how your life experiences have shaped you to this point, when you enter matrescence. How your current situation affects your transformation.
[23.20] The Seasons of Matrescence model – the Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer transformations of motherhood. We cycle through. Matrescence lasts a lifetime.
[36.40] Why pregnant women need to know about matrescence before they have their baby.
[40.00] How the transformation of matrescence empowers women to challenge the status quo and find their voice.
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Thanks so much for listening and for your interest in becoming a happier mother.
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When Amy Clarke had her second baby 5 years ago, she felt so lost. She couldn't go back to her full time office job and after coming out of a Post Natal Depression Fog. She really wanted to create a brand that resonated with her and my fellow female community. This drove her to create Confetti Rebels. It soon became her third baby. Amy wanted to create apparel that made people feel happy, confident and speak their mind (without speaking their mind verbally). She wanted to create apparel that MEANT something to the person wearing it. Amy makes such an impact to her community supporting dozens of charities as well as making sure her products are ethically made and of the highest standard possible. Amy is such a delight and wonderful person, we are so stoked to be chatting with her today. We talk about:
This episode is brought to you by the incredible Rachael Rose who was a guest on Episode 10. Rach spoke about how lonely she was during her early Motherhood - and this was a catalyst to start running pregnancy and mothers circles, where she basically forces attendees to exchange numbers and start mum-dating.
Rachael has released an online women's circle facilitator training called Together, where you can learn all about starting up a mothers circle, creating places where mums can connect, talk honestly and feel less alone.
Visit rachaelrose.com.au/together and join the self paced training for $50 off, by entering PUMPED at checkout.
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Gemma shares her story of experiencing severe depression during her pregnancy and after the birth of her daughter. She reflects on the kind and compassionate care that helped her to get better, and the negative assumptions she encountered that didn’t.
*Trigger warning* Mention of suicide attempt.
Links to resources:
Royal College of Psychiatrists:
Postnatal depression | Royal College of Psychiatrists (rcpsych.ac.uk)
Association for Perinatal Illness (APNI):
Post Natal Depression - APNI - Association for Post-Natal Illness | Post Natal Depression
Tommy's:
Depression in pregnancy | Tommy's (tommys.org)
BUMPS:
bumps - best use of medicine in pregnancy (medicinesinpregnancy.org)
Music credit (intro/outro): Harmony - Ikson https://www.iksonmusic.com
For a lot of new mums, it can be extremely daunting dealing with everything that comes with parenthood, and on top of that seeing every other mum on Instagram seemingly cope just fine can add pressure and strip our confidence.
Ash Pollard wants to cut the crap! She’s got two kids under two, so has been through it all! She very generously bares all in this episode of KICBUMP, sharing the hardships she’s faced in her personal experience, and removing the stigma attached to postnatal depression and anxiety.
If you are suffering from postnatal depression or anxiety please reach out to the PANDA National helpline on 1300 726 306 or visit www.panda.org.au
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Today we welcome the ever so lovely Anna Robards and Christie Whitehill founders of INTU WELLNESS. Anna stepped into the media spotlight in 2013 when she met her bachelor and now husband Tim Robards. Since then, Anna has worked with some of Australia’s biggest beauty and fashion brands and appeared on several TV shows. Anna’s journey into wellness began after experiencing a lack of sleep during her first pregnancy.
Christie made a name for herself in the technology industry after founding an award-winning education company, Tech Ready Women. Christie’s journey into wellness began after experiencing major stress and burnout from having a “busy” and “always on” life before she fell pregnant with her second child. So after the birth of their children and many restless nights, also while building a career, both resented the lack of sleep and their dull-looking skin. The problem was they could not find a trusted supplement that would conveniently target both issues. So, they decided to create their own brand - INTU WELLNESS. Their supplements are formulated by award-winning naturopaths, chemists, and scientists who specialise in creating complementary medicines that are backed by traditional and scientific research. Bonus that all products are Aust made! We are so excited to chat to them about all things Motherhood, wellness and work life balance. We chat:
* Motherhood and poo and forgetting to pick up your kids
* Pumping and formula
* 4th Trimester Advice
* INTU WELLNESS and the supplements that change your skin and sleep
* Running a business together, friendship and work life balance
* The importance of being present with your kids and putting down the phone
* Postnatal Depression and burn out as a new mum
* The Challenges and the beautiful aspects of Motherhood and SO much more
This episode is brought to you by Tiny Hearts Education - helping parents and caregivers, just like you, to feel educated and empowered to tackle parenthood without fear. Offering essential baby + child first aid courses and first aid products, Tiny Hearts Education can help you navigate your parenthood journey with confidence . You can get $10 off our products or courses using the code PUMPED10 at the checkout.
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1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, yet the topic is still considered taboo.
This week Steph chats to Jessica Urlichs, a beautiful mum of 2 (soon to be 3) author and passionate spokesperson for perinatal mental health.
Jess very kindly speaks to her personal experience with postnatal anxiety, the tips that got her through her hardest days and advice on supporting loved ones going through this.
If you are suffering from postnatal anxiety or depression please reach out to the PANDA National helpline on 1300 726 306 or visit www.panda.org.au
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Content Warning: Birth trauma, postnatal depression and anxiety, mention of suicidal thoughts, breastfeeding trauma and eating disorders.
Today is part 1 of my interview with Vikki Stephenson, host of Blum Mumdays Podcast and mum to Stanley! Vikki shares her story with postnatal depression and anxiety, following a traumatic birth in such an authentic and vulnerable way that I know so many people will relate to. Vikki discusses her birth story, her symptoms and struggles with nursing and post trauma symptoms.
Vikki is now a passionate advocate of perinatal mental health and is on a mission to help parents feel less alone through her podcast series Blue MumDays. Its purpose is to help other mums and dads better understand their illness and give them the hope that they will make a full recovery. It gives a voice to the lived experience of real sufferers who have reached the other side, and – through interviews with experts - will signpost mums, dads, their partners and friends to help and support that may be hard to find. Blue Mumdays dispels myths, normalizes the conversation and smashes stigma of perinatal illness. It offers a safe space, encourages self-compassion and uplifts with frank – and sometimes funny – conversations around all things perinatal.
Highlights:
6:00 - Vikki’s why for starting her podcast
11:15 - First signs of PND
14:19 - Birth Trauma, not being support or validated
16:56 - Racism and the impacts on birth trauma
19:15 – Sharing with Stanley about PND, The bond with your child, impacts on the family
23:05 - Being aware of our symptoms, recovery isn’t linear,
27:03 - Concerns about medication, stigma
35:15 - Vikki’s birth story, birth trauma
43:50 - Childhood abuse, impact on birth
48:25 - Having an advocate
51:55 - Stigma around different ways of giving birth and pain management
55:00 - The impact of birth trauma on Vikki’s parenting experience, anxiety being so present and doubting your parenting abilities, not trusting ourselves, trauma response
Resources:
Check out the Blue Mumdays podcast wherever you get your podcast or here https://bluemumdays.captivate.fm/
Instagram @bluemumdays
Email: bluemumdays@gmail.com
LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki-stephenson-creative
VIMEO: https://vimeo.com/vikkistephenson
You can find us at www.perinatalwellbeing.ca on Instagram @perinatalwellbeing_ontario or by email info@perinatalwellbeing.ca
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this or any episode please reach out to me at info@perinatalwellbeing.ca and I can help you find support in your area or online.
Check out Postpartum Support International at www.postpartum.net for more information about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as free online support groups and a provider directory.
You can look for an individual therapist on www.psychologytoday.com .
Support the show
Johns guest is a newborn care and breastfeeding specialist, founder of The Amazing, Pain Free Birth and Beyond, new mother coach and podcast host Viviane Schima. She is a professional doula and has helped and guided mothers through their pregnancy, birth and after, supporting physically and emotionally.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
‘Even with family support, sometimes family just don’t agree with what the mother wants to do around childbirth.’ – Viviane
‘I blend not just the evidence based information that I provide to them but I also blend coaching into it as I open the door for them.’ - Viviane
‘Sometimes its just the baby, they put everything into the baby and I understand it’s the maternal instinct but we cannot forget that half of that genetic material is the fathers.’ – Viviane
‘It is life changing. The thought of just having a baby can do significant things to the mind, the emotions that can completely throw you, make you think differently.’ – John
‘Well I would say from a scale from 1 to 10 I’d say I’m definitely a 13 or 14. This not only helps other people to achieve their goals and where they want to be but also helped me figure out a lot of things before I started doing this.’ - Viviane
VALUABLE RESOURCES
May being International Maternal Mental Health Month
Ebook:
https://www.aislingbeo.com/freebie
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https://youtube.com/channel/UCCIHgLH3aV18YIYakr2V_Hw
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I am John Kenny, The Relationship Guy - Coaching people to experience healthy loving relationships.
Having spent a life choosing unhealthy relationships and self sabotaging my own success, I now coach people to live a life they choose.
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Matrescence - the developmental transformation a woman goes through when she becomes a mother, is physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual.
Interestingly, for almost all mothers, matrescence can result in similar feelings to postpartum depression, which can be very concerning.
We ask ourselves am I experiencing matrescence or postpartum depression?
Or both???
This episode of The Tough Mothers Podcast analyses this question to provide you with knowledge, so you can understand yourself, and your feelings better, and learn how to support yourself in motherhood.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- Matrescence and postpartum depression can feel similar
- Matrescence manifests in mixed feelings
- Postpartum depression is an umbrella term
- Your knowledge of matrescence, and yourself during matrescence, is imperative for thriving in motherhood
Mentions in this episode
- Learn more about my first book I Wish Someone Had Told Me – unspoken truths about what really happens to women during labour, childbirth and the first few weeks of motherhood at www.toughmothers.com/books
- Read Katie Rickson’s amazing article about her experience with matrescence and bipolar at www.toughmothers.com/MatrescenceAndBipolar
- Follow Tough Mothers on Facebook and Instagram for more knowledge, techniques and support @DrJenHackerPearson
And join our FREE village at www.ToughMothers.com/village
- For more information about this episode head to www.ToughMothers.com/ep28
Thanks so much for listening and for your interest in becoming a happier mother.
Be sure to subscribe to MAMA, UNLEASHED! on your favourite podcast channel, and follow me on Instagram or Facebook for more information and tips @DrJenHackerPearson
What is it about motherhood that makes us question everything we thought we knew?
Why does it feel so dang hard?
Why does it feel like I'm failing before I even try?
What is with the guilt?
There is something about motherhood that seems to bring out our fears and failures, and rock the boat of who we thought we are, or could be.
Does this sound like you?
This week on Unsung Stories, Laura chat's through motherhood and the things she observes in motherhood today. Hitting topics like mum guilt, unmet expectations, bloated standards and fearing failure, Laura shares her honest and real experiences of motherhood - not the filtered version we're used to online.
If this episode resonated with you, please encourage your friend by sharing with her.
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Welcome to Women’s Circle and a big thank you for tuning in wherever you are today. I am speaking to Cassandra Leigh today, a woman who has literally experienced it all when it comes to pregnancy. Cass had always felt a strong desire to be a mother and yet, it would take a journey at 17 years old with a pregnancy termination followed by a miscarriage, a stillborn baby and finally the beautiful arrival of her much wanted son, Magni at the age of 30.
Cass is determined to use her experience to support other women to have really supported and calm birth experiences. This is another inspiring chat with a powerful woman and I am so grateful to share this story with you today.
We will be discussing:
If any of these topics bring up anything for you, please take space and find some helpful links below.
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia
Peachtree Perinatal Wellness
Lifeline
13 11 14
Welcoming you to the space.
Love, Carlie
Founder, Mumma Got Skills
Instagram: @mummagotskills
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mummagotskills
Connect with Cass
Instagram: @mammacass_withwoman
Welcome beautiful people, it is so lovely to have you here again today on Women’s Circle. My name is Carlie, I am the founder of Mumma Got Skills and I am bringing you the real stories of women in our community. Today I am speaking with children’s author and artist, Gwendolyn Gray. Gwen has lived and painted at her home by Horseshoe Lagoon in Casino, NSW for the past 35 years.
Watching the daily antics of the local waterfowl on the lagoon and inspired by Beatrix Potter helped Gwendolyn to write a series about a little duckling and his adventures. Gwen is married to a local farmer and has two grown children.
She loves her home town and the local community in which she has become well-known even receiving a nomination for Citizen of the Year and also awarded Clarence Electorate Woman of the Year.
We will be discussing:
Welcoming you to the space.
Love, Carlie
Founder, Mumma Got Skills
Mumma Mentor:
Instagram: @mummagotskills
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mummagotskills
Connect with Gwen
https://www.gwendolyngrayart.com/
Bucket the Naughty Duckling
https://inhousebookstore.com.au/search?q=Gwendolyn+Gray
Other Books/ Resources
Radical Forgiveness -Colin Tipping
You Can Heal Yourself - Louise Hay
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