I Have Postpartum Depression, and I’m Still Struggling to Find My Way Out
About this episode
Deena shares her personal experience with postpartum depression and discusses the importance of seeking help and support.
This is one of the most vulnerable conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. In this episode, Deena shares something deeply personal: her experience with postpartum depression after the birth of her third baby. What started as exhaustion and overwhelm slowly turned into something heavier, constant tears, crushing shame, and dark thoughts she never imagined she would have as a mom. If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at motherhood… like everyone else is coping better than you… like your brain is telling you lies about who you are as a parent, this episode is for you. Together, Kristin and Deena talk honestly about what postpartum depression actually feels like from the inside, the warning signs that something wasn’t right, and the moment Deena realized she needed help. They also talk about the power of saying the scary thoughts out loud, the role of support from partners and friends, and the steps that helped Deena begin to find her way back. In this episode, you’ll hear: • What postpartum depression can actually look like in real life • The thoughts many struggling moms are too ashamed to say out loud • Why postpartum depression has nothing to do with being a “good” or…
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