This episode talks about how Lesley experienced postpartum depression with her first born and how she is currently navigating postpartum depression with her second child and proactively advocated for additional leave knowing what she knew from her first. She identifies how she is best supporting herself in this season of motherhood and how postpartum depression is sometimes over looked, not normalized or how shame attaches to it. Please reach out to a medical professional or counselor if you feel you are experiencing postpartum depression. This episode is not medical advice. Lesley includes a few of her support resources below on how she is navigating this season.

- [ ] Walks out in nature

- [ ] The Cultivate Crew: Postpartum Support Group https://corecarecultivate.com/waitlist

- [ ] Counseling

- [ ] Seeking additional support/help around the home

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Lesley