July 24, 2024

5.10 My Miscarriage Story: Why Living In California Saved My Life with Deborah Lee Smith

26 minutes

Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics such as miscarriage, women's health, and more.

In this special solo episode of the More Than You See podcast, I share a deeply personal story about my experiences with miscarriage and infertility, its impact on my mental health, and how creativity, art, and loved ones helped me get through it.

I also discuss the inadequate support from the medical community around women's health issues and share statistics from this article from the World Health Organization on the realities women in this country face around pregnancy.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:35 Upcoming Episodes and Personal Struggles

02:56 Revealing a Personal Health Crisis

04:27 The Impact of Miscarriage on Mental Health

06:10 Women's Health and Societal Issues

09:45 Personal Reflections and Future Plans

12:01 Statistics and Stories on Miscarriage

20:55 The Importance of Creativity and Identity

23:42 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts

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New here? Every other week join me, Deborah Lee Smith (actor, filmmaker, and mental health advocate) for a conversation with creatives about their mental health journeys. We discuss the highs, lows, and in-betweens of a creative career and the tools they use to get through it all. Our hope is that you will resonate with their journey, pick up some tips and tricks for your own mental health, and most importantly, feel a little less alone. Because we’re all More Than You See.

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