All The Hard Things

Welcome to my Anonymom series.  Real moms talking about their deepest and darkest moments - anonymously.  Anonymom episodes may consist of difficult topics including miscarriage, infertility, separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other potentially triggering issues.  Names have been changed to protect the identity of the mom.

This episode features Mary, a mom and trauma survivor.  She talks about her trauma background and how this affects her experience of motherhood on a daily basis.  She discusses where she's at now, how she copes, and what it means to be reparenting herself during the process of caring for her own children.  She talks to us about how she deals with certain triggers including seeing her children in distress and dealing with chores and punishment. 

This podcast should not be substituted for legitimate mental health treatment.  If you or a mom you know is struggling with mental health difficulties during pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond, contact Postpartum Support International at 800-944-4773 or visit www.postpartum.net.  If you are worried about your safety or the safety of a loved one, please call for help immediately at 911 or by reaching out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

In this episode, I go over why talk or "supportive" therapy isn't helpful for OCD/anxiety and, moreso, how these therapy approaches can actually be harmful for these symptoms.  I talk about how to approach conversations with a therapist about Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and why ERP is necessary in order for long-lasting, legitimate change to occur with OCD and anxiety.  I'll provide you with some resources to find an ERP therapist in your area and how to address common blocks or hesitancies in taking the leap for this kind of therapy. 

This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to psychologytoday.com or nami.org.

Welcome to my Anonymom series.  Real moms talking about their deepest and darkest moments - anonymously.  Anonymom episodes may consist of difficult topics including miscarriage, infertility, separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other potentially triggering issues.  Names have been changed to protect the identity of the mom.

This episode features Jennifer, a working mom with a one year old.  She talks about her previous miscarriage and what the subsequent experience of pregnancy was like.  She goes in depth about the mom guilt she feels for not being able to breastfeed and for working while her son is at daycare.  She shares how important it is to be vulnerable and open up to other moms because the potential for solidarity is invaluable. 

This podcast should not be substituted for legitimate mental health treatment.  If you or a mom you know is struggling with mental health difficulties during pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond, contact Postpartum Support International at 800-944-4773 or visit www.postpartum.net.  If you are worried about your safety or the safety of a loved one, please call for help immediately at 911 or by reaching out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Welcome to my Anonymom series.  Real moms talking about their deepest and darkest moments - anonymously.  Anonymom episodes may consist of difficult topics including miscarriage, infertility, separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other potentially triggering issues.  Names have been changed to protect the identity of the mom.

This episode features Natalie, a single parent to a 9 year old after ending a toxic relationship with someone who exhibited toxic, narcissistic behaviors.  She talks about her difficulties with postpartum depression, indecision about divorce, and single parenting.  She goes in depth about what it was like to get her Masters degree and work full time while being a single parent and wants moms to know how important it is to take care of themselves first.

This podcast should not be substituted for legitimate mental health treatment.  If you or a mom you know is struggling with mental health difficulties during pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond, contact Postpartum Support International at 800-944-4773 or visit www.postpartum.net.  If you are worried about your safety or the safety of a loved one, please call for help immediately at 911 or by reaching out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

*As mentioned in the episode - for more resources on toxic relationships, follow this link:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-angry-therapist/202001/5-signs-toxic-relationship

In this episode, I go over some ways that symptoms of various psychological "disorders", such as anxiety, OCD, and depression, can actually be normal and functional - in reasonable doses.  At what point does it become unreasonable?  I'll give you some questions you can ask yourself to determine whether you simply have an "anxious personality", anxious tendencies, anxiety symptoms, or something indicative of a formal diagnosis.  I go over the diagnostic criteria for OCD and the "red flags" for knowing whether you're at the tipping of point of potentially being able to benefit from therapy.  I also provide resources for you to find a therapist in your area. 

This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to psychologytoday.com or nami.org.

Welcome to my Anonymom series.  Real moms talking about their deepest and darkest moments - anonymously.  Anonymom episodes may consist of difficult topics including miscarriage, infertility, separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other potentially triggering issues.  Names have been changed to protect the identity of the mom.

This episode features Elizabeth, a mom of a now 2.5 year old boy who was born with a broken clavicle.  As a result of this, Elizabeth's transition to motherhood and her goal of breastfeeding were made complicated.  She goes in depth about her experience with lack of sleep, feeling exhausted physically and emotionally, and feeling unable and unwilling to ask for help.  She talks about postpartum depression, her son's sensory issues, and how she copes.  

This podcast should not be substituted for legitimate mental health treatment.  If you or a mom you know is struggling with mental health difficulties during pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond, contact Postpartum Support International at 800-944-4773 or visit www.postpartum.net.  If you are worried about your safety or the safety of a loved one, please call for help immediately at 911 or by reaching out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

In this episode, I discuss the battle between spirituality (e.g. law of attraction) and mental health (e.g, thought action fusion/magical thinking) concepts, and how it is that some individuals can find the law of attraction so triggering while others find it immensely helpful.  I talk about how I think spirituality and mental health treatment can be complementary to one another, and how law of attraction can actually support the process of Exposure and Response Prevention.  You'll hear my thoughts on how to respond to "triggering" information and how to be more flexible and adaptable to the world around you. 

This podcast should not be substituted for legitimate mental health treatment.  It does not constitute a therapist/client relationship and cannot be viewed as such.  Visit psychologtoday.com or nami.org to find more support.

For more information, head to www.jennaoverbaugh.com/resources and follow me on Instagram! @jenna.overbaugh

Welcome to my Anonymom series.  Real moms talking about their deepest and darkest moments - anonymously.  Anonymom episodes may consist of difficult topics including miscarriage, infertility, separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other potentially triggering issues.  Names have been changed to protect the identity of the mom.

This episode features Amy, a single parent of two boys.  She goes in depth about her experience having to be on bedrest while pregnant, then working 4 jobs, turning to alcohol to cope, and her struggles with medical issues like hyperemesis and having a hysterectomy.  She also goes into difficulties associated with her diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, how dialectical behavioral therapy strategies helped her become a happier and healthier mom, and how she helps her own child cope with his depression and anxiety symptoms.  Her advice will remind you of the importance of doing hard and difficult things so you can build resilience and realize how strong you truly are. 

This podcast should not be substituted for legitimate mental health treatment.  If you or a mom you know is struggling with mental health difficulties during pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond, contact Postpartum Support International at 800-944-4773 or visit www.postpartum.net.  If you are worried about your safety or the safety of a loved one, please call for help immediately at 911 or by reaching out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

In this episode, I'll teach you some basic spiritual concepts and discuss the law of attraction, Abraham Hicks, and The Emotional Guidance Scale.  You'll understand how your thoughts affect your energy and how your energy affects your reality.  By the end of this podcast, you'll know how to move your way into a better feeling thought by reaching for the next good feeling vibration.  You'll also come to know why it bugs you so much when you're upset and someone tells you to "calm down", "just be grateful", or "think positive!"

This podcast should not be substituted for legitimate mental health treatment.  It does not constitute a therapist/client relationship and cannot be viewed as such.  Visit psychologtoday.com or nami.org to find more support.

Follow this link for the visual referenced on the podcast episode: https://www.jennaoverbaugh.com/resources