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Have you ever experienced postpartum anxiety? 

For postpartum mothers, there’s generally a lot of information presented on the topic of postpartum depression and the signs to watch for, but there isn’t a lot of information being shared surrounding postpartum anxiety. 

Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are more prevalent than many people realize but mothers often don’t realize it’s happening. In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sat down with Allison Lieberman to talk about her experience with postpartum anxiety and the steps new moms should take if they think they are experiencing it too. 

Allison Lieberman is a licensed marriage and family therapist, mom of 2, and 2x postpartum anxiety survivor. She is the co-founder of Rooted in Harmony Counseling, a California-based group therapy practice dedicated to helping moms with anxiety, relationships, and parenting. 

She is also the host of The New Mama Mentor® Podcast. Allison is passionate about helping new moms overcome anxiety by developing confidence, shedding the mom guilt, and building a community. 

In today’s episode we cover: 

• Allison's traumatic birth experience and the start of her postpartum anxiety
• The difference between generalized anxiety and postpartum anxiety
• What postpartum anxiety really is and how it presents
• When Allison realized the anxiety she was experiencing wasn’t normal
• The intrusive thoughts that come with anxiety
• How her experience with postpartum anxiety impacted Allison’s experience with her next child
• The problem with the medical system when it comes to postpartum anxiety
• What new moms can do if they are met with resistance while seeking help
• The importance of advocating for yourself

We hope you enjoyed our conversation with Allison! If you want to learn more from her, make sure to check out her website and tune in to her podcast.  You can also follow her on Instagram. 

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Quotes: 

“If your gut tells you that something isn’t right, trust it.” -Allison

“You’re not going to ignore something like diabetes or cancer, so why would you ignore your mental health?” -Allison

“If you’re thinking of something and you can’t find a thread of reality, that’s a red flag.” -Marc

“I’m a big proponent of the right medication, right dosage, right time, under the guidance of a professional.” -Erik