The Imperfects

Bron Lewis - Is It Me or Postnatal Anxiety?


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What do you do when your 3 day-old-baby just doesn’t wake up?

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Motherhood is really hard. And Bron Lewis isn’t afraid to talk about it (anymore).

Joining us in the Vulnerabilitea House, Bron answers the question ‘when was a time you genuinely needed help and were you able to ask for it?’, and recounts the worst week of her life.

Deals with the devil, post-natal anxiety, and post-natal depression, Bron is incredibly vulnerable with Hugh and Ryan, sharing how the love from friends, professional help, and medication allowed her to return to herself.

Bron, it was a delight.

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0:00 – We’re all best friends / fathers / daughters 
8:51 – When was a time you genuinely needed help?
18:44 – Long nights, relentless days
25:42 – Socially accepted punishment
33:36 – Using pain to drown out the noise
40:50 – Obviously, I can do it all
45:44 – It doesn’t have to be this hard
54:55 – On day 3, he didn’t wake up
1:07:27 – The worst week of her life
1:22:54 – This should feel good, shouldn’t it?
1:33:01 – The aftermath

🚨If you, or someone you know, is struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, these are a few great resources

  • PANDA - 1300 726 306
  • ForWhen - 1300 24 23 22
  • Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636

📖 Things to read

  • I’m Not Mad (Anymore) by Bron Lewis - https://bit.ly/3ObBgGQ

🎟️ Things to go see

  • Bron’s Comedy Show, Chaos - https://bit.ly/4aabRWz

🎧Things to listen to

  • Chains by Tina Arena - https://bit.ly/4arb1DI
  • Work Hates podcast - https://bit.ly/4arbdCW
  • Your Two Drunk Aunties podcast - https://bit.ly/4cnJndj
  • Good Sheilas podcast - https://bit.ly/4rkGxun

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The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.

 

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