Delivered: finding victory after Postpartum Depression

In this deeply personal episode, join me as I bravely share my journey through postpartum depression and ultimate hospitalization. Struggling with the weight of societal expectations, the episode delves into my raw emotions of fear, shame, and our relentless pursuit of hope.

I will be courageously opening up and confronting the overwhelming feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and the crushing weight of postpartum depression. I will be shedding light on the realities of seeking help, the stigma attached to mental health issues, and the unspoken "walk of shame" associated with my hospitalization.

This episode is an intimate conversation with my husband Chris, offering a beacon of hope for those faced with similar challenges. It aims to destigmatize postpartum depression, encouraging open dialogue and fostering a sense of community for those navigating through the complexities of mental health struggles.

Join us for an emotional and empowering discussion as I shares my transformative experience, offering insights, resilience, and a powerful message of strength amidst vulnerability.

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In Episode 3, I will begin the deep dive into the multiple issues we had with our newborn baby during the challenging height of COVID-19. I will uncover the difficulties I faced as a new mom as I delve into my journey with breast feeding and baby's weight gaining issues. Just when I thought I had one thing under control, BOOM, another issue pops up! I will share my unique experiences as a first time Mom during an unforgettable pandemic that had a direct effect on my future. Tune in to hear how I navigated our breast feeding journey and the multiple issues that followed after, as it all went south!

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In Episode 2, we recount the exquisite journey of delivering a baby during the challenging times of COVID-19 while choosing to keep the gender a delightful mystery. I will uncover the details about my labor process, delivery, and discharge home from the hospital. I will share the unique aspects of bringing a new life into the world amidst a pandemic. Tune in to hear how COVID changes things in the hospital, and the challenges that can arise under those circumstances. Join me this week to find out the gender of our new baby and celebrate with us as we become parents for the first time, making it a truly remarkable and unforgettable birth story.

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In this episode, I will lay the groundwork for this podcast. I truly believe that having my first pregnancy during COVID was a vast difference than what I "expected" to happen. COVID changed everything about my pregnancy and my hospital experience. I will be sharing my personal experiences, fears, and hopes during these unprecedented times. I will highlight the unique challenges and unexpected joys of pregnancy during a global health crisis. Join us as we explore the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy and the beautiful anticipation of welcoming a baby without knowing the gender!! It was a truly unforgettable adventure.

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The Delivered podcast is a place of hope and insight as we shine light on the taboo topic of Postpartum Depression. I will be diving deep into the world of Postpartum Depression with the help of the medical professionals and loved ones who guided me along in my journey. PPD is much more than a diagnosis.

This podcast will explore the depths of PPD to show it's weight & the several treatments that helped myself & other moms overcome Postpartum Depression.

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