Navigating parenthood is hard enough alone, but add a PMAD to it and it’s a whole different experience. Erin Crites shares her experience navigating her mental health and motherhood in today’s episode. If you or someone you know is struggling, the Postpartum Support International HOTLINE is 1-833-943-5746 24/7 365 via text or call, the PSI warmline is 1-800-944-4773 and more information and support can be found at postpartum.net … Got a question or comment for me? Email [email protected]

After three years, today’s guest is finally feeling some hope in her struggle against postpartum depression and other mental health struggles. Her story is a reminder that the struggle for mothers is not linear, there is no guaranteed “recovery” date, but that in time, there will be better days ahead. For Emergency mental health crises, please dial 988 For Postpartum Help International text ‘HELP’ to 1800-944-4773 or call and leave a message and a trained volunteer will return your message shortly. You can also access more resources through PSI www.postpartum.net And for more immediate needs, you can dial 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746) for the 24/7 Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

The holidays are a shit show and that’s ok.

With the overturning of Roe v Wade on 6/24/2022 I felt it was important we continue our discussion on abortion because the right and access to safe and legal abortions affects all of us, especially mothers. Here is Torrey’s story. For more information and links to organizations I mention in the episode, please visit goodmomshavebaddays.com and scroll down to the blog post for today’s episode.

Follow Grace on Instagram and Facebook @gracepetersonrbm for the latest updates on her book. As always you can find me at goodmomshavebaddays.com, [email protected] and @goodmomshavebaddays on Instagram. If you or someone you know is in crisis, text HOME to 741741 to reach the crisis text line or text the Postpartum Support Internarional helpline ‘HELP’ to 1800-944-4773 or call and leave a message and a trained volunteer will return your message shortly. You can also access more resources through PSI www.postpartum.net *NEW* National Maternal Mental Health HOTLINE 1-833-943-5746 call 24/7 365!

Just a quick update on what’s happening in the world

Todays episode is heavy with triggers: we discuss suicidal ideation and attempts, postpartum psychosis, anxiety, depression, etc. as we discuss the case of Andrea Yates. For postpartum psychosis resources, visit www.postpartum.net/learn-more/postpartum-psychosis www.postpartum.net/get-help/postpartum-psychosis-help/#toggle-id-1. To grab a copy of Suzanne O’Malley’s book, visit https://www.amazon.com/Are-You-There-Alone-audiobook/dp/B00029DI1C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AHIPSWVTK36K&keywords=are+you+there+alone&qid=1651336747&sprefix=Are+you+there+allne%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1. For more info about Good Moms Have Bad Days, visit www.goodmomshavebaddays.com and follow me on Instagram @goodmomshavebaddays and email thoughts, suggestions for future episodes or questions to [email protected]. If you or someone you know is in crisis, text HOME to 741741 to reach the crisis text line or text the Postpartum Support Internarional helpline ‘HELP’ to 1800-944-4773 or call and leave a message and a trained volunteer will return your message shortly. You can also access more resources through PSI www.postpartum.net

This episode is a trip down the rabbit hole on how we as a society have created the idea of motherhood (and womanhood for that matter) ; what it means, what it looks like, how it’s changed and how it’s stayed the same … it’s got a little bit of everything. Resources include “The Mommy Myth: The Idealization of Motherhood and how it has undermined all women” https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-mommy-myth-the-idealization-of-motherhood-and-how-it-has-undermined-all-women_meredith-w-michaels_susan-douglas/270325/item/2524129/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3v6SBhCsARIsACyrRAnh1FS2csBC6oI7qWOCwj543CpUL0YMZV90xW-tEEGfGidZHtqw_CUaAkAlEALw_wcB#isbn=0743260465&idiq=2524129. Sara Peterson - writer of upcoming book Momfluenced … sara-Petersen.com or slouisepetersen on Instagram. (@sadbeigetoys is another great anti-momfluenced act) “A Woman of No Importance” A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II https://www.amazon.com/dp/0735225311/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_E2WV0D15EB6F854F5V2K. Radium Girls: The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women (Harrowing Historical Nonfiction Bestseller About a Courageous Fight for Justice) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1492650951/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_7Z4Y73SW6TANB0G8VCFM As always you can find me @goodmomshavebaddays on Instagram, goodmomshavebaddays.com or email me at [email protected]

Today we dive into the importance of Black Maternal Mental Health with a short recap of PSI Georgia’s 2022 Black Maternal Mental Health Summit followed by an interview with the amazing and brilliant Tamara Hunter.

Today we’re talking about mommy wine culture, the correlation of postpartum depression and binge drinking, and more. So grab your favorite non alcoholic beverage and have a listen. If you or someone you love is in crisis, text HOME to 741741 for the crisis text line. You can also text or call the Postpartum Support International Helpline at 1-800-944-4773, or text ‘HELP’ to the same number and a volunteer will get back to you ASAP. You can also find more info on their website at postpartum.net. You can find me at @goodmomshavebaddays on Instagram, visit www.goodmomshavebaddays.com or email me at [email protected] Please remember you are not alone, you are doing a great job, and with help you can get better. Stay strong.