Having a baby isn't just about preparing for the baby. Mothers have to prepare themselves and the 5 S's as well (learn what they are in this episode). New Mom Coach Kallista Andersen acknowledges how scary and shocking having a baby can be. Hear from her on how best to prepare and get through the Postpartum season. 

The final parts of my journey take me to Ohio by way of Texas. I miss Halloween and Thanksgiving with my family, but am finally able to return home well to my family in time for Christmas. My after-thoughts on my journey and plans to keep podcasting.

This episode features my friend - Composer and Producer Kat Green who was in a residential treatment facility with me in 2021.  We're two gals who seemingly have it all together and yet find ourselves in treatment. We discuss our experience at the residential, good and bad, and urge people to get the help they need. 

When nothing was helping, I sought help in a place I never thought I would. It was incredibly hard and bleak. To this day, I am not sure it was the best decision, but it's part of my journey. It's what I felt I had to do at the time for me and my family, and it ultimately led me to my next steps. It's all a journey.

Newly recovered from Postpartum, I pile my plate high with things to do- just what my anxiety does NOT need. 

My husband William joins me for a candid conversation about what we went through as a couple, his thoughts and feelings on supporting me through my struggle, and how he thinks we came out. 

Holding onto hope and leaving no stone unturned, I send an email that lands me in an unexpected place. And the sun finally comes out again.

My medication that had always worked for 15 years stopped working "pooped out" after my baby was born. I was suffering from horrible anxiety and disturbing intrusive thoughts.