It's not uncommon these days to see the word trigger laced throughout our social media feeds. And while PTSD is not often associated with new motherhood or NICU motherhood, it is very much a real reality that we are hoping to shed some light on today. (Hint: It is not as scary as it sounds!)

In this episode we have a conversation with the one and only Natalie Retier with Prairieland Counseling Services. We have had the opportunity to chat with her on on a few of our podcast episodes, and we are always so grateful for her empathetic and compassionate voice when talking about harder and weightier topics in motherhood.

Throughout the episode we cover:
• What are triggers and what can they look/feel like?
• What is the value of seeing a licensed and trusted provider and how to find one?
• How can we implement self-compassion vs shame when we experience a trigger?

No matter where you are in your healing journey, you are never alone. 

For the link to Postpartum International mentioned in the episode, head to: https://www.postpartum.net/

Natalie specializes in reproductive mental health which includes peri-natal, post-partum, infertility, infant loss, paternal mental health, and the impact on couples. She has received specialized training in perinatal and post-partum mental health from Postpartum Support International, and was recently selected as the 2019 Outstanding Mental Health Counselor by the North Dakota Mental Health Counseling Association for my work with reproductive mental health. Her work as a child birth educator and her two children have sparked her passion of working with reproductive mental health!

To get connected with Natalie:
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