Welcome to This Glorious Mess Little Kids. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is - confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises!

What did you think parenthood would look like? 

Did you expect your first year to be joyous, relaxing and filled with quality time to get to know your baby? 

But then it happens, and it's not at all what you anticipated. You're googling everything, you're exhausted and sudden suddenly you have 1001 things to worry about. 

Our guest today found herself googling her way through her first year of parenthood. She quickly realised something was wrong. Rachel Callen joins us to talk about Perinatal Anxiety and Depression, what she wishes she knew and how to help a friend who might be going through it. 

If you think you or someone you know may be suffering from depression, contact PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia. You can find their website here or call their helpline – 1300 726 306.

LINKS

You can read Rachel's article on Mamamia.com.au

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CREDITS

Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Guest: Rachel Callen, Community Champion for PANDA

Producers: Mikayla Floriano

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