Episode 14: Motherhood & Intrusive Thoughts

In this episode, I’m opening up about something that so many mums experience - but so few of us talk about openly: intrusive thoughts in early motherhood.

If you’ve ever jolted awake in the night thinking your baby had fallen out of the crib, or that something terrible has happened - you’re not alone. I share my personal story of the early days as a chronically sleep-deprived new mum, waking in panic about all sorts of irrational fears. And more importantly - we explore why these thoughts happen and what you can do to feel calmer and more in control.

I explore: What intrusive thoughts actually are (and why they feel so real)
 🧠 The difference between postnatal anxiety and postnatal OCD
 🧠 What’s going on in the brain and nervous system during early motherhood
 🧠 Who is more prone to experiencing these thoughts, and why
 🧠 What can genuinely help

This episode is here to help you feel seen, supported and a lot less alone. If you’ve ever carried silent shame around your thoughts - please know, you’re not broken. You’re human. And there’s help.

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