What happens when the “happiest time of your life” becomes the darkest?

This week, Kate and Tansy sit down with former police officer and mum of one (and one on the way), Eden Judd, for a raw, unflinching conversation about postnatal depression, anxiety, bipolar II, and the brutal truths of early motherhood that no one talks about on Instagram.

Eden shares how a traumatic birth, insomnia, and a crippling fear of asking for help led to a breakdown, and how she fought her way back through the doors of a Mother Baby Unit.

From the fear of having her child taken away to the deep stigma surrounding psychiatric medication during pregnancy, Eden opens up about what it really takes to survive and recover.Kate shares her own experience with perinatal PTSD, while Tansy dives into why judgment in motherhood is rampant—and why so many women feel they have to perform their way through pain.

You'll learn:

Why sleep is not a luxury in the postpartum period—it’s a survival strategy

How the system is failing new mothers, and what real care should look like

Why we need to stop judging mums who ask for help (and start showing up with lasagna)

Whether you're a mum, a support person, or someone navigating mental health while raising a family, this conversation is a must-watch.

Brutal, tender, funny, and deeply necessary.

Resources linked below for anyone who needs support.

COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence) – info & screening tools https://www.cope.org.au

PANDA – helpline for perinatal anxiety & depression https://www.panda.org.au

Gidget Foundation Australia – specialist care for new parents https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au

MumSpace (Parent‑Infant Research Institute) – free online mental health programs https://www.mumspace.com.au

Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness – emotional support for new mums https://www.peachtree.org.au

Lifeline – crisis support 24/7 https://www.lifeline.org.au

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