#80 - Navigating Mom Mental Health with The Matrescence

In this episode, I'm joined by Megan and Lauren from The Matrescence, an online platform designed to help moms fill in the gaps to support their mental, physical, social, and emotional health.  We talk about.. - examples of postpartum difficulties including depression, anxiety, OCD, and rage - how to advocate for yourself in a health system that pays attention to baby and forgets about mom - how to navigate other common issues including gaslighting ourselves or by others, invalidating oneself, feeling lonely, and more You can find out more abut The Matrescence by downloading their app from the app store, going to www.thematrescence.com, or finding them on Instagram @thematrescence. https://www.thematrescence.com www.instagram.com/thematrescence This podcast should not be substituted, nor is meant to act as a substitute, for legitimate mental health treatment/a legitimate mental health treatment provider.  This podcast and any information in it is solely the reflection of general knowledge and cannot be taken as a personal therapeutic recommendation.  To find a therapist near you to work more directly with these issues, head over to IOCDF.org, psychologytoday.com,  or nami.org. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jennaoverbaugh/support