Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health
Hosted by Chelsea Myers: Quiet Connection is a podcast where parents and caregivers share their experiences with PMADS, traumatic birth, fertility struggles, pregnancy/infant loss, and more without fear of judgment or criticism. Let's normalize the conversation and end the stigma! You are not alone. I see you.
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Episodes
179 episodes
Quiet Confessions: Postpartum PTSD, Triggers, & Flashbacks Pt. 1
Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed descriptions of medical trauma, panic attacks, and postpartum hemorrhage flashbacks. Please practice self-care while listening.In this episode of Quiet Confessions, host C...
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The Myth of Unexplained Infertility & Finding Grace in the Foster Care System: Rachel F's Story
When personal drive hits the barrier of unexplained infertility, how do you pivot? In this Quiet Connection episode, Chelsea joins Rachel Fulginiti, voice actor and host of From Foster 2 Forever podcast. Rachel dis...
Quiet Confessions: Chronically Overwhelmed Mama
In this episode of Quiet Confessions, Chelsea steps away from the chaos of everyday parenting to give a transparent update on where they are at—both physically and mentally.Recording from their bedroom while their three-year-old...
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"I'll Be Back, I Promise" - Beyond The Birth Trauma: Kathryn’s Story
What happens when a "Type A" social worker, who is used to connecting others to mental health resources, becomes the one fighting for her life and her sanity? In this episode, Chelsea connects with Kathryn, the advocate behind the highly...
Quiet Confessions: A Quick Update
Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Quiet Confessions—the little mini-episodes where you and I get to catch up one-on-one. To be completely transparent with you, I have not been doing well lately. My health has been a massive strug...
Dissociation, Postpartum Depression, and Somatic Healing: Naomi’s Story
What happens when the "blackness" you feel inside finally starts to speak? In this deeply moving episode of Quiet Connection, Chelsea connects with Naomi Morad, a mother of four and a trauma transformation specialist. Naomi...
The Power of a Mother’s Voice: Susan’s Story
In this deeply moving episode of Quiet Connection, I’m connecting with Susan Aguayo, a mother of nine and the founder of Kassy’s Kause. Susan shares the heart-wrenching story of her daughter, Kassy, a high achiever who tragically ...
Quiet Confessions: Psychiatric Hospitalization Part Ten (The Conclusion)
In this final installment of my postpartum psychiatric inpatient hospitalization series, I am opening up about the critical transition out of the darkest days and into structured outpatient care. I map out exactly what life looked like d...
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Trauma, Loss, and the Strength of Vulnerability in Motherhood: Caralyn's Story
In this extraordinarily candid episode, Caralyn Dreyer shares her challenging path into motherhood. She speaks honestly about living in "survival mode" her whole life, sharing her journey as an adoptee, her experience with sexual assault in col...
Quiet Confessions: Psychiatric Hospitalization Part Nine
In this latest "Quiet Confession," Chelsea takes us through the ninth installment of their postpartum psychiatric series. This episode covers their final inpatient hospitalization at the University of Vermont Medical Center—an experience they d...
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Advocacy is Love in Motion: Parenting a Child with Intensive Needs - Nancy F's Story
This week, Nancy Ferraro shares her raw and honest journey into motherhood after adopting her son George from Romania. George, whom they affectionately called "Hurricane George," arrived at age four with a host of unexpected disabilities...
Quiet Confessions: Psychiatric Hospitalization Part Eight
What happens when the "help" feels just as terrifying as the crisis itself?In this week’s Quiet Confession, Chelsea pulls back the curtain on one of the most complex parts of their postpartum recovery: the medication journey. Fr...
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High-Functioning Depression in Motherhood - Kendall's Story
What happens when you spend your entire pregnancy "preparing for battle" only to have the reality of motherhood still knock you off your feet? I’m connecting with Kendall Concini, a mental health advocate and author who knew her history with de...
Surrender, TFMR, and Finding Beauty Within it All: Remembering Wilde - Foster’s Story
When Foster Wilson’s second pregnancy took a heartbreaking turn, she found herself facing an impossible decision; one that no parent ever imagines having to make. In this episode, Foster opens up about her journey through cesarean b...
Quiet Confessions: Psychiatric Hospitalization Part Seven (Zulresso)
In this "Quiet Confession," I’m taking you back into the timeline of my perinatal psychiatric inpatient stays to focus on a specific event: my experience with the Zulresso (Brexanolone) infusion. At the time, in 2022, this was the o...
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Quiet Confessions: Psychiatric Hospitalization Part Six
*This episode discusses topics that may be triggering to some individuals. Please be mindful of your mental health.In this episode of "Quiet Confessions," Chelsea deviates from the timeline to explore a side of psychiatric hospi...
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Quiet Confessions: Psychiatric Hospitalization Part Five
This week we're continuing my journey through inpatient care, picking up right where we left off—the three or four days immediately following Thanksgiving at UNC Chapel Hill. In this episode, I’m sharing the raw, unedited reality of...
Quiet Confessions: Psychiatric Hospitalization Part Four
In this "Quiet Confessions" mini-episode, I continue my deep dive into my almost month-long stay at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill. Covering November 23rd and 24th, 2022, I detail the physical and emotional exhaustion of bei...
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Postpartum OCD and Meadow's Four Leaf Clover Heart - Sarah B's Story
When Sarah became a mom, she imagined the typical first moments of motherhood — snuggles, milestones, and sleepless nights. Instead, she found herself in a hospital room, staring at monitors, watching her newborn daughter’s heart beat outside h...
Postpartum Growth and Grace - Ann's Story
When Ann became a mother, she had a clear vision: warm cookies after school, laughter, and a picture-perfect family life. But when her daughter arrived early and needed a NICU stay, that dream collided with anxiety, depression, and a world she ...
Quiet Confessions: Psychiatric Hospitalization Part Three
In this "Quiet Confession," I’m taking us back to my second day of perinatal psychiatric hospitalization at UNC Chapel Hill. After recently finding the journal I’d kept during my treatment, I reflect on the stark difference b...
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Reclaiming Power After Infant Loss - Cyra's Story
When former doctor and EFT coach Cyra Baria became pregnant for the first time, she never imagined the heartbreak that would follow. After a traumatic pregnancy loss at 24 weeks, she faced deep grief, guilt, and isolation in a system tha...
Quiet Confessions: Psychiatric Hospitalization Part Two
After returning from my first hospitalization, realizing I was not any better, I took a leap of faith. In this episode, I recount the whirlwind that led me from my home in Vermont to one of the few specialized perinatal psychiatric units in the...
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Breaking Barriers in Maternal Mental Health - Stella's Story
When Stella Faulkner became a mom, she had no idea how much old trauma and new stress would collide. She joined a partial hospitalization program at The Motherhood Center after reaching her breaking point, which ultimately saved her life. But S...
Quiet Confessions: Psychiatric Hospitalization Part One
In response to an overwhelming listener poll, Chelsea begins a highly requested series detailing their three psychiatric inpatient experiences following the birth of their youngest child. In this first installment, Chelsea recounts the descent ...
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