Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health
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.
Episodes
54 episodes
Quiet Connection: Postpartum Mental Health Trailer
Welcome to Quiet Connection, where we're normalizing the conversation and ending the stigma around the tough topics on the journey into parenthood. Whether you've experienced PMADS, Birth Trauma, Infertility, Loss, or any number of challenges, ...
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My Story- Part Two Mini Episode
In this episode, I share my personal journey and the changes I have experienced since my last update. I discuss my struggles with medications, weight gain, and various health issues, including a pituitary gland tumor that caused bleeding into m...
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15:54
Chelsea D
Chelsea, a licensed clinical social worker, shares her challenging birth experience and the struggles she faced both prior to and following the birth of her daughter in the season 3 finale. Her journey into motherhood found her navigating loss,...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:27:43
Randi-Lee B
This week, I’m chatting with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh, a mom, grandma, author, and advocate for mental health. She shares her experiences and challenges as a parent of a child with autism. She highlights the need to balance challenges and successes ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:14:15
Vashti K
This episode explores Vashti's journey into parenthood, including her experiences with pregnancy, childbirth, and fertility challenges. She talks about her experiences living in other countries and the different levels of support she received a...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:06:24
Vickie R
This week, Author Vickie Rubin opens up about the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis for her child and the anxiety she experienced as a parent. She also highlights the importance of a strong support system and the transformative power of...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:05:16
Emily C
This week, Emily, a trauma recovery coach, shares her journey of healing from a traumatic childhood and how it has impacted her experience of motherhood. She delves into the difficulties she encountered when adjusting to being a “mama” and emph...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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49:01
Courtney G
In this episode, Courtney, known as BeyondPPD to her social media followers, shares her experiences with perinatal mental health conditions and the importance of support and connection. TakeawaysPostpartum exp...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:12:33
Danielle S
In this week’s episode, Danielle Sullivan discusses the challenges she faced in building a support network when becoming a first time parent. She describes how receiving an ASD diagnosis later in life has impacted her approach to parenting, emp...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:17:15
Ashley P
In today’s episode you get to drop into a long overdue chat with one of my best friends, Ashley. We jump headfirst down several rabbit holes while discussing her journey into motherhood and how it affected her perception of herself as well as h...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:20:51
Drs Tim & May
In this episode, Drs. Tim and May delve into their personal journey through parenthood, shedding light on their unique perspectives as professionals in the medical field. They talk about the pressure to breastfeed, the unfair and unrealistic ex...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:34:34
Perla
In this episode, Perla K. Carino talks about becoming a mother, the difficulties she experienced throughout her pregnancy and giving birth, and her challenges with bonding and postpartum depression. She also discusses the phenomenon of phantom ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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55:12
Kim
In this episode, Kim, a self-proclaimed "overwhelmed mom" talks about her journey from the classroom to being a SAHM. Along the way, she picked up coping skills and created habits that have given her confidence and pride in who she is...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:04:22
Theresa
In this episode, Teresa shares her journey into motherhood and the challenges she faced along the way. She recounts the experience of her second son's premature birth and hospitalization, in addition to the profound effect her firstborn son...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:04:31
Season Three Resumes
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported and uplifted me through this latest medical challenge. I’m feeling super excited to be back to help share these incredible stories with you.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
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Season 3
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0:41
Season Three Update
Due to a medical challenge that I am navigating, season, three will be taking a little bit of a pause. I hope to be back at it soon, but in the meantime, remember, you are not alone, I see you.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif...
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Season 3
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Olivia P
In this episode, Olivia Prince discusses the importance of being prepared for pregnancy and childbirth, emphasizing the need for education and knowledge. She shares her experience of creating a birth plan and the importance of being emotionally...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:12:28
Michelle D.
In this episode, Michelle shares her journey of creating Connecting Mamas, a community for moms to come together and support each other. She also discusses the health problems she faced postpartum and how it affected her ability to take care of...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:10:58
Marc
In this week’s episode, Marc shares the importance of creating spaces for fathers to talk and share their feelings. It highlights the societal norms that discourage men from opening up and the need to break these walls down. He emphasizes the i...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:15:42
Courtney S.
In this episode, I’m connecting with Courtney, known to her Instagram followers as Knock on Motherhood. She shares her challenging path through fertility struggles, miscarriages, preeclampsia, and a traumatic birth, all the while highlighting h...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:06:39
Allie M
In the Season Three Premier, Ally Mirosevic, the founder and owner of Blissd, talks about her postpartum experience and how it inspired her to start her own business. She discusses her battle with postpartum depression and the importance of see...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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51:43
Season Three Promo
Get ready for Season Three of Quiet Connection: Postpartum Mental Health, premiering Monday, March 4th!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelsea-c-myers/message
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Season 3
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1:05
Lauren
In the season two finale of Quiet Connection, we go international! Lauren Bath, Australia's first professional Instagrammer, shares her wildly contrasting birth stories and how they've shaped her perception of herself and what's rea...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:33:16