Ep 2 | Miscarriage, Motherhood, and Mental Health: Michelle's Journey
Welcome to Episode Two of Touched Out: A Mental Health Podcast for Parents!
In this heartfelt episode, host Carter is joined by Michelle from Canada, who courageously shares her journey from multiple miscarriages to motherhood. Michelle opens up about her mental health struggles, her husband&aposs ADHD and autism, and their shared experiences with seasonal and postpartum depression.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions on miscarriage, birth trauma, and mental health struggles. Listener discretion is advised.
Join us as Michelle discusses:
Overcoming Miscarriages: Michelle and her partner&aposs emotional journey through two traumatic miscarriages before welcoming their son, who was born via emergency C-section and spent time in the NICU.
Mental Health Challenges: Insights into Michelle&aposs battle with postpartum depression, seasonal depression, and anxiety, and how her husband&aposs ADHD and autism have impacted their family dynamics.
Birth and NICU Experiences: Personal recounting of the birth trauma and NICU stay, shedding light on the emotional and physical toll these experiences take on parents.
Coping Strategies: Practical advice on navigating mental health challenges while parenting, including seeking medical support, leveraging social media for community, and finding balance with a supportive partner.
Empowerment Through Sharing: Michelle&aposs story underscores the importance of community and destigmatizing mental health issues, offering a platform for others to feel seen and heard.
Listen to Michelle&aposs inspiring journey and gain valuable insights and support for your own parenting challenges. Subscribe now to Touched Out for more heartfelt conversations and practical tips on navigating parenthood and mental health.
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