Cutting to the Chase: A Real Talk on Postpartum & Healing

I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on the Push Thru Podcast, and I’m honored to share the episode with you. This conversation gave me space to reflect on a topic that hits close to home: navigating postpartum mental health as both a mom and a therapist.

In our discussion, I opened up about my personal experience with postpartum anxiety and the often overlooked emotional shifts that come with motherhood. As a therapist who specializes in attachment and trauma, I know how deeply the postpartum season can stir up old wounds, activate survival patterns, and challenge even the strongest relationships. But knowing that in theory and living it are two different things.

I shared candidly about making the decision to start postpartum medication, a choice that felt layered with stigma, professional pressure, and personal doubt. It was a powerful reminder that no amount of preparation can fully insulate us from the realities of postpartum mental health struggles. Even as someone who helps others navigate these challenges, I had to confront my own beliefs about strength, vulnerability, and asking for support.

One of the highlights of our conversation was reflecting on how much I learn from the mothers I work with. Whether they’re navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, or the invisible load of caregiving, these women are showing up every day to break cycles and build healthier emotional patterns for their families.

We also discussed how critical it is to normalize conversations about mental health, motherhood, and the realities of postpartum adjustment—especially within BIPOC communities, where stigma and silence often make these struggles feel even heavier.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your postpartum journey…
If you’ve questioned whether it’s okay to need help…
Or if you’ve wondered how therapy, medication, and support networks really fit into healing—This episode is for you.

I’d love for you to give it a listen. And if it resonates, share it with a mother in your circle who might need to hear that she’s not alone.