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Lisa Pentangelo shares her deeply personal story of navigating motherhood, mental health challenges, and a life-altering spiritual experience.

After the birth of her son, Lisa began experiencing symptoms of peripartum depression, leaving her feeling detached from herself and the world around her. While maintaining a career and caring for her family, she silently battled feelings she didn't fully understand.

As life pressures mounted, Lisa experienced what she describes as a spiritual awakening that eventually evolved into spiritual psychosis—an intense period marked by profound spiritual experiences, unusual patterns of thinking, and a search for meaning during one of the most difficult times of her life.

Together, we discuss:

• Life before motherhood
• Working in finance, cosmetics, and plastic surgery
• Peripartum depression and postpartum mental health
• The impact of untreated mental health struggles
• Spiritual awakening vs. spiritual psychosis
• Therapy, healing, and recovery
• How asking for help can change everything

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of mental health conditions, psychosis, depression, and emotional distress.

If you're struggling, you're not alone. Resources are listed below.

Immediate Crisis Support (United States)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text: 988

Available 24/7 for:

• Emotional distress
• Suicidal thoughts
• Mental health crises
• Substance use crises
• Support for loved ones

Website:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Postpartum & Peripartum Mental Health

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Helpline:
1-800-944-4773

Text:
"Help" to 800-944-4773

Website:
Postpartum Support International

PSI provides support for:

• Peripartum depression
• Postpartum depression
• Postpartum anxiety
• Postpartum OCD
• Postpartum psychosis
• Family support

Episode Disclaimer (Optional)

The experiences discussed in this episode reflect Lisa Pentangelo's personal story and should not be considered medical advice. Experiences involving spiritual awakenings, psychosis, depression, or other mental health conditions can affect individuals differently. If you are experiencing symptoms that concern you, please consult a qualified mental health professional or healthcare provider.