In the tenth episode of The Embodied Mommy Podcast, Alyssa Knapp and season one guest host, Jayme Rose Gray, are joined by Angel Newton to discuss mental health during the Fourth Trimester. Angel is a practicing mental health therapist, specializing in perinatal mental health, women’s wellness, and couples therapy. The women talk about knowing when to seek help and how to find it in your own community, as well as, understanding that what you’re experiencing is temporary and that everything is going to be ok. During this episode, you will learn how to create yourself in your new role, and realize that joy and challenge can coexist.

Discussed in this episode:

• Personal experiences with mental health after giving birth
• Scary thoughts, physical symptoms, and when to seek help
• Mom rage and irritability
• Finding community support
• Knowing your limits and being assertive with your needs
• Seasons of giving versus seasons of taking
• Continuing conversations and consistently checking in
• Realizing therapy looks different for different people
• Different aspects of wellness
• Emotions from the loss experienced after giving birth
• Removing negatives influences and unapologetically being yourself
• Making the most of this time in your life and thriving
• Being intentional to better yourself in your life
• Managing expectations and leaning into your values

Offers:

• Alyssa’s Reiki Like a Mother Program: https://www.embodiedmommy.com/reiki-like-a-mother
• Jayme’s Offers: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray

Keep in touch:

Alyssa

• Instagram: @embodiedmommy
• Website: https://www.integrativewellnessjourneys.com/
• Links: https://linktr.ee/theembodiedmommy

Jayme

• Instagram: @jaymerosegray @trackingnorthco
• Links: https://linktr.ee/jaymegray

Angel

• Instagram: @stablewaycounseling
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angelicanewtonlcpc
• Website: www.stablewaycounseling.com

Resources:

• Fourth Trimester Support Circle: https://www.fourthtrimestersupportcircle.com/
• Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/
• Marco Polo App: https://www.marcopolo.me/people/