This conversation offers validation and practical insight into how postpartum anxiety differs from “baby blues,” why intrusive thoughts don’t mean you’re a bad parent, and what recovery can look like with the right support.
Tune in to Discover:
<ul>
 <li>What postpartum anxiety can feel like (and why it’s often misunderstood)</li>
 <li>How sleep deprivation can intensify anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts</li>
 <li>The difference between baby blues, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression</li>
 <li>How a Mother-Baby Program can help those facing postpartum anxiety</li>
 <li>Practical advice for new parents: advocating for needs, finding community, and getting outside daily</li>
</ul>
Resources
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://sagentbh.com/our-services/mother-baby-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sagent Behavioral Health Mother-Baby Program</a></li>
 <li>Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com</li>
</ul>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;This conversation offers validation and practical insight into how postpartum anxiety differs from “baby blues,” why intrusive thoughts don’t mean you’re a bad parent, and what recovery can look like with the right support.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tune in to Discover:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;What postpartum anxiety can feel like (and why it’s often misunderstood)&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;How sleep deprivation can intensify anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;The difference between baby blues, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;How a Mother-Baby Program can help those facing postpartum anxiety&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Practical advice for new parents: advocating for needs, finding community, and getting outside daily&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Resources&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://sagentbh.com/our-services/mother-baby-program/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Sagent Behavioral Health Mother-Baby Program&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Subscribe &amp; Review&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Everyday Therapy&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support.&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of Everyday Therapy, Brett Cushing, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Dr. Karin Ryan, Licensed Psychologist, are joined by special guest Rachel, who bravely shares her personal experience with severe postpartum anxiety. Rachel opens up about sleep deprivation, intrusive thoughts, fear of being alone with her baby, and the moment she realized she needed help.

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Postpartum Anxiety: A Real Story of Intrusive Thoughts, Shame, and Getting Help

Postpartum Anxiety: A Real Story of Intrusive Thoughts, Shame, and Getting Help

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