Send us Fan MailWith it being the month of May, I felt like it was time to have a REAL and honest conversation about maternal mental health. While we’ve gotten slightly better at talking about postpartum depression, there are still many parts of motherhood and perinatal mental health that people quietly struggle through without support or understanding.Maternal mental health is about sooo much more than postpartum depression. It’s also anxiety, rage, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts, overstimulation, and loneliness. It’s the emotional weight of matrescence, and the invisible mental load mothers carry every.single.day. Ultimately, maternal mental health is not *just* an individual issue - it’s a public health issue that needs our attention, now, more than ever.I hope this episode reminds you that you are NOT failing at motherhood. You are human, and you were never meant to carry all of this alone. There is support available, and you deserve care LONG before things become unbearable!! Episode Recap:Why maternal mental health is about so much more than postpartum depressionThe many ways perinatal mental health struggles can show upHow normalized maternal suffering keeps moms struggling silentlyUnderstanding matrescence + identity shifts in motherhoodGrieving former versions of yourself while loving your children deeplyMaternal rage, overwhelm, and the invisible mental loadNormalizing intrusive thoughts + why trained support mattersLoneliness, isolation & unrealistic expectations in modern motherhoodHow unsupported systems impact maternal wellbeingWhy maternal mental health IS a public health issueThe importance of therapy, rest, community & shared supportMaternal mental health resources + reminders that struggling does not mean failure**Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health care. If you’re struggling or need support, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area, because you don’t have to go through it alone.Links/Resources:Ep. 3 | What “The Mental Load” Really Looks Like (and Why It’s So Damn Heavy)Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA)Postpartum Support InternationalFollow on Instagram @tztherapyCheck out my website