You Time | Self-care Podcast

Intense mood swings, exhaustion, sadness, and anger are all signs that something is off during a mother’s postpartum phase, but when does one draw the line and ask for help? Or how does a new mom get help in the first place? Jess and I chat about these questions and more in a candid conversation about postpartum depression, infertility, miscarriage, and the state of our health care system in the United States. There’s more to postpartum than the blissful moments’ everyone expects you to feel, this is a real story of a new mom’s strength and vulnerability. Meet Jess Jess is a certified therapist, mom of two, and founder of Light + Lotus. She is passionate about natural wellness, spirituality, and essential oils. Follow her on Instagram for daily inspiration and education. Topics Covered Jess’s road to motherhood | 3:37 Grateful but struggling| 9:24 The defining moment of “I need help” | 11:18 Picking up the phone | 15:32 Her experience with baby number two | 24:16 No mom focus| 33:10 Jess answers self-care que