TRIGGER WARNING! Post partum depression discussion!!
In this episode, I sat down with Amanda Flores, a culturally competent licensed marriage and family therapist who gets really real about her own experience with postpartum depression and anxiety. We talk about why maternal mental health is so overlooked, the added layer of chaos the pandemic dropped on moms, and why no one should have to do motherhood alone (despite what society tries to sell us).
Amanda shares the good, the hard, and the “I didn’t sign up for this” parts of being both a mom and a fire wife. We dig into cultural expectations, guilt, and the power of having support systems that actually… support. If you’ve ever felt like you’re supposed to hold it all together while falling apart inside, this conversation is a giant permission slip that you don’t have to.
Follow Amanda on IG @wholeheartedmamatherapy and Audra on @carryonfirefamily
Find Amanda on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amanda-flores-brea-ca/960098
For More information on Postpartum Support:
Visit Audra's website: https://carryoncarrion.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Maternal Mental Health
01:47 Personal Journey and Professional Insights
01:58 Navigating Postpartum Challenges During COVID
15:00 Finding Support and Healing Strategies
23:56 Balancing Motherhood and Partner's Career
25:30 Redesigning Postpartum Care in the U.S.
30:12 Overcoming Stigma: Asking for Help
31:58 The Importance of Community and Self-Care
32:18 Advocating for Maternal Health
34:48 Communication in Fire Families
37:34 Self-Care Essentials for New Moms
40:45 Leaving a Legacy of Support and Passion
46:49 Black and White Modern Animated Vlog YouTube Intro (2).mp4
Keywords
maternal mental health, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, support systems, self-care, motherhood, mental health resources, fire wife, community support, therapy, firefighter
