What happens when you spend your entire pregnancy "preparing for battle" only to have the reality of motherhood still knock you off your feet? I’m connecting with Kendall Concini, a mental health advocate and author who knew her history with depression meant she couldn’t just "go with the flow."
Kendall opens up about the "ick factor" of sensory processing issues during pregnancy , the long six months it took to finally bond with her daughter due to silent reflux and feeding trauma , and why she decided to have a second child almost immediately, before her brain could talk her out of it.
We also dive into Kendall’s beautiful new book, which uses the analogy of a "cloud" to help children understand that Mom can be sad without it being their fault. This is a masterclass in self-advocacy, breaking generational cycles, and realizing that you are a worthy parent, even when you are facing mental health challenges.
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