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The Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 59: How My 25 in ’25 Became A Survival Manual for the Hardest Year of My LifeThis episode of Adventures with My Forties takes you inside my annual “25 in ’25” project — not as a checklist, but as a narrative of what kept me afloat during a year marked by fires, grief, medical emergencies, and profound change. I walk listeners through the goals I set last December, before life cracked open beneath my feet, and how revisiting those projects helped me regain momentum when the fog of tragedy began to lift.
From evolving out of hot yoga and falling in love with strength training, to reinventing my home with gardening and decluttering, to reading 100+ books and diving...
2025-12-1137 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 56: Nazaré: An Unexpected Masterclass in Human BehaviorWhat can a Brazilian telenovela villain teach us about boundaries and emotional freedom? Courtney explores Senhora do Destino and discovers that Nazaré Tedesco is an unexpected masterclass in human behavior.
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2025-11-0633 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 47 Hater-Proof: Your Social Media Comment Section Survival GuideConfession: I made this episode as a pep talk for future Courtney. In the not so distant future, my Read Around the World quest will reach the I's, and the I's include Israel, and folks on social media have some strong opinions about Israel. People have already suggested I should skip Israel. I won't be skipping Israel because (1) I'm Jewish and (2) that really defeats the purpose of the project. I'm trying to expose myself to new voices, not limit those voices based on political beliefs; and if I start eliminating countries based on political beliefs, what will be left...
2024-10-1840 min
We Are The Family RoomEp 30 - Postpartum Depression with Courtney NovakPostpartum depression and anxiety disorders are the number one complication of childbirth, and still today there are barriers to getting help. In this episode Karen talks with author and podcaster Courtney Novak about her experiences with postpartum depression, how she felt, how she got help, and her advice for anyone going through it now. Karen met Courtney when Courtney asked if she could hold her peer-to-peer support group at The Family Room over five years ago. Courtney supported moms through her group, her book, and podcast and continues to talk about depression and anxiety today. Courtney Novak is...
2023-03-0735 minWe Are The Family RoomEp 30 - Postpartum Depression with Courtney NovakPostpartum depression and anxiety disorders are the number one complication of childbirth, and still today there are barriers to getting help. In this episode Karen talks with author and podcaster Courtney Novak about her experiences with postpartum depression, how she felt, how she got help, and her advice for anyone going through it now. Karen met Courtney when Courtney asked if she could hold her peer-to-peer support group at The Family Room over five years ago. Courtney supported moms through her group, her book, and podcast and continues to talk about depression and anxiety today. Courtney Novak is...
2023-03-0735 min
Adventures With Postpartum Depression87 Maternal Mental Health Is A Journey, Not A DestinationIt's Maternal Mental Health Week 2021! Maternal mental health is a cause near and dear to my heart. When I talk and write about maternal mental health, I end up focusing on postpartum depression. That's an important subject that needs attention, but maternal mental health does not end with the postpartum period. We deserve excellent mental health our entire lives, not just when we have a little baby at home.
In other news, between May 5 and May 9, 2021, my memoir Adventures With Postpartum Depression is free on Amazon. Happy downloading!
Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. The music is "Carpe Di...
2021-05-0526 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 26: Maternal Mental Health Is A Journey, Not A DestinationIt's Maternal Mental Health Week 2021! Maternal mental health is a cause near and dear to my heart. When I talk and write about maternal mental health, I end up focusing on postpartum depression. That's an important subject that needs attention, but maternal mental health does not end with the postpartum period. We deserve excellent mental health our entire lives, not just when we have a little baby at home.
In other news, between May 5 and May 9, 2021, my memoir Adventures With Postpartum Depression is free on Amazon. Happy downloading!
Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. Th...
2021-05-0525 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 25 The Mirrors That Reflect Our Inner WorkThis week, I am talking about the mirrors that reflect our inner work: art! dreams! other people! especially annoying people! and signs from the Universe! We all have work to do during this lifetime, and there are so many ways to find that work. I discuss some of the things that act as mirrors to show me the work I am ignoring (or denying).
Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. The music is "Carpe Diem" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
2021-04-2037 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 24 Pandemic PhilosophyThis week, I talk about the thoughts that are helping me stay sane as my family embarks on our next pandemic adventure: the hybrid hellscape.
Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. The music is "Carpe Diem" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
2021-04-0727 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 23 Building New,Radiant BeliefsMy feelings have helped me identify some toxic, outdated beliefs. Now I am working to replace those beliefs with new, radiant ones. In this episode, I describe the things I am doing to build these new beliefs. Spoiler alert: I am embracing the shit out of affirmations!
Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. The music is "Carpe Diem" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
2021-03-1033 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 22 Identifying My Core ValuesLet's talk about values! Last week, I listened to the audiobook of Dare to Lead by Brené Brown. The second part of the book is called Living Into Our Values and it changed my attitude about values.
I love values. I have journaled extensively about my values. I’ve talked about values with my therapist many times. I’ve probably blogged about my values (but I don’t have the time to dig through old posts now) (please god, will distance learning ever end?) After several months of work, I identified my list of twenty-ish values. Hooray! I knew all...
2021-02-2531 minThe Courtney Novak Podcast21 My Feelings Have Messages I Want To heedI am a feelings amateur but this week, I talk about feelings, from my history of suppressing my feelings to my current work to use my feelings as a tool to figure out my subconscious beliefs. We live in a culture that does not value feelings, but I believe feelings are important. Feelings are vital to our work to become our best selves. I felt awkward and completely out of my comfort zone with this episode, but I am excited to do this work.
Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. The music is "Carpe Di...
2021-02-1940 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 20 The Space Between Hope and DespairI got a little philosophical for this episode. Over the past couple months of pandemic and distance learning life, I have noticed that I am my best self when I occupy the space between hope and despair. Hope and despair are mindsets that look to the future. Hope might seem more optimistic than despair, but it conditions future happiness on wanted outcomes. It sets me up for disappointment and discontent. With both mindsets, I feel unsettled and torn from the present. I feel as if my life is somehow lacking. When I occupy the space between hope and despair...
2021-01-1926 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 19 Looking Back At 2020 & Ahead To 2021Happy Almost New Year! At the end of the year, I like to look back at the year I have had and reflect on the work I did to become a better version of myself. I thought that 2020 was going to be a total dumpster fire but after thinking back on the year, was pleasantly surprised to see how much I have grown as a person over the last twelve months. I would never have chosen a pandemic or distance learning for 2020, but that's what happened, and those experiences pushed me through some incredible growth. I have a lot...
2020-12-3054 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 18 Putting the SELF in Self-HelpI love self-help books! But that has not always been the case. When I was younger, I felt drawn to the self-help section at the bookstore but ashamed at the idea of reading those books. After I I got my first Kindle, I started to make up for lost time. I have learned to be an active participant in the self help books I read, embracing only the ideas that work for me. But the past few years, I took Marie Kondo's books about decluttering a bit too seriously. I internalized some subconscious belief that if I did not...
2020-12-1336 min
Adventures With Postpartum Depression86 Postpartum Pep TalkThis week, I wanted to drop in and say, "Hello!" because the e-book of my memoir, Adventures With Postpartum Depression, is free now, December 8-12, on Amazon. It's my early Christmas gift for all the mamas struggling right now. And while I was saying hello, I thought I would give a pep talk for all the postpartum mamas because sometimes, you just need someone to tell you, "You can do this. Yeah, this is tough. But I believe in you." Because seriously, mamas, I do believe in you and I know how tough newborns are - and in 2020, sweet...
2020-12-0830 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression85 A Very Pandemic Holiday SeasonThis episode is Episode 17 from my new podcast, Adventures With My Forties. But the things I had to say for that show are just as relevant - possibly more! - for mamas with a maternal mood disorder. I talk about the upcoming 2020 holidays. Spoiler alert: the holidays will be a bit different this year because hello, #pandemic. I am trying my best to lower/change my expectations so my family can still enjoy this time of year. I talk about the mindset I am trying to embrace so I do not drive myself crazy. (Or at least, crazier than...
2020-11-1900 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 17 A Very Pandemic Holiday SeasonThis week, I talk about the upcoming 2020 holidays. Spoiler alert: the holidays will be a bit different this year because hello, #pandemic. I am trying my best to lower/change my expectations so my family can still enjoy this time of year. I talk about the mindset I am trying to embrace so I do not drive myself crazy. (Or at least, crazier than usual.)
Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. The music is "Carpe Diem" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
2020-11-1925 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 16 Distance Learning Suuuucks Soooo MuuuuchThis week, I revisit the topic of distance learning because hello, it's 2020 and starting to feel like my second grader will never go back to "normal" school. I was in a 2020 rut at the beginning of October and feeling broken by distance learning. It is so time consuming! And aggravating! But then, my muse gave me an idea: I needed to stop working on my fantasy series and work on a new book called The Distance Learning Activity Book For Parents Just Barely Holding On To Their Last Shred Of Sanity. Writing and publishing that book restored my spirits...
2020-11-1332 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp.15 Catholic School DetoxI went to Catholic school for 11.5 years, from about halfway through first grade until the day I graduated from high school in 1997. I have not practiced Catholicism since 1997, but I am starting to realize that I internalized a lot of toxic beliefs during my Catholic school years. I am now working to find those beliefs and reject them. I have felt called to do this work for a long time but have avoided it. But I am ready now to face my Catholic school demons.
Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. Or, they will b...
2020-10-1535 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp.14 Reclaiming My VoiceWhen I was about eighteen and nineteen years old, I had a few experiences that made me feel like my voice, in both speaking and writing, was not good enough. There was the high school frenemy who told me that I was not funny. Then there was the college "friend" who criticized my potty mouth. And lastly, a creative writing professor basically convinced me that my writing was not any good. I took these experiences to heart and abandoned my personal voice in favor of a voice that I thought people would like more. But now, I am 41 and...
2020-10-0737 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 13 Bumbling My Way Toward Better BoundariesThis week, I talk about boundaries. Spoiler alert: I am not an expert in having boundaries! Instead, I am an expert in not having healthy boundaries. I share how my boundaries used to be total crap - in some cases, they were too extreme and I shut people out; in other cases, they almost didn't exist; and in still other cases, I would manage to set a boundary but then feel like a horrible being. I have been bumbling my way toward having healthier boundaries and in the past year, I have noticed that I feel much better about sa...
2020-09-2440 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 12 The Dangerous Self-Care MythI love self-care. I believe it is necessary and vital to our lives. BUT: I also believe that self-care gets presented to women as the panacea to all their problems. Feeling down? Buy a scented candle. Feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied with your life? Take a bubble bath! But as awesome as self-care is, it's not a substitute for following your inner divine call. If you are feeling miserable because your authentic self has been crushed by society, then it is going to take more than a mani-pedi to feel like your true radiant self. I think the idea that...
2020-09-1742 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 11 Pandemic Parenting Jedi Mind Tricks, Part TwoUnder the best of circumstances, parenting is tough. Add in a pandemic and some distance learning? Holy sh*t. At the beginning of the pandemic, I wished there was a “Guide to Parenting During A Historic Pandemic” that would help me navigate these stormy times. But the more I reflect on it, the more I realize that the parenting principles that helped me stay sane pre-pandemic also help me stay sane in 2020. In this episode, which is Part 2 of 2, I dive into the principles that are guiding my adventures with pandemic parenting.
Show notes are availa...
2020-09-1042 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression84 Pandemic ParentingThis week, I am sharing Episode 10 from my new podcast, Adventures with My Forties, because I think it is also helpful for any parent. When I had PPD, my recovery focused on managing my worst symptoms like insomnia, anxiety and OCD rituals. But I was also struggling to find my footing as a new parent. In this episode, I talk about the "Jedi mind tricks" that help me thrive as a parent, before and now during the pandemic.
Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. The music is "Carpe Diem" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons...
2020-09-0849 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 10 Pandemic Parenting Jedi Mind Tricks, Part OneUnder the best of circumstances, parenting is tough. Add in a pandemic and some distance learning? Holy sh*t. At the beginning of the pandemic, I wished there was a "Guide to Parenting During A Historic Pandemic" that would help me navigate these stormy times. But the more I reflect on it, the more I realize that the parenting principles that helped me stay sane pre-pandemic also help me stay sane in 2020. In this episode, which is Part 1 of 2, I dive into the principles that are guiding my adventures with pandemic parenting.
Show notes are available at C...
2020-09-0340 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 9 Pandemics SuckLast weekend, I was feeling grumpy and worn out from the pandemic. I vented to some friends during a park play date, and my friend Katie said, "This is hard. It is really, really hard." I needed that reminder. It seems so obvious: of course this is hard. But it has been so hard for so long, I sometimes forget that we are living through extraordinary circumstances. In this episode, I am taking the time to acknowledge how difficult living through this pandemic is. It was very helpful for me to make this episode. I hope it helps some...
2020-08-2732 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp.8 Reconnecting With My IntuitionI have spent the past seven years reconnecting with my intuition. For most of my life, I ignored my intuition. I trusted the opinions of other people too much to value my own inner wisdom. But as part of my recovery from postpartum depression, I started to rebuild my relationship with my intuition. It's a bit like a muscle. The more I connect with my intuition, the easier it is for me to access that part of myself. I discuss the reasons I lost touch with my intuition and then the ways I have rebuilt and strengthened my intuitive...
2020-08-2047 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 7 Embracing Radiant HealthThis week, I am talking about my pursuit of radiant health. A few years ago, I decided to switch my primary physician from a traditional Western doctor to a naturopath who is helping me make lifestyle changes to take better care of my body. Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. The music is "Carpe Diem" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
2020-08-1431 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 6 When Guilt is Bullsh*tThis week, I talk about motherhood guilt and the guilt I felt even before I became a mother. As women, we are conditioned by society to get our sense of worth for doing things for others. When we attend to our own needs and passions, we can start to feel guilty. I have been examining my feelings of guilt and discovered some beliefs in my subconscious related to my sense of worth. And you know what I am seeing? Bullshit. The guilt I feel as a mom and a woman is total, utter bullshit!
Show notes are a...
2020-08-0537 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 5 Neglect the HouseworkThis week, I talk about why you should NEGLECT THE HOUSEWORK. I am not suggesting you let your house look like it was hit by a tornado, but I do think it is important to let yourself take time to answer your divine call and do whatever creative work fires you up, even if that means there is a little dust on the picture frames. I talk about one of my favorite books, If You Want To Write: A Book About Art, Independence and Spirit, by Brenda Ueland, especially the chapter with the fantastic name "Why Women Who Do T...
2020-07-2932 min
Adventures With Postpartum Depression83 Pandemic AnxietyI started a new podcast called Adventures With My Forties. It is now available on iTunes and the usual places for podcasts. For that show, I did an episode about my anxiety during the pandemic. (Spoiler alert: I'm back on Zoloft.) I am sharing that episode here because anxiety is often a big part of postpartum depression.
Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. The music is "Carpe Diem" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
2020-07-2343 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 4 Distance Learning and Mental HealthWe are back to distance learning this fall, and we have no idea what it is going to be like. I talk about my plan to stay open minded about distance learning while keeping my family's wellbeing front and center. Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. The music is "Carpe Diem" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
2020-07-2340 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 3 Welcome to Perimenopause?I am on Day 41 of my menstrual cycle - is this the start of perimenopause? Or just pandemic stress? I talk about what I know about perimenopause (not a lot) and my goals for this journey. Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. The music is "Carpe Diem" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
2020-07-1727 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 2 Anxiety During the PandemicIn this episode, I dive into the how, the when and the why of my pandemic anxiety and also about my resistance to going back on medication. If you would like to be in touch, please visit my website CourtneyHenningNovak.com.
The music is "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
2020-07-1138 minThe Courtney Novak PodcastEp. 1 Introduction and WelcomeWelcome to my new podcast! This episode is an overview of the topics I hope to cover as I try to figure out how to thrive during my forties. I touch on mental health, motherhood and the pandemic. Show notes are available at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. The music is "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License. Thanks for listening!
2020-07-1106 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression82 A Very Pandemic Mother's DayHappy Mother's Day 2020! If you are listening to this episode during the week it airs, the Kindle version of my memoir Adventures With Postpartum Depression is FREE from Sunday, May 10 to Thursday, May 14, 2020. This is my Mother's Day gift to you! (Flowers would be tough.) The book is also now part of the Kindle Unlimited universe. And of course, it is always available on Amazon as a paperback or e-book. This week, I talk about motherhood during the Covid-19 pandemic and how sheltering-at-home has prompted me to take a closer look at my PPD experiences and beliefs about motherhood...
2020-05-1044 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression81 Alexia's StoryThis is episode 81, formerly episode 8, featuring an interview with Alexia Johnstone. This was actually the first interview I ever did for the show! Unfortunately, some earlier episodes dropped off the feed due to storage issues, but I still had the original file. Hooray! I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I enjoyed getting to talk to Alexia about her adventures with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, pregnancy depression and postpartum OCD. Thank you, Alexia, for being my first ever guest! The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. My old email address and website broke (sigh), but you...
2020-05-051h 01Adventures With Postpartum Depression80 Postpartum Depression During the PandemicHi, everyone! I retired the show a year and a half ago but felt compelled to post a special episode during the Covid-19 crisis. I am currently sheltering at home with my husband Nathan, daughter Pippa (7 now!) and son Julian (4 years old). I wish I had some special advice for parents with newborns and babies during the pandemic, but mainly, I just want you to know that I see you, I see your extra stress, and I love you. My old website died, so I am writing now at CourtneyHenningNovak.com. You can also follow me on IG @CourtneyNovak...
2020-03-2836 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression79 Living Beyond PPDThis week, I give an update on the past couple months of my life and the changes I have been making as I enter a new phase of my life. I have fully recovered and healed from postpartum depression, and my intuition told me that it was time to cease my involvement with the peer-to-peer postpartum support group that I started. That was tough. And then, my intuition told me it was time to stop producing new episodes for this podcast. That was an even more difficult decision to embrace. But here I am, finally posting what I believe...
2018-11-0622 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression78 Emily Souder's Story And Traumatic Birth ExperiencesThis week, Emily Souder shares her personal and professional stories on the show. Emily is the mother of two littles, ages one and three, and she shares her personal postpartum adventures, including a traumatic birth experience. She is also a licensed clinical social worker answering the call to work with mothers during their transition to motherhood. We also talk about her book, Birth Story Brave, which is a resource to help you writer your personal birth story. Her latest book, Birth Story Held, is a guide for doctors, midwives and doulas who need to process their experiences with their...
2018-09-1745 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression77 Brandon's Story: When Your Significant Other Has PPDThis week, Brandon shares his story of what it is like to support his wife Tyra during her second round of postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. If you haven't listened to it already, Tyra shared her story in Episode 74. Thank you, Brandon, for your insights. Show notes will be available at PPDadventures.com. If you would like to share your story, email Courtney@PPDadventures.com. (There's just a few more weeks left of the 2018 season, but I'm still taking names for the 2019 season.) The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thank you for listening and I hope you...
2018-08-2746 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression76 Looking Ahead To The New School YearHello, Adventurers! Pippa started kindergarten yesterday, so today, I'm thinking about my goals for the 2018-2019 school year. I'm also trying to figure out how involved I want to be at my kids' schools and how much time I want to keep for myself and my self-care. As I mentioned during the episode, I've been blogging almost every day. Blog posts related to maternal mental health are at PPDadventures.com. Everything else is at my new website, CourtneyHenningNovak.com. That's my little new world to figure out my interests and passions as I navigate motherhood. Next week, we are...
2018-08-1422 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression75 Dyane Harwood's Story of Bipolar DisorderThis week, I talk with Dyane Harwood, author of the memoir Birth of a New Brain: Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder. Dyane's memoir is amazing, and I keep thinking about all the issues she discusses, from the financial constraints of recovery to the difficulty of finding the right medication (and psychiatrist!) and so much more. This is a memoir about bipolar disorder, but I think it will inspire any mother who has suffered from a mood disorder. Thanks, Dyane, for coming on the show and writing such a beautiful book! Show notes will be available on PPDadventures.com. If...
2018-07-3151 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression74 Tyra's Story of Postpartum Depression and Postpartum AnxietyThis week, Tyra Fainstad shares her story of postpartum depression and anxiety. Tyra suffered from PPD and anxiety after the birth of her daughter who is now 2 years old. When she got pregnant with her son, she did everything she could to prepare for and prevent a second round of PPD. When her son was born a few months ago, things seemed to be going well. With her daughter, sleep and breastfeeding had been big triggers for Tyra's anxiety, but for the first month postpartum with her son, these were not issues. But when her son was about six...
2018-07-191h 02Adventures With Postpartum Depression73 Rita's StoryThis week, Rita shares her story of postpartum depression and anxiety. Rita had a history of depression before she got pregnant. She felt anxious during her entire pregnancy. After her son was born, postpartum depression hit her immediately. Since watching the documentary When the Bough Breaks, she has wanted to help others moms with a maternal mood disorder. Thank you, Rita, for sharing your story on the show! Show notes will be available at PPDadventures.com. If you would like to share your story on an upcoming episode, email Courtney@PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound...
2018-07-1243 minAdventures With Postpartum DepressionMemoir: Chapters 8 and 9For the next couple of weeks, I am sharing the audio version of my memoir, Adventures with Postpartum Depression. I don't have the time or resources to put together a fancy-schmancy formal audio version (yet!) so instead, I'm sharing it on the podcast. In this installment, I read Chapter 8: Insomnia and Chapter 9: My Breaking Point. By the end of Chapter 9, I have told my obstetrician about my symptoms and agreed to voluntarily admit myself to the hospital for psychiatric care.
I hope to get this all done and shared by the end of June. If you can't wait to...
2018-06-2032 minAdventures With Postpartum DepressionMemoir: Chapters 6 and 7For the next couple of weeks, I am sharing the audio version of my memoir, Adventures with Postpartum Depression. I don't have the time or resources to put together a fancy-schmancy formal audio version (yet!) so instead, I'm sharing it on the podcast. In this installment, I read Chapter 6: The First Six Weeks (which describes my descent in depression) and Chapter 7: Checking, Checking, Checking (which describes the development of my OCD rituals).
I hope to get this all done and shared by the end of June. If you can't wait to hear the rest of the book, head over...
2018-06-1833 minAdventures With Postpartum DepressionMemoir Chapters 4 and 5For the next couple of weeks, I am sharing the audio version of my memoir, Adventures with Postpartum Depression. I don't have the time or resources to put together a fancy-schmancy formal audio version (yet!) so instead, I'm sharing it on the podcast. In this installment, I read Chapter 4: Pregnancy, aka A Fancy Word for Hell and Chapter 5: In Which My Adventures With Postpartum Depression Begin (this covers labor and delivery).
I hope to get this all done and shared by the end of June. If you can't wait to hear the rest of the book, head over to...
2018-06-1335 minAdventures With Postpartum DepressionMemoir, Prologue, Chapters 1-3For the next couple of weeks, I am sharing the audio version of my memoir, Adventures with Postpartum Depression. I don't have the time or resources to put together a fancy-schmancy formal audio version (yet!) so instead, I'm sharing it on the podcast. In this installment, I read The Prologue, Chapter One: The Girl with Hypchondria (some back story about why I was anxious going into motherhood), Chapter Two: Love and Marriage (a little more backstory that helps understand my particular PPD journey) and Chapter Three: Let's Make A Baby! (the process by which I decided I wanted to...
2018-06-1145 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression72 Personal UpdateThe past few months, I have been working on improving my physical health. As strong as my mental health has been since I recovered from PPD, I know I will feel even better once I lose weight and reclaim my body. My thyroid is not working as well it should; my iron level is low; my cholesterol is way too high; but hey, my Vitamin D is tip-top. I'm also trying to shout less often at my children and slowly but surely making progress on that front. Later this summer, stay tuned for the podcast audio version of my...
2018-06-0625 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression71 Stephanie Trzyna's StoryThis week, Stephanie Trzyna shares her story of postpartum depression and anxiety on the show. Stephanie is the mother of an eleven and half year old daughter. Although she overcame postpartum depression, she still struggles with anxiety. For years, she has been an advocate fighting to crush the stigma of mental illness. Thank you, Stephanie! I loved talking to you. Your story and work are inspirational. Show notes will be available at PPDadventures.com. If you would like to share your story on a future episode, please email Courtney@PPDadventures.com. My memoir Adventures with Postpartum Depression is now...
2018-05-2446 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression70 Stephanie M.'s StoryThis week, Stephanie M. shares her story of a difficult pregnancy, traumatic birth, emergency hysterectomy, and postpartum depression. As part of her postpartum journey, she was hospitalized in the psych ward for a week. These days, she is feeling much better but her recovery is not yet over. Thank you, Stephanie, so much for sharing your story on the show. If you would like to share your story on an upcoming episode, please email Courtney@PPDadventures.com. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. My book is also available now on Amazon, but you can get the link for...
2018-05-151h 14Adventures With Postpartum Depression69 Thoughts on Mother's DayThis Sunday, it's Mother's Day in the United States, and I felt inspired to share some thoughts and rants on the holiday. I talk about my first Mother's Day as a mom, which totally sucked, seeing as I was in the darkness of postpartum depression. I also talk about how one day is not enough to honor a mother. We should feel cherished throughout the year! My advice is to do what feels right for you on Mother's Day and to not compare your day to what you see on social media. (Staying off social media would not be...
2018-05-1030 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression68 Lauren's StoryThis week, Lauren shares her story of antenatal and postpartum depression. Lauren is the mother of two girls, ages 3 years old and 10 months. She did NOT experience a mood disorder during her first pregnancy and postpartum period. When she got pregnant three months after a miscarriage, Lauren then went through pregnancy hell. Her traumatizing pregnancy was followed by a traumatic birth. For the first two weeks after delivery, Lauren felt euphoric but then she experienced severe postpartum depression. She had PTSD from her pregnancy, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, disassociation, and suicidal ideation. She is now finally emerging from the...
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Stop Stressing Me Out#60 Adventures in Postpartum Depression with Courtney NovakToday on the podcast we're joined by podcaster, author and fellow survivor of postpartum depression, Courtney Novak.
We talk about her own experience in PPD, what the experience of hospitalization was like, how it's changed her parenting, and more. Courtney has done so much self-reflection, so the truth bombs that she dropped blew my mind and I learned so much.
Check out her book here: https://amzn.to/2qXCzed
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2018-05-0346 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression67 Emily Richter's Story of OCD and Postpartum DepressionThis week, Emily Richter, aka The OCD Mama, shares her story of postpartum depressive, obsessive compulsive disorder, and anxiety. As a child, Emily was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. Her symptoms were effectively managed with medication. In high school, she weaned off medication and for many years, she felt great. After giving birth to her first child, though, her obsessive compulsive disorder returned. It took Emily several months to ask for help, but now she is doing much better and feels like herself again. Thanks, Emily, for coming on the show! Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Be...
2018-04-3044 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression66 Courtney Talks About Stomach Bugs, Food, and the Uncertainty of LifeThis week, I talk about the things I have been learning lately from my life. I had a stomach bug last week, and felt really bitter about that, but then realized it was a blessing-in-disguise helping me with my current spiritual journey with food. (whew, try saying that three times fast.) Life is an adventure, and ultimately, I'm so glad that I get to be human and experience the uncertainty. My book, Adventures with Postpartum Depression, is currently available on Amazon as an e-book if you would like to support my work. If you prefer free, head over to...
2018-04-2434 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression65 Rachel's StoryThis week, Rachel Duff, a single mom, shares her postpartum story. She opens up about a lot of difficult issues, including miscarriage, relationship issues with her ex-fiance, money troubles, and self-harming. Trigger warning: during her darkest days, Rachel cut herself with a blade. In January, she started taking Wellbutrin and she is starting to emerge from the darkness. This is an intense, inspiring episode. Thank you, Rachel, for being so brave and honest. Show notes are available at PPDadventures. My memoir is also now available as an ebook on Amazon. Just search for Adventures with Postpartum Depression if you...
2018-04-161h 53Adventures With Postpartum Depression64 Laurie's StoryThis week, Laurie Syphard shares her story of postpartum depression. After the birth of her first daughter, she experienced PPD, primarily through extreme anxiety and obsessions. After the birth of her second daughter, she did not experience any PPD. During her recovery, she had to stay briefly at the hospital. She talks about the different things that helped her recovery, including advocacy for maternal mental health. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. (This week, I'm actually getting the notes published before the episode which is a shocking amount of togetherness that will never happen again.) If you'd like...
2018-04-0956 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression63 Stress vs. AnxietyThis week, I talk about my continued adventures with anxiety. Although I'm much less anxious than I was before I had postpartum depression, I recently discovered some buried anxiety after I gave up my food addictions. So now I am physically and emotionally losing weight! As I work through this latest batch of anxiety, I have done a lot of thinking about the difference between stress and anxiety. I also share some tips about the things that have been helping me become a less anxious mama. I will be starting back up with interviews next week. If you would...
2018-04-0338 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression62 Courtney's Further Adventures With AnxietyThis week, I give a personal episode about my overall health. In January, I had epic PMS and decided to quit sugar and caffeine. That improved my moods enormously. I did not have any mood swings with my February cycle but instead, I had some insomnia. (Yay.) After a lot of soul searching, I realized that I had been using sugar to numb my anxiety. Yes, I made a lot of improvements on the anxiety front during my recovery from postpartum depression, anxiety and OCD. But overeating kept a lot of anxiety hidden from my conscious self. Now that...
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Adventures With Postpartum Depression61 Kelly Thoele's Story of PPD and Pregnancy DepressionThis week, Kelly Thoele shares her story of pregnancy depression and postpartum depression. She describes her difficult pregnancy and scary emergency c-section. For the first twelve weeks postpartum, she struggled and sank into depression. Then, she watched the documentary When the Bough Breaks. That was her wakeup call. She saw her doctor the next day, went on Lexapro, and felt better very quickly. Now she is leading Team Orlando for the 2018 Climb Out of the Darkness. Thank you, Kelly, for sharing your story! For show notes, head over to PPDadventures.com. Email Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you would like...
2018-03-151h 06Adventures With Postpartum Depression60 Fiona's Story of Adjustment DisorderThis week, Fiona shares her postpartum story of anxiety, depression and adjustment disorder. During our conversation, she brought up a lot of important issues, like breastfeeding difficulties, shame and guilt, and self-care. Thanks, Fiona, for sharing your journey! For show notes, visit PPDadventures.com. If you would like to share your story on a future episode, please email Courtney@PPDadventures.com. The intro must is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thank you for listening and have a lovely week.
2018-03-081h 00Adventures With Postpartum Depression59 Jeremy's Story of Postpartum Depression and AnxietyThis week, Jeremy Hornberger shares her story of postpartum depression and anxiety, which hit hard and fast after giving birth to her daughter. Now Jeremy is leading Team Baltimore for the 2018 Climb Out of the Darkness. Thank you, Jeremy, for sharing your story! Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Don't forget to sign up for the email list so you can get a free copy of the e-book version of my memoir, Adventures With Postpartum Depression, when it is published this spring. If you are interested in sharing your story on a future episode, email Courtney@PPDadventures.com...
2018-03-011h 22Adventures With Postpartum Depression58 Sam White's Story of Postpartum Depression and Bipolar DisorderThis week, Sam White shares her postpartum story. After a difficult pregnancy, Sam quickly became depressed after giving birth to her son. When her son was a toddler, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I loved talking to Sam and was so inspired by her journey. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. If you would like to share your story on a future episode, please email Courtney@PPDadventures.com. I am currently scheduling interviews for April and May so that you can continue hearing stories all summer long. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thank you...
2018-02-201h 01Adventures With Postpartum Depression57 Katie's Paleo Journey and The Root Causes of Postpartum DepressionThis week, Katie shares her further adventures with postpartum depression. We first heard about Katie's adventures in Episode 43. Check out that episode to hear more detail about Katie's initial journey and thyroid issues. Since we last talked, Katie has made some major dietary changes and experienced vast improvements to her overall health. She also recently launched the Natural Postpartum Support Podcast. Katie has done a lot of research about the root causes of postpartum depression and identifies six root causes of postpartum depression during our conversation. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. If you are interested in sharing...
2018-02-141h 01Adventures With Postpartum Depression56 Nikki's StoryThis week, Nikki shares her story of postpartum depression and anxiety. Nikki experienced anxiety after the birth of her first child, but she had a history of anxiety. She assume the postpartum anxiety was within the range of normal new mom feelings. It was not until her second child was 10 months old that she realized something had to change. Last year, she participated in the Climb Out of the Darkness. This year, she's leading Team Dacula in the Atlanta area. Shownotes are available at PPDadventures.com. You can find links there to Nikki's Team, her fundraising page, and Maternal...
2018-02-0649 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression55 Vivianne's Continued Adventures With Postpartum Onset Bipolar DisorderThis week, Vivianne is back to tell us more about her adventures with postpartum onset bipolar disorder. This episode is EXTRA adventurous because gardeners were working outside my parents’ house during the interview. UGH. You will get to hear me go through all sorts of emotions and frustrations but in the end, I remembered that life is uncertain and this was just one of those unexpected twists. Show notes will be available at PPDadventures.com. If you are interested in sharing your story on a future episode, email Courtney@PPDadventures.com. I would love to hear from you! Back ep...
2018-01-291h 09Adventures With Postpartum Depression54 The Conclusion of My Personal Adventures With Postpartum DepressionThis week, I talked about a lot of good stuff. I gave my latest report on weaning off Zoloft: I'm done! I took my last dose in December 2017. And I feel great! I saw my psychiatrist and we decided I did not need to schedule a followup. So that's it, folks, I am no longer a patient with postpartum depression. Damn, that feels good! But I am not done with postpartum depression, oh no, I will keep podcasting as long as there are stories that need to be shared and keep raising awareness because there is still work that...
2018-01-2253 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression53 Sam Kimura's Story of Traumatic Birth, Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum DepressionThis week, Sam Kimura shares her postpartum adventures, starting with the traumatic birth experience of her first child and then the anxiety and depression she experienced after the birth of her second. Although her story is heartbreaking, it is also inspiring, because Sam got the help she needed and is now a coach supporting new moms. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. If you are interested in sharing your story on a future episode, please email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thank you for listening and have a lovely week.
2017-12-181h 17Adventures With Postpartum Depression52 Exercise, Zoloft and BuddhismThis week, I talk about my progress weaning off Zoloft. I recently jumped from 50 mg to 25 mg, with zero negative side effects. It has however taken me eleven months to go from 150 mg to 25 mg. Exercise has been helping me feel good. So has Buddhism. I recently finished Pema Chodron's When Things Fall Apart and I feel forever changed. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Also: I'm doing interviews again! If you would like to share your story on a future episode, please email Courtney@PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening...
2017-11-2838 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression51 Holiday Survival GuideThis week, I share some thoughts and tips for enjoying the holidays as much as possible without sacrificing your mental health. Remember: there's always next year! Don't go crazy trying to get the perfect photo if that means staying up late and not getting enough sleep. YOU are more important than any of the traditions. Show notes will be available at PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thank you for listening and have a wonderful week.
2017-11-1442 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression50 Starting A Peer Support GroupThis week, I share my tips for starting a mom-to-mom support group. I started a group over three years ago, and it has helped me process a lot of my postpartum experiences. If you have been feeling the call to start a group, I wanted to share some advice to make it less intimidating. Shownotes are available at PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a great week.
2017-11-0746 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression49 They Don't Get ItThis week, I talk about the idea that people in your life just "don't get" what it is like to have a maternal mood disorder - and that's okay! For more information about the show, head over to PPDadventures.com or email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" from Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a great week.
2017-10-2336 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression48 Ending Therapy, Embracing IntuitionThis week, I talk about my adventures with therapy, including my decision to end talk therapy a few months ago. I felt like I needed to be able to articulate my reasons for ending therapy but at the end of the day, I ended therapy because that was what my intuition demanded. For more information, head over to PPDadventures.com or email Courtney@PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a great week.
2017-10-1752 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression47 It's Okay If Your Best Is PatheticThis week, I'm exhausted but I wanted to talk about "doing your best." I'm not trying to convince you to do more and measure up to some impossible standard. I'm trying to explain that "doing your best" is personal, constantly changing, and all you need to do on any given day. maybe your best today is getting out of bed and taking care of your baby. That's enough. Don't push yourself to do more than you can do until you are ready, and stop comparing yourself to everyone else. For more information about the show, head over to PPDadventures...
2017-10-1027 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression46 Back from Summer HiatusI am back from my summer break, so this week, I'm just catching everyone up on the past few months. I share an update on my slow and steady weaning off of medications and talk about my new interest in learning about menopause. I'm only 38 but I refuse to be blindsided by the next big transition in my life as a woman. Email Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you would like to share your story on a future episode. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a great week.
2017-09-1124 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression45.5 Vivianne's Story ContinuedIn episode 45, Vivianne shared her adventures with maternal mental illness. Since her interview, her diagnosis and medications have been changed. Her psychiatrist now thinks she might have bipolar disorder. In this mini-sode, I read an update from Vivianne, which I will post in the show notes at PPDadventures.com. Thank you, Vivianne, for sharing so much of your story with our listeners!
2017-06-3016 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression45 Vivianne's StoryThis week, Vivianne shares her adventures with maternal mood disorders. At the time of her interview, it was still unclear what her diagnosis was. Her psychiatrist thought she might be experiencing bipolar II onset. After we talked, she was diagnosed with untreated postpartum depression and ADHD. It never ceases to amaze me how similar but different our stories are. Thank you, Vivianne, for sharing your story! Show notes will be available at PPDadventures.com. If you would like to share your story on a future episode, or if you just want to say hello, email me at Courtney@PPDadventures...
2017-06-261h 09Adventures With Postpartum Depression44 Shannon's StoryThis week, Shannon shares her story of postpartum depression, anxiety and OCD. She also talks about the infertility she experienced before having her daughter. She had a long recovery with many ups and downs but eventually found a therapist and psychiatrist who specialized in PMADs and were able to help her make a full recovery. Thank you, Shannon, for sharing your story! Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Don't forget to head over to the website to sign up for the email list or you can always email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com. I'll be back next week...
2017-06-011h 00Adventures With Postpartum Depression43 Katie's StoryThis week, Katie Flores, a holistic health coach, shares her postpartum adventures. Katie experienced postpartum depression but for her, it was actually a symptom of another underlying issue with her thyroid. Katie has lots of great health tips. Her website is KatieEFlores.com. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Head over to PPDadventures.com to sign up for the very occasional email newsletter. Email Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you would like to share your story during Season Two (or just say hello!) The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a lovely week.
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Adventures With Postpartum Depression42 Lucy's StoryThis week, Lucy shares her story of postpartum depression, which includes a traumatic birth experience. She has started a peer support group for moms in the Antelope Valley and works now as a postpartum doula. She has lots of great advice for creating a postpartum plan to minimize the risks of maternal mental illness. Thanks, Lucy, for sharing your story! Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Email Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you would like to share your story on a future episode. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a lovely week.
2017-05-031h 14Adventures With Postpartum Depression41 Sandy's Story, Part TwoThis week, I continue talking to Sandy about her memoir, Dancing On the Edge of Sanity, plus we dig into various issues surrounding the treatment of maternal mental illnesses. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Email Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you would like to share your story on a future episode. Thanks for listening!
2017-05-021h 16Adventures With Postpartum Depression40 Sandy's Story, Part OneThis week, Sandy Celauro, the author of the PPD memoir Dancing On The Edge Of Sanity, shares the story of her hellish introduction to motherhood. Sandy's descent into postpartum anxiety and sleep deprivation happened very quickly. This is Part One of two because we just could not stop talking. This week is Sandy's story. Next week, we dig into the writing of her memoir and some more cerebral thoughts about maternal mental health. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Email Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you would like to share your story on a future episode. The intro music...
2017-04-2554 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression38 Beth's StoryThis week, Beth shares her story of postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety after the birth of her second child. She also shares the story of the traumatic birth of her first child, which in hindsight, probably caused PTSD. Thank you, Beth, for sharing your journey! If you would like to share your adventures on a future episode, please email Courtney@PPDadventures.com. Shownotes are available at PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and I hope you have a beautiful week.
2017-04-101h 08Adventures With Postpartum Depression35 Graeme's Story and Self-CareThis week, Graeme Seabrook shares her story of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She also talks about her quest to understand self-care and her passion for empowering women to take care of themselves. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you are interested in sharing your story on a future episode. Thank you for listening and have a great week.
2017-03-091h 23Adventures With Postpartum Depression34 Kelly's Story of Intrusive ThoughtsThis week, Kelly DeBie shares her story of postpartum anxiety and depression, including her experiences with intrusive thoughts. I also talk about Postpartum Progress's decision to close its operations. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thank you for listening and have a great week.
2017-03-021h 10Adventures With Postpartum Depression33 Victoria's StoryThis week, Victoria shares her story of postpartum depression and anxiety. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you would like to share your story on a future episode. The intro music is "Cute" from Bensound.com. Thank you for listening!
2017-02-2241 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression30 Lindsey's StoryThis week, Lindsey bravely shares her story, including how childhood sexual abuse contributed to her maternal mood disorders. Thank you, Lindsey, for making a difference in so many women's lives by telling your story. Shownotes are available at PPDadventures.com. Email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you would like to share your story on a future episode. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thank you for listening and have a great week.
2017-02-0249 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression28 Jen's StoryThis week, Jen shares her story of PPD, PPA, OCD and intrusive thoughts. She experienced a lot of rage during her adventures with maternal mood disorders. Thank you, Jen, for sharing your story! Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. If you are interested in sharing your story on a future episode, please email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Have a great week!
2017-01-191h 01Adventures With Postpartum Depression25 Kristina's Story of Postpartum PsychosisThis week, Kristina shares her story of postpartum psychosis. We talked during Warrior Mom Con and I wish we had had more time together. Thank you, Kristina, for sharing your story. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you would like to share your story on a future episode. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening!
2016-11-1620 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression24 Ashlee's StoryThis week, Ashlee Rahmlow shares her story, from having a maternal mood disorder to becoming an activist. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Follow along on IG @Courtney_Novak or sign up for my email list at PPDadventures.com. Email Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you have questions, comments or would like to share your story on a future episode. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening and have a great week.
2016-11-081h 06Adventures With Postpartum Depression23 Kylie's StoryThis week, Kylie shares her struggles with maternal mental wellness. Show notes available at PPDadventures.com. If you would like to share your story on a future episode, please email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening!
2016-11-021h 04Adventures With Postpartum Depression20 Marisa's Story: When Your Daughter Gets Postpartum DepressionThis week, Marisa shares her story of what happened when her daughter Kaleena had postpartum depression and psychosis. Kaleena shared her story originally on Episode 12 and her husband Tyler shared his story on Episode 17. Marisa has so much great advice for mothers who are helping their daughters survive a maternal mood disorder. I also talk about my upcoming trip to Atlanta for Warrior Mom Con. I leave Thursday - woot woot! Check out #warriormomcon to follow along with all the hugs and tears. Email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you are interested in sharing your story on a...
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Adventures With Postpartum Depression17 Tyler's Story - Dads, Start With This Episode!This week, Tyler Smith shares his story of what happened when his wife Kaleena had postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Kaleena shared her story on Episode 12. Tyler has lots of great advice for the partners of new mothers. Every new dad should listen to Tyler! Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you are interested in sharing your story on the show. Follow along on IG @courtney_novak and Facebook.com/PPDadventures. The intro music is "Cute" by Bensound.com. Thanks for listening!
2016-09-2054 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression16 Tabitha's StoryThis week, I interview Tabitha Grassmid and we talk about her memoir, The Warrior Within Me: My Postpartum Story. I also give an update on my book and my weekly support group. The support group is for all moms who have or had a maternal mental illness. We meet Thursdays, 2-3:30 p.m. at The Family Room in San Marino. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you would like to share your story on a future episode. Follow along on IG @Courtney.Novak or Facebook.com/PPDadventures. The intro music is "...
2016-09-1243 minAdventures With Postpartum Depression14 Kelly's Story of Postpartum Anxiety and OCDThis week, Kelly shares her story of postpartum anxiety and OCD. Also, I made a tote bag - it is pink and fabulous and says "I believe in iced coffee, tote bags, and talking about Postpartum Depression." If you want one, head over to Society6.com and search for postpartum depression (or just go to the show notes for the link). Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Email me at Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you are interested in sharing your story on a future episode. Follow along at facebook.com/PPDadventures or IG @courtney.novak. Intro music is "...
2016-08-301h 08Adventures With Postpartum Depression13 Samantha's Story of Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding IssuesIn this week's episode, Samantha shares her story of postpartum depression with a special emphasis on breastfeeding issues. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. Email Courtney@PPDadventures.com if you would like to share your story on a future episode. Follow me on IG @courtney.novak for updates. There's also a Facebook page - Facebook.com/PPDadventures.com. The music is "Cute" from http://Bensound.com.
2016-08-231h 00Adventures With Postpartum Depression12 Kaleena's Story of Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and PsychosisThis week, Kaleena shares her story of postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis. She had PPD and PPA after the birth of her first daughter. Then she had PPD, PPA and the beginning of psychosis after the birth of her second daughter. Her psychiatrist quickly caught the psychosis and her medication worked almost immediately. Show notes are available at PPDadventures.com. The music is "Cute" by Bensound.com.
2016-08-1645 min