This week's guest is Amy Leigh Looper, a maternal leadership coach based in the United States.  After a hugely successful career in enterprise software sales, Amy suffered postpartum depression with both of her children. We discuss the impact this had on her life and how she has turned her drive and knowledge to coaching mums on her maternal leadership program, which reduces fear and anxiety and encourages connection, confidence and growth. This episode was recorded over Zoom from America, so apologies for the fluctuating sound quality. And for Brandy the Siamese cat's cameo at the beginning!*TRIGGER WARNING: *Birth Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, brief mention of Suicide*IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:[00:00] Teaser quote.[01:53] Introduction to Amy.[03:41] Life before having her daughters.[04:47] The first pregnancy - placenta praevia and bed rest. [07:27] The mental load of tongue tie issues and sleep deprivation.[10:04] Aiva's birth - C-section.[10:58] *Trigger warning: brief mention of suicide of close family member*[12:17] Lack of emotional support from her husband due to grief.[15:05] Emberly's birth - V.B.A.C. and forceps. [16:42] Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and E.M.D.R. Therapy.[20:15] A forced smile 'get this baby off of me'.[21:30] The impact of medical students watching the birth.[25:10] P.T.S.D. and heightened anxiety. Leaving her high-flying career.[30:14] How you fundamentally change when you become a mother.[37:22] Finding her calling.[39:14] How employers need to better support working mothers.[40:26] Amy's work supporting other mums.[43:48] Attitudes and support for postpartum depression in America.[52:47] How to improve the system - better education, including employers.[54:48] The impact of short maternity leave in America.[56:41] Personal growth.[58:21] Amy's message to her younger self and for others out there suffering.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Click here for Amy's website for more information on her maternal leadership coaching and courses, including overcoming Working Mother Burnout.Information on Placenta PraeviaFind out more about Tongue TieClick for information on V.B.A.C. – Vaginal Birth After Caesarean.Link to information on P.T.S.D. – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.Find out more about E.M.D.R. Therapy here – Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.Listen to Christina Brown's episode of Blue MumDaysMedicaid support for postpartum parents in AmericaAccording to Amy, 75% of women suffering from postpartum depression and anxiety in America don’t seek...

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