The What Ifs: Postpartum Anxiety

09/10/2025 5 min

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Episode Synopsis

Trigger warning: this episode discusses the depths of postpartum anxietyIn this episode, Hayle Hendrix opens up about her ongoing journey with postpartum anxiety, sharing the signs, symptoms, and personal experiences that many new moms may relate to but rarely talk about. She reflects on the first moments she felt anxiety after having children, describing the intense “what if” thoughts, panic attacks, and physical symptoms that left her feeling overwhelmed and disconnected.Hayle also shares how she sought help through therapy, medications, and even medical marijuana during a season when nothing else seemed to work. She offers practical tools for managing anxiety, including visualization exercises that create a sense of calm and safety.Throughout the episode, Hayle emphasizes that postpartum anxiety is common and nothing to be ashamed of. She closes with a book recommendation for mothers seeking guidance and support: Peace, Hope and Healing for the Anxious Mama’s Heart by Becky Thompson.