Hormonal Roulette - Eren Simpson (author, artist)

07/06/2022 43 min Temporada 2 Episodio 13
Hormonal Roulette - Eren Simpson (author, artist)

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CW/TW: abuse, kidnapping, suicidal ideation, substance use, postpartum mood disordersGood moms have bad days, too! These bad days can be exacerbated by childhood and adulthood traumas.In this episode, I speak to Eren Simpson, friend of mine since 2nd grade (!), a freelance writer, author, grant writer, and artist/illustrator. Eren is a mom of two. Having fought through postpartum mood disorders and not finding the resources she wanted and needed, Eren is on a mission to raise awareness around postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis.We dive deep into family of origin wounds!Tune in as we chat about:-Eren's fractured relationship with her parents from childhood and how it shook her sense of trust and safety-Finding balance of compassion + anger + hurt, as an adult-Manic depression brought on by postpartum hormones-How her childhood experiences shaped her as a parent-The role her therapist and psychiatrist play in her mental health journey (and when it's okay to break up with one and find a new one!)... and so much more!Connect with Eren:Instagram: @goodmomshavebaddaysWebsite: https://www.goodmomshavebaddays.com/Her  Book: Good moms Have Bad Days: Understanding Postpartum Mood DisorderLinksInstagram: @yepigototherapyWebsite: Sun Counseling and Wellness

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