Navigating My Postpartum Anxiety and Healing

In this episode, I share my personal journey with postpartum anxiety, detailing how it began even before my pregnancy. I discuss the lessons I've learned and offer insights to help you better understand postpartum anxiety, along with practical tips for managing it. I also continue from last week's episode, describing my experience with a painful nursing-related injury and the methods I used for healing. I wrap up with a spiritual message intended to help those dealing with anxiety or other struggles, highlighting the importance of seeking support and utilizing simple practices like prayer, moving your body, and spending time outdoors.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:22 Continuing Last Week's Nursing Struggles

02:14 Dealing with a Painful Nursing Injury

02:55 Seeking Medical Help and Self-Care

05:22 Effective Home Remedies for Nursing Wounds

09:36 Transition to Postpartum Anxiety

10:58 Experiencing Anxiety Before Pregnancy

19:04 Anxiety During Pregnancy

24:21 Coping with Prenatal Anxiety

27:24 Postpartum Care Routine

28:10 Postpartum Healing Routine

30:25 Dealing with Birth Flashbacks

34:37 Struggles with Asking for Help

36:01 New Parent Anxieties

40:07 Managing Postpartum Anxiety

43:29 Seeking Therapy and Support

45:55 Mindfulness and Chronic Pain

48:20 The Importance of Routine Help

50:38 Simple Steps for Postpartum Recovery

55:39 Spiritual Guidance and Final Thoughts