Laura's story: 'Checking myself into a psychiatric hospital was the bravest thing I could do as a new mother'

Laura's story: 'Checking myself into a psychiatric hospital was the bravest thing I could do as a new mother'

Published on Jun 12
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Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast
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<p>Join me with guest Laura Guckian, life coach, host of 'Momfessions' and creator of <a href="https://mindmommycoaching.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mind Mommy Coaching</a> as we talk about postpartum anxiety, which, for her, was so significant she decided to check herself into a psychiatric hospital. How did the anxiety show up for her? What does a hospital level of mental health support look like? We talk about whether the problem for new mothers is the lack of support or the skewed perception of early motherhood that pervades social media. Read more of my essays on motherhood over on my Substack, with 20% off forever at this <a href="https://carolineforan.substack.com/pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a>. </p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/owningittheanxietypodcast">http://supporter.acast.com/owningittheanxietypodcast</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Ac...