Katrina’s Journey: Surviving Psychosis, Raising Twins, and Thriving through Advocacy
Mom Breaks: Science and Stories of Postpartum Psychosis por Meg
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In this episode, we meet Katrina — a twin mum, former teacher, and maternal mental health advocate from Sydney, Australia. Her twins were born prematurely at 33 weeks and spent time in the NICU. After delivery, Katrina experienced postpartum psychosis, leading to a month-long hospital stay.
We talk about her experience navigating hospital and legal systems, and how factors like twin pregnancies, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and sleep deprivation can influence perinatal mental health. Katrina reflects on recovery beyond hospitalization — parenting twins, rediscovering herself, and finding purpose through advocacy and community work. She now facilitates support groups, organizes fundraising events, and shares her story to raise awareness. Read more about her experience ...