My Break, My Why, and the Birth o...
My Break, My Why, and the Birth of Mom Breaks

Mom Breaks: Science and Stories of Postpartum Psychosis by Meg

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Welcome to the very first full episode of Mom Breaks! 🎙️

In this episode, I share my personal "why" for starting this podcast - a journey shaped by surviving postpartum psychosis, navigating recovery, and finding meaning in advocacy. I’ll also talk about the broader why behind Mom Breaks: creating space for education, healing, and awareness around postpartum psychosis.

You’ll hear about:

  • My background in cognitive neuroscience, grad school, and motherhood
  • My experience with postpartum psychosis, from onset to hospitalization to recovery
  • How accessing my medical records and diving into research helped me heal
  • Why this podcast matters for survivors, families, and the wider community

The goals of Mom Breaks are simple but powerful:

✨ Empower families imp ... 

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Keywords
postpartum psychosismaternal mental healthpsychosis survivorsmental healthparenting