My Break, My Why, and the Birth of Mom Breaks
Mom Breaks: Science and Stories of Postpartum Psychosis by Meg
Episode notes
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 ...Â
Keywords
postpartum psychosismaternal mental healthpsychosis survivorsmental healthparenting