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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of thoughts of self-harm and harm to baby in the context of postpartum depression. Please listen with care.

Is it baby blues or signs of postpartum depression? 
In this episode, Chelsea Barbine is talking with Dr. Erica Borman — board certified psychiatrist specializing in reproductive mental health — for the conversation every woman deserves to have before, during, and after pregnancy. 
In this episode they cover:
The real difference between baby blues and postpartum depression — and why it matters
The risk factors nobody warned you about that every mom should know
Why sleep deprivation is more dangerous than you think
The truth about medication during pregnancy and postpartum How to build your support team before baby arrives so you're not scrambling when you need help most
Nothing comes without risk. But neither does staying silent.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
Next Steps:
FREE DOWNLOAD - 5 Ways to Feel More Like Yourself At Work Postpartum: https://postpartumbetter.com/atwork
FREE MASTERCLASS - Return to Work Better After Birth: https://postpartumbetter.com/returnsignup
Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

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What if the thing that saved your life was as simple as a walk?
Today I'm sitting down with Jamie Easton — founder of the Mom Walk Collective, the force behind the Mile a Day challenge, and as of today, walking 30 miles to raise awareness for maternal mental health. I mean, come on.
Jamie's story starts long before the collective. A traumatic brain injury, a divorce while pregnant, a NICU stay — and a postpartum journey she had to navigate largely alone. What carried her through? Moving her body, finding her people, and one walk that turned into a viral video that turned into a movement now in over 700 cities worldwide.
In this episode we cover:
Walking as a postpartum tool — and why it's more powerful than you think
What it actually means to build a village and be a villager
Why vulnerability is the gateway to finding your people
How Jamie built a global movement starting with one free walk and one yes
Send this one to the mom who needs to know someone gets it. She's going to want to find her nearest Mom Walk after this.

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Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.

Next Steps:
FREE DOWNLOAD - 5 Ways to Feel More Like Yourself At Work Postpartum: https://postpartumbetter.com/atwork
FREE MASTERCLASS - Return to Work Better After Birth: https://postpartumbetter.com/returnsignup
Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

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For years you've been told it happens so easily. Conception, birth, motherhood and bonding with your baby. But what if it doesn't?
In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Amy Serafini — IVF mom of two, with her third miracle on the way — to talk about the maternal mental health journey that starts long before baby arrives and lasts well beyond the early years. From infertility and IVF cycles to birth trauma, NICU life, and the fears that can follow you into parenting years later unless healed, this conversation is raw and full of hope.
In this episode we cover:
The isolation and emotional toll of trying to conceive and IVF
How your birth experience can shape your postpartum journey and parenting
Why maternal mental health doesn't have an expiration date
The healing that can deepen your bond with your children years into motherhood
No matter what chapter of motherhood you're in — you are enough to move through it.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
Next Steps:
FREE DOWNLOAD - 5 Ways to Feel More Like Yourself At Work Postpartum: https://postpartumbetter.com/atwork
FREE MASTERCLASS - Return to Work Better After Birth: https://postpartumbetter.com/returnsignup
Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

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What happens when the woman who never wanted to be a mom becomes one?
In this episode, Chelsea Barbine sits down with Julie Gonzalves — who spent years telling her husband motherhood wasn't for her — until a positive pregnancy test at 34 changed everything.
Together they talk about:
Why maternal mental health starts long before the baby arrives
How preparing for birth supported Julie when it didn't go according to plan
What postpartum anxiety can feel like, even when you're doing everything "right"
And the fears new moms carry quietly — especially around returning to work
If you're navigating new motherhood, postpartum anxiety, or simply trying to hold onto yourself through the beautiful chaos of it all — this episode is for you.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.

Next Steps:
FREE DOWNLOAD - 5 Ways to Feel More Like Yourself At Work Postpartum: https://postpartumbetter.com/atwork
FREE MASTERCLASS - Return to Work Better After Birth: https://postpartumbetter.com/returnsignup
Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

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Deloitte US just cut parental leave from 16 weeks to 8. And while everyone is outraged about the number — nobody is talking about what the number was never solving for in the first place.
In this episode, I'm going there.
Because maternity leave isn't the finish line. It's the starting line. And most companies — even the ones getting praised — are completely missing the mark.
Next Steps:
FREE DOWNLOAD - 5 Ways to Feel More Like Yourself At Work Postpartum: https://postpartumbetter.com/atwork
FREE MASTERCLASS - Return to Work Better After Birth: https://postpartumbetter.com/returnsignup
Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter