But are you really OK? How to turn your darkest experience into your greatest purpose with Chelsea Pottenger
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Show Notes
After the birth of her much wanted baby girl Clara, Chelsea began to slowly spiral into Postnatal Depression. Sleep deprivation and difficulty breastfeeding took hold, and the normally high-achieving goals oriented Chelsea began to develop a reliance on prescription drugs in order to sleep. After experiencing a major panic attack, Chelsea was admitted to a psychiatric inpatient with her newborn daughter.
This experience however, turned Chelsea's life in a completely new direction. Inspiring the creation of her business EQ minds, her study in psychology, her work as a key-note speaker and her book The Mindful High Performer.
In this episode topics discussed include:
- Sleep deprivation
- Difficulty breastfeeding
- Postnatal depression and anxiety
- Suicidal ideation
- The importance of taking care of yourself through boundaries
- Finding purpose through pain
- How to identify a perinatal mood disorder (in yourself or in a loved one)
- How to help... and so much more
You can find Chelsea over at https://www.eqminds.com
If this episode has brought up anything for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, or PANDA 1300 726 306
And you can find me on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/p/CknLryCPc1q/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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