Welcome, Family, Friends, and Fans, to episode 47 of the FOZA Podcast, dedicated to maternal mental wellness. We are bringing you information that we hope will help stop the stigma, the silence, the suicides, and the suffering ​that can accompany postpartum depression.

Today, the conversation focuses on the impact of Maternal Mental Health on Family Dynamics. We often think of postpartum depression or anxiety as something that affects just the mom, but the truth is—it can ripple through the entire family. And some of those ripples and who they flow over may surprise you.

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Highlights in this episode:

1. How PPD Can Affect Bonding with Your Baby
2. How Partners Can Be Impacted
3. Helping Older Children Accept the New Baby
4. Setting New Baby Boundaries with Extended Family

Lots of extra details are in FOZA Blog: www.FOZAInc.org/blog

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This episode is inspired by an article written by our guest speaker, Dr. Alexandra Rogers. It will resonate deeply because many of you have shared your experiences—especially feelings of fear, shame, or being dismissed when they open up about having intrusive or negative thoughts. Tune in for an informative chat with Dr. Rogers and benefit from her decades of experience as a registered clinical psychologist and published author. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Highlights In This Episode 1. Defining Intrusive Thoughts During Postpartum 2. The importance of Practicing Self-Compassion 3. Being Heard & Finding Support 4. The Dr.’s Most Recent Book Your Journey to Successful Parenting 5. One Vital Piece of Advice for New Moms 6. Staying In Touch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ​THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

• Invite a business to Sponsor a Podcast to continue supporting our maternal mental health initiatives.
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Moving Past The Fear of Judgement - Challenge the Negative Thoughts

Welcome, Friends, Family, and Fans, to episode 45 of the FOZA Podcast for maternal mental wellness. We are bringing you information that we hope will help stop the stigma, the silence, the suicides, and the suffering ​that can accompany postpartum depression.

This episode is entitled: Moving Past The Fear of Judgement, where we continue to answer some of the questions submitted by our podcast audience related to Postpartum issues beyond the 555. For newcomers to the podcast, the 555 stands for the 1st five days, the 1st five weeks, and the first five months in postpartum care. That conversation started in episode 43, and we’ve received a wonderful response, plus anticipation because we did not answer the final question on episode 44.

Highlights in this episode:

1. Challenging Negative Thoughts in Three Ways
2. Taking Small Steps Toward Reaching Out
3. Seeking Professional Help
4. Building a Support System at Your Own Pace

A broader selection of answers can be found on the Website, www.FOZAInc.org/blog

• • Please Subscribe to our YouTube Podcast Channel, get visuals and get Involved.
  • If you have a story of success, share it on the FOZA Podcast with others who may benefit.
  • Donate to FOZA

• Invite a business to Sponsor a Podcast to continue supporting our maternal mental health initiatives.

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