Miscarriage, Motherhood, and Mental Health: Michelle's Journey

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04/11/23 • 56 min

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Welcome to Episode Two of Touched Out: A Mental Health Podcast for Parents!

In this heartfelt episode, host Carter is joined by Michelle from Canada, who courageously shares her journey from multiple miscarriages to motherhood. Michelle opens up about her mental health struggles, her husband's ADHD and autism, and their shared experiences with seasonal and postpartum depression.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions on miscarriage, birth trauma, and mental health struggles. Listener discretion is advised.

Join us as Michelle discusses:

Overcoming Miscarriages: Michelle and her partner's emotional journey through two traumatic miscarriages before welcoming their son, who was born via emergency C-section and spent time in the NICU.

Mental Health Challenges: Insights into Michelle's battle with postpartum depression, seasonal depression, and anxiety, and how her husband's ADHD and autism have impacted their family dynamics.

Birth and NICU Experiences: Personal recounting of the birth trauma and NICU stay, shedding light on the emotional and physical toll these experiences take on parents.

Coping Strategies: Practical advice on navigating mental health challenges while parenting, including seeking medical support, leveraging social media for community, and finding balance with a supportive partner.

Empowerment Through Sharing: Michelle's story underscores the importance of community and destigmatizing mental health issues, offering a platform for others to feel seen and heard.

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Welcome to Episode Two of Touched Out: A Mental Health Podcast for Parents!

Join us as Michelle discusses:

Mental Health Challenges: Insights into Michelle's battle with postpartum depression, seasonal depression, and anxiety, and how her husband's ADHD and autism have impacted their family dynamics.

Birth and NICU Experiences: Personal recounting of the birth trauma and NICU stay, shedding light on the emotional and physical toll these experiences take on parents.

Empowerment Through Sharing: Michelle's story underscores the importance of community and destigmatizing mental health issues, offering a platform for others to feel seen and heard.

Support the show

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Navigating Step-Parenting & Embracing Unique Needs

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Welcome to Episode One of Touched Out: A Mental Health Podcast for Parents!
In this debut episode, we delve into the complexities of step-parenting with Kate, a dedicated stepmother who navigates the challenges of raising children with unique needs, including autism.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions on child abuse related to an injury suffered by Kate's eldest daughter as a baby. Listener discretion is advised.
Join us as Kate shares her personal experiences with:
Step-Parenting Dynamics: Insights into blending families and the rewards and difficulties of managing diverse family dynamics.
Autism Parenting: Strategies and experiences of supporting a child with autism, highlighting the unique aspects of this journey.
Overcoming Parenting Challenges: Practical advice for handling common obstacles faced by step-parents and fostering a supportive environment.
Kate also opens up about her personal mental health journey, balancing family responsibilities, self-care, and maintaining emotional well-being within a blended family setup.

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Redefining Fatherhood: Andrew's Journey with ADHD, Parenting, and Personal Growth

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Welcome to Episode Three of Touched Out: A Mental Health Podcast for Parents!

In this heartfelt episode, we meet Andrew from Atlanta, Georgia, who opens up about his journey through fatherhood, ADHD, and societal expectations. Andrew’s story is a testament to resilience and redefining traditional roles, balancing side hustles like freelancing and writing with aspirations to join the fire service.

Join us as Andrew shares his personal experiences with:

Redefining Fatherhood: Insights into Andrew's life as a stay-at-home dad and the rewards and challenges of managing family responsibilities while pursuing personal goals.

Living with ADHD and Autism: The unique hurdles of parenting with ADHD and autism, and how these conditions shape Andrew's role as the primary caregiver.

Overcoming Corporate Burnout: Andrew's transition from unfulfilling corporate jobs to becoming a stay-at-home dad, and the emotional and practical challenges he faced along the way.

Coping with Mental Health Struggles: Practical advice on managing untreated ADHD, the importance of self-care, and navigating mental health in a parenting context.

Exploring Religion and Parenting: Andrew's reflections on raising children with the freedom to explore their own beliefs and fostering curiosity.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions on mental health struggles and societal pressures. Listener discretion is advised.

Andrew also opens up about his personal journey of self-discovery and the importance of self-compassion in parenting. His story provides a relatable perspective on balancing personal needs with family responsibilities, shedding light on the mental health challenges many parents face.

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Touched Out! - Miscarriage, Motherhood, and Mental Health: Michelle's Journey

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Trigger warning. The following podcast contains explicit language and discussions of sensitive topics that some listeners may find distressing, including miscarriage, child abuse, mental health issues and birth trauma. Listener discretion is advised. If you feel triggered or overwhelmed at any point, we encourage you to pause the episode and take care of yourself. Hello everyone and welcome to episode two of the Touched Out podcast. Today we have Michelle. Michelle is