14. Blake Nolan- Sharing her experience with postpartum depression

Blake Nolan, mama of 2, shares her experience with postpartum depression.  Blake not only shares her experience with us, but she also shares how she healed, her top postpartum support recommendations and what she is doing now as a published author and mental health advocate. 

00:20- Meet Blake

01:10- Blake shares her experience with PPD

03:20- Signs and symptoms that she experienced

05:35- What made her feel the most supported and her healing experience

06:50- The opportunity for inner child healing

11:02- Did she experience PPD after having her second baby?  Is there anything that she did differently during her second pregnancy to prepare for her postpartum experience?

13:30- Blake's top recommended postpartum healing tools

20:10- Advice for spouses / partners

27:00- Closing thoughts 

Postpartum resources:
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/ 

Drexel University mama baby program: https://drexel.edu/coas/academics/departments-centers/psychology/clinic/services-offered/mother-baby-connections/

Connect with Blake:
INSTAGRAM: @ilovemyhappymama and @thelightofblake
Author of “I Love My Happy Mama”, a children's book with a special message for mothers on self care and mental health.

Connect with Monique:

INSTAGRAM: 
@moniquehesslerwellness

WEBSITE: 
moniquehesslerwellness.com

HEALING GUIDES & RESOURCES: 
https://linktr.ee/moniquehesslerwellness

All information and content included in this episode and podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease, condition or other physical or mental ailment of the human body.

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