Podcasts about motherhood understood

Why is finding mental health aid for many new mothers so tricky? Through a lacking mental healthcare system and few resources, it can be challenging for new mothers to find the treatment they need. Listen up to learn: Common symptoms of postpartum depression Why finding a proper diagnosis can be tough to find How mothers can begin entering a supportive community Jen Schwartz, the Founder and CEO of Motherhood Understood, shares her story of postpartum depression and helping other new mothers find the support that can be hard to come by. Many expecting mothers have not been prepared for the possibility of postpartum depression after giving birth. Since recognizing these mental health symptoms can be difficult, finding an effective treatment can be even more challenging. By building a community that new mothers can identify with, it can validate the feelings of struggle many mothers have. Even if only starting by reading without interacting, dipping a tow in is the first step to finding the support that can provide the needed relief. Visit https://www.motherhood-understood.com to learn more! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C  

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Sponsored by: Cozi App  Lugz - Use code UNSTRESSED to save 30% at https://lugz.com Kindred Bravely - Use code UNSTRESSED20 at https://www.kindredbravely.com Jen Schwartz is a postpartum depression and anxiety survivor and founder of Motherhood Understood, a platform addressing the importance of maternal mental health. In this episode we address the prevalence of postpartum depression and anxiety in today's world, but also key steps you can take to address it if it happens to you or someone you love.  QUOTES "If you are a new mom and you're struggling, please speak up, ask for help, know that these feelings are not normal, but they are common and they get better" "Mothers are the emotional barometers of the house and their family unit...we carry the emotions of the household"  Resources: Motherhood Understood Website IG: @motherhoodunderstood Facebook: @motherhoodunderstood Youtube: @motherhoodunderstood https://gabbybernstein.com/meditationchallenge-retake-2/  If you or someone you know is experiencing depression or anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum, contact the Postpartum Support International Helpline at 1.800.944.4773. If you are thinking of harming yourself or your baby, get help right away by going to the nearest ER, calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.8255, or dialing 911. Connect with Motherhood Unstressed: Get the book "Motherhood Unstressed - Daily Meditations on Motherhood, Self-Care, and the Art of Living a Life You Love" available in print and Kindle. Subscribe to The Motherhood Unstressed Podcast Leave a review on iTunes (why do you love the Motherhood Unstressed Podcast?) Follow us on Instagram @motherhoodunstressed Sponsored by: Cozi App  Lugz - Use code UNSTRESSED to save 30% at https://lugz.com Kindred Bravely - Use code UNSTRESSED20 at https://www.kindredbravely.com Motherhood Unstressed CBD - A better vibe is just a click away. Use code Podcast to save Want more? Check out some of our most popular past episodes! Alex and Carlos Pena Vega Poet Kate Baer Seth Godin "Somebody Feed Phil" Phil Rosenthal  Holocaust Survivor William Harvey The Way of Integrity with Martha Beck Bark Technologies with Titania Jordan Activating the Vagus Nerve Meditation 

In Part 1 of this series, hosts Katherine Goldstein and Angela Garbes shared their own mental health challenges over the past year. They definitely aren't the only ones who have struggled -- and in this episode we hear directly from some listeners who've sent us voice memos about how they are also not OK. We share some of the most pressing issues we are hearing about with Dr. Amber Thornton, a clinical psychologist and a motherhood wellness consultant. We discuss moms' needs coming last, challenges in accessing care, additional obstacles for women of color in getting mental health support, some realities around self medicating, and more.  You can find out more about Dr Amber at https://www.balancedworkingmama.com/ (Balanced Working Mama), and her podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balanced-working-mama-podcast/id1520168735 (The Balanced Working Mama Podcast). https://www.balancedworkingmama.com/ & https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-balanced-working-mama-podcast/id1520168735 If you love the Double Shift Podcast, sign up for our newsletter,https://www.thedoubleshift.com/newsletter ( thedoubleshift.com/newsletter).  Resources: If you are needing mental health support, please check out the following organizations: https://postpartumprogress.com/%20- (Postpartum Progress )https://postpartumprogress.com/ https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/ (Postpartum Support International Hotline): 1-800-944-4773 (1-Spanish, 2- English) https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/ppc/documents/DBP/EDPS_text_added.pdf (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (In English and Spanish)) https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/ppc/documents/DBP/EDPS_text_added.pdf https://www.motherhood-understood.com/resources (Motherhood Understood), https://www.motherhood-understood.com/resources which includes Mother's Manual for Postpartum Mental Health, Cheat sheet to Medications, Cheat sheet to Partners, and other resources. SAMHSA's (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline is 1-800-662-HELP (4357). They also have https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ (a treatment locator.) https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (National Suicide Prevention Hotline): 800-273-8255 Membership: Consider joining The Double Shift member community, which is a social change laboratory for moms. Learn more here at https://www.thedoubleshift.com/join (thedoubleshift.com/join).

The mental health impact, especially on mothers, in the last year has been enormous. But the realities are something that's rarely talked about openly, and still carries a stigma. Hosts Katherine and Angela share their own personal stories of mental health diagnoses and experiences with antidepressants during the pandemic. Resources: If you are needing mental health support, please check out the following organizations: https://postpartumprogress.com/%20- (Postpartum Progress ) https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/ (Postpartum Support International Hotline): 1-800-944-4773 (1-Spanish, 2- English) https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/ppc/documents/DBP/EDPS_text_added.pdf (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (In English and Spanish)) https://www.motherhood-understood.com/resources (Motherhood Understood), which includes Mother's Manual for Postpartum Mental Health, Cheat sheet to Medications, Cheat sheet to Partners, and other resources. SAMHSA's (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline is 1-800-662-HELP (4357). They also have https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ (a treatment locator.)  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (National Suicide Prevention Hotline): 800-273-8255 Also check out:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-under-the-influence-with-76687187/ (Listen to Under The Influence with Jo Piazza), an 8 episode deep dive into the “momfluencer” industrial complex, wherever you get your pods.  ---- If you love the Double Shift Podcast, sign up for our newsletter,https://www.thedoubleshift.com/newsletter ( thedoubleshift.com/newsletter).  Consider joining The Double Shift member community, which is a social change laboratory for moms. Learn more here at https://www.thedoubleshift.com/join (thedoubleshift.com/join).

Sarah talks to Jen Schwartz from Motherhood Understood. Jen had a fairly straightforward path to becoming a Mom, but when she brought her son home from the hospital, everything turned. She fell into deep postpartum depression and her mom and husband took over the parenting duties *while she cried in bed. Jen shares the not so pretty side of the role we are taught to believe comes naturally when we decide it’s time to start a family. For her, it took a whole year, lots of therapy and medication, just to adjust to her new life as mom. Jen’s goal with sharing her story so openly is to help Moms feel less alone if they are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings, and let them know there is light at the end of the tunnel. Her message: "1 in 5 moms are taken down by pregnancy and postpartum mental health issues during and following childbirth, but those of us who are suffering are pretty sure nobody hears, or even sees us." Connect with Jen. For more from juna, visit juna.co or check out the Juna App for Pregnancy and Postpartum. If you liked this episode, please subscribe! Podcast Homepage: https://juna.co/podcast

New motherhood can be a scary world for some - even scarier if you're also facing divorce at the same time. Jen Schwartz, the postpartum depression warrior behind Motherhood Understood, joins us to chat about dealing with some pretty heavy emotions many women face as they ease into motherhood and divorce at the same time. Jen Schwartz, also known as “the medicated mommy,” is the founder and CEO of Motherhood Understood, a platform, community, and story-sharing hub for women affected by pregnancy and postpartum mental health issues that she created after surviving postpartum depression and anxiety with the birth of her son, and realizing just how many mothers suffer in silence like she did. She built Motherhood Understood to provide women and their families with education, resources, connection, and support so that no mother has to experience a mental health illness in isolation and all mothers get the help they need to feel well and thrive in motherhood. Jen is a professional speaker, writer, moderator, consultant, spokesperson, and thought-leader committed to shining the light on the darkest of places, where maternal mental health taboos have been hiding out, trying to make mothers believe they are not enough and all alone. In addition to running Motherhood Understood, a highly-engaged community of over 93,000 women, Jen recently launched Maternal Mental Health in Minutes, an educational video library breaking down pregnancy and postpartum mental health illnesses and their treatments. Her work and expert commentary can be found all over the mommy blogosphere and on popular websites such as Forbes, Healthline, The Mighty, Romper, Motherly, The Bump, Happiest Baby, and more. Follow Jen here.

'The Medicated Mommy' aka Jen Schwartz is the CEO and Founder of Motherhood Understood, a community organization dedicated to shining light on the darkest areas of motherhood and providing women with the education and support needed to heal from Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). In this episode, Jen shares her first hand account of crippling PPD and the steps she took to become whole again. If you are a PMAD sufferer, survivor or expecting and looking to put guardrails in place to protect your mental health postpartum, her story is one of hope, strength and the remarkable good that can come on the other side of depression. Motherhood Understood:  https://www.motherhood-understood.com Maternal Mental Health Minutes:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3RhSxNGKnJmQ-VtHcfK7Lg?view_as=subscriber Become a Patreon of Motherhood Understood:  https://www.patreon.com/motherhoodunderstood The Motherhood Understood Postpartum Planning Guide:  https://www.motherhood-understood.com/postpartum-planning/p/the-motherhood-understood-postpartum-planning-guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodunderstood/   Jen Schwartz Bio: Jen Schwartz, also known as “the medicated mommy,” is the founder and CEO of Motherhood Understood, a platform, community, and story-sharing hub for women affected by pregnancy and postpartum mental health issues that she created after surviving postpartum depression and anxiety with the birth of her son, and realizing just how many mothers suffer in silence like she did. She built Motherhood Understood to provide women and their families with education, resources, connection, and support so that no mother has to experience a mental health illness in isolation and all mothers get the help they need to feel well and thrive in motherhood. Jen is a professional speaker, writer, moderator, consultant, spokesperson, and thought-leader committed to shining the light on the darkest of places, where maternal mental health taboos have been hiding out, trying to make mothers believe they are not enough and all alone. In addition to running Motherhood Understood, a highly-engaged community of over 85,000 women, Jen recently launched Maternal Mental Health in Minutes, an educational video library breaking down pregnancy and postpartum mental health illnesses and their treatments, and her work and expert commentary can be found all over the mommy blogosphere and on popular websites such as Forbes, Healthline, The Mighty, Romper, Motherly, The Bump, Happiest Baby, and more. 

This week on the Mimosas with Moms Podcast, Abbey welcomes Jen Schwartz, founder and CEO of Motherhood Understood, a platform, community, and story-sharing hub for women affected by pregnancy and postpartum mental health issues that she created after surviving postpartum depression and anxiety with the birth of her son, and realizing just how many mothers suffer in silence like she did. Jen shares how her community is helping connect mothers and their families to education, resources, connection, and support so that no mother has to experience a mental health illness in isolation and all mothers get the help they need to feel well and thrive in motherhood. Abbey and Jen normalize maternal mental health and the importance of communities like Motherhood Understood. What can we do to better support our postpartum mamas? Let's talk about it, CHEERS! ——————————————— You can find Jen Schwartz: IG: @motherhoodunderstood motherhood-understood.com Postpartum Planning Guide: ‪https://www.motherhood-understood.com/postpartum-planning/the-motherhood-understood-postpartum-planning-guide‬ Discount Code:  MIMOSAMOM ——————————————— Today’s episode is sponsored by WumbleKin! A pregnancy and postpartum box include the items and education you need throughout your pregnancy journey and beyond. Check them out: https://wumblekin.com/ IG @wumblekin And use code WumbleBox for 10% off! ——————————————— Instagram @mimosaswithmoms FB /mimosaswithmoms Email 2mimosamoms@gmail.com

Jen Schwartz is the founder and CEO of Motherhood Understood, a community for women affected by pregnancy and postpartum mental health issues.Jen had the perfect fairy tale vision of what life with a baby would look like. But, almost immediately after giving birth, everything felt different and she knew something was not right. She tells of how her mother described “the light going out of her eyes.” Today, she shares with us her journey through both postpartum depression and anxiety and how her recovery inspired her passion for helping to inform, support and heal the lives of other women who’s postpartum mental illness may otherwise have remained hidden in the dark. Motherhood Understood * * * * * * * * * *If you enjoyed this episode of the Down To Birth Show, please share with your pregnant and postpartum friends.Between episodes, connect with us on Instagram @DownToBirthShow to see behind-the-scenes production clips and join the conversation by responding to our questions and polls related to pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood. You can reach us at Contact@DownToBirthShow.com or call (802) 438-3696 (802-GET-DOWN). We are always happy to hear from our listeners and appreciate questions for our monthly Q&A episodes. To join our monthly newsletter, text "downtobirth" to 22828.You can sign up for Cynthia's HypnoBirthing classes as well as online breastfeeding classes and weekly postpartum support groups run by Cynthia & Trisha at HypnoBirthing of Connecticut. Please remember we don’t provide medical advice, and to speak with your licensed medical provider related to all your healthcare matters. Thanks so much for joining in the conversation, and see you next week!

How we doing on this Monday loves?! Surviving?! We are ALL in This TOGETHER!!  Ali sends all her love and is keeping her sanity by meditation, journaling and podcasting!! Connecting with all of you while #socialdistancing  Today's episode is SO good and we think you'll really appreciate with everything going on in the world. Meet Jen Schwartz of Motherhood Understood! A platform, community and story sharing hub for women affected by pregnancy and postpartum mental health issues that she created after surviving postpartum depression and anxiety with her own son, 7 years ago. Jen realized how many mothers suffer in silence like she did. She built Motherhood Understood to provide women and their families with education, resources, connection, and support so that no mother has to experience a mental health illness in isolation and all mothers get the help they need to feel well and have the motherhood experience they deserve.  Jen is committed to shining the light on the darkest of places, where maternal mental health taboos have been hiding out, trying to make mothers believe they are not enough and all alone. Ali and Jen connected on social media 6 months or more so ago now, when Ali was also fighting her PPD and felt alone.Motherhood understood was a safe community to help her and find light in those very dark places. Ali and Jen recently got to connect IRL at Mom Genes Fight PPD amazing event that Ali moderated and Jen was a speaker at and they knew it was time to do a podcast together. This episode is so real and raw about motherhood, the unexpected, the challenges you face, what Jen faced 7 years ago and how she fights continuously even now to maintain her good mindset and be healthy. Jen is very real about her struggles, how she had to get medication and therapy to help her navigate it all and shares her advice from that journey. Ali and Jen discuss their heaviness with PPD and how they had no idea what to expect or how to navigate it. How they felt hopeless without resources, support and really both were left to feel crazy! Neither pictured this was how motherhood was going to look like, and they want every mama to know you're not alone. Ali and Jen discuss what they both learned, how they got better and healthy again, how much they love being mama's and really share their hearts with each other. Jen and Ali also discuss what's going on with the world now, how its been bringing up some ppd & ppa for both of them, and how they are handling it and working through it.  With so much unknown like motherhood, it's something you have to work through, and we all do now, and not allow our anxieties to take over. Today's episode is very raw and inspiring for all of us! WE've Got THIS! Follow Jen and her amazing community at : https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodunderstood https://www.motherhood-understood.com  Motherhood Understood's amazing resources!! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e2b8404b9e6fb407a057c7d/t/5e470cd111f63a54cc810751/1581714641308/Motherhood+Understood+Mama+First+Checklist+for+Postpartum+Help.pdf (Amazing check list for us mama's that is so important with our Post Partum health) AND HERE'S ALI: www.alilevine.com Instagram.com/ALiLevineDesign Twitter.com/AliLevineDesign Linkedin.com/AliLevineDesign Pinterest.com/AliLevineDesign Don't forget to follow instagram.com/striptddownpodcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ali-levine/support

"It was a fight to get out of bed and a fight to try and get better. You feel like it's going to be like this forever." Jen Schwartz joins us to talk about her journey with postpartum depression. We discuss her process from realization, to going to the doctor, to trying different medications, to finding the right therapist. We discuss shame around medication and the decision to have only one child. Jen also shares with us the work she is doing to support the 1 in 5 women who experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders through her platform Motherhood Understood and her other leadership roles.

Lindsie reveals how she caught Will w/ his "finsta." They welcome Jen Schwartz from Motherhood Understood to discuss mothers dealing w/ depression, anxiety & mood disorders. Jen talks about her struggle w/ motherhood. Kail discusses getting a donor & having a baby.They talk about the risk factors of postpartum & what can trigger it. Kail reveals she does crystal healing. Jen shares why she likes being a mom, but hates mothering. They give their theory on mom shaming.

Lindsie reveals how she caught Will w/ his “finsta." They welcome Jen Schwartz from Motherhood Understood to discuss mothers dealing w/ depression, anxiety & mood disorders. Jen talks about her struggle w/ motherhood. Kail discusses getting a donor & having a baby.They talk about the risk factors of postpartum & what can trigger it. Kail reveals she does crystal healing. Jen shares why she likes being a mom, but hates mothering. They give their theory on mom shaming.

Welcome Jen from Motherhood Understood. She's here to share her experience with postpartum depression and the online community she built to help other mamas just like her.

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The day after Jen got home with her infant son she started to feel symptoms of post partum depression, but it wasn’t until her mom intervened that she knew what was going on. Sadly, Jen’s experience is not uncommon; millions of women experience symptoms of a maternal mental health disorder but go undiagnosed and untreated. With that in mind, Jen decided to start her community, Motherhood Understood, to help remind other women out there that they’re not alone. She now reaches thousands of women every single day with her message of empathy and support.

Every mom knows that the first few months of motherhood--while amazing--can also be incredibly isolating and difficult. Jen Schwartz founded a blog, The Medicated Mommy, years ago to share her own journey with postpartum depression and connect with other moms who were facing the same difficulties. That blog eventually spun off into Motherhood Understood, an online community where women not only share their own personal stories about early parenthood, but Jen also provides resources that point moms in the right direction if they need help. Moms--YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Jen and her community are here to prove that. And the explosive growth of her community has proven that moms are here to support one another no matter what. In this episode we talk: + POSTPARTUM MOOD DISORDERS + THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PPD AND POSTPARTUM ANXIETY, PSYCHOSIS AND OTHER MOOD DISORDERS + THE BEAUTY AND THE DIFFICULTY OF EARLY MOTHERHOOD + WHY MOMS THESE DAYS ARE SHARING THEIR STORIES MORE THAN EVER For more real talk on babies and motherhood, check out motherhood-understood.com, and SonniAbatta.com. If you are someone you know are in need of help after having a baby, go to postpartum.net or call 1-800-944-4773. FOLLOW ON IG: @motherhoodunderstood and @SonniAbatta

Did you know one of seven women are affected by maternal mental health? Those numbers are pretty staggering, which is why Jen Schwartz of Motherhood Understood is so dedicated to give new and seasoned moms support through her online community. On this episode she (along with Kristen), shares her struggle with postpartum depression, and talks about what we can do to help support this amazing cause during Maternal Mental Health Month, and well, every single month of the year. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Hack, the only full-stack everyday laptop that teaches kids to code by inviting them to Hack. It’s safe, ad-free and virus-resistant, and comes complete with parental controls, as well as hackable games that teach kids how to code. Save $25 on your purchase of a Hack laptop at hack-computer.com COOLMOM25 at checkout.  You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Follow us and reach out. We love hearing from you. Find all the links from our show on our podcast page.

Six years ago, Jen Schwartz became a Mom to her son Mason. Days after giving birth, she found herself with paralyzing anxiety and Postpartum depression. This experience rocked her and changed the course of her life forever. Jen found herself desperate to create the community she so needed during this time.   In her own words, "Jen Schwartz is the medicated mommy who picked up the debris left by postpartum depression and anxiety and created MOTHERHOOD-UNDERSTOOD, a platform for the 1 in 7 moms affected by maternal mental health issues and the community she couldn’t find while struggling in a dark closet all by herself after the birth of her son.   My conversation with Jen is so real, and her platform is so needed! Hear my conversation with Jen, and follow her work at Motherhood-understood.com, and on Instagram @Motherhood-understood.

This week we are talking with guest Jen Schwartz, the founder of Motherhood Understood about Maternal Mental Health Awareness. We talk about Jen's journey with Postpartum Depression and how she got help. We discuss how the stigma around Maternal Mental Health still exists and that there aren't enough resources to prepare and educate moms to be about the possibility to being hit by some form of PPD. We talk about how Jen is creating a community to help moms have this conversation and realize that we are not alone. Lastly, we also raise awareness around Bell Lets Talk Day (in Canada), a day focused on raising funds and helping reduce the stigma around mental health issues. Jen Schwartz is the medicated mommy who picked up the debris left by postpartum depression and anxiety and created MOTHERHOOD-UNDERSTOOD, a platform for the 1 in 7 moms affected by maternal mental health issues and the community she couldn’t find while struggling in a dark closet all by herself after the birth of her son. Jen gives permission slips to women who aren’t exactly enamored with their new role as mommy, so they can allow themselves to be the most real and honest versions of themselves. She helps them empathize, share, and connect with others who speak their language—moms who understand that new mommy life isn’t always the way it looks on Instagram. Jen is committed to shining the light on the darkest of places, where maternal mental health taboos have been hiding out, trying to make us believe that we are not enough and all alone. Jen is a writer, speaker, and influencer whose work and commentary has been featured all over the mommy blogosphere and on popular websites like Forbes, Bustle, The Mighty, Healthline, The Bump, Pop Sugar Moms, Scary Mommy, CafeMom and more. Recently, 2020 Moms named Jen their 2019 Blue Dot Project National Spokeswoman and Inspire partnered with her to create and run their maternal mental health online community forum. Though she will always consider herself a New Yorker, Jen now lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband Jason, tiny human Mason, and fur baby Harry Potter. 

As we enter into the month of December, Jennifer announces her new initiative to donate to a different charity each month. How can listeners help? By reviewing the podcast, of course! This month, Jennifer will be donating $3 to the charity Every Mother Counts for every review written on iTunes, so be sure to subscribe and write a review. Jennifer welcomes to the show Jen Schwartz, founder of Motherhood Understood, a blog aimed at supporting mothers, teaching self-care, and promoting real, honest, and open conversations about the not-so-glamourous side of motherhood. In this episode, we talk about the emotional and physical toll that postpartum depression and anxiety can have on new mothers. In fact, one in seven new mothers experience mental health issues post-childbirth. Jen speaks openly about her journey through postpartum depression, from her diagnosis and treatment to how she is doing today. She recalls the moment she felt the need to start a forum of support and understanding for mothers everywhere. Through Motherhood Understood, Jen’s goal is to educate and prepare women for the emotional complications that sometimes accompany childbirth by creating a community of empathetic and compassionate mothers. Full show notes: http://milfpodcast.com/26

At least 20% of women experience some type of postpartum depression. Danielle was one of those sufferers, and was burdened with an extreme mental illness throughout her first pregnancy and even after her child was born. In this episode, Danielle and Adam discuss so many aspects of maternal mental health with fellow PPD sufferer and motherhood blogger, Jen Schwartz. As always, they are honest and forthcoming while sharing their own unique experiences with the topic. What are the signals that indicate someone might be a potential sufferer? What can the spouse, friends, and family do to support the mom going through it? What are some resources out there to help? What happens when a new mom suffers from PPD, OCD and psychosis? This is a conversation you won't want to miss, no matter who you are. Let's work together to end the stigma. We can start by educating ourselves on the subject. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Jennifer, Jen Schwartz, and Brooke Christian discuss: Motherhood Understood Mental Health and Medication Survival of Marriage Having Kids with Mental Illness   Key Takeaways: It's okay to have a bad day Brands are creating the wrong image of what motherhood is If someone hasn't gone through exactly what you have then they don't understand It's important to do everything possible for your child   "We think that taking medication and taking care of yourself makes you the strongest mom or woman out there." — Jen Schwartz   About Jen Schwartz and Brooke Christian:  Brooke Christian and Jen Schwartz are the founders of MOTHERHOOD | UNDERSTOOD, a social media platform that unmasks the scarier, less popular sides of motherhood so other moms feel less alone as they navigate motherhood. Authenticity, connection, empathy and empowerment are at the core of what they do as they encourage moms to leave the pretend play in their children's playrooms. Brooke used to be super cool and work at top magazines in NYC and is also the founder of Flirty Girl, a sex empowerment platform for moms. Sex toys are her jam when she's not in mommy mode. Jen used to be a do-gooder and teach middle school English and also runs a crazy popular blog, The Medicated Mommy. She's basically a PPD preacher. Combined, Brooke & Jen GET IT and are committed to taking mom taboos public and giving moms a safe space to be more honest about their lives so they can feel as kicka$$ as possible in all parts of their mothering. Combined, their writing and commentary have been featured all over the mommy blogosphere and at top websites such as Glamour, Bustle, PopSugar Moms, Scary Mommy, CafeMom, HuffPost Parents, Hello Giggles, Motherlucker, Greatist, The Mighty and more.     Connect with Jen Schwartz and Brooke Christian: Website: https://motherhood-understood.com/ Instagram: @motherhoodunderstood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodunderstood/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmsJAOuhKCe1hAPTkMkK6mQ  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-schwartz-b7bb9b120/   Reach Me Here: https://thetruthhurvitz.com/ Email-me@jenniferhurvitz.com  Twitter- https://twitter.com/thetruthhurvitz Facebook-   https://www.facebook.com/jenniferhurvitzweintraub/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thetruthhurvitz/     Show notes by Podcastologist: Jessie Taylor   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.