Kristina talks again with Zelandia. In this episode, Zelandia talks about her feelings as a new mum, identifies some of the changes that are needed in the maternity sector, what she did that really helped her, and although she is still learning to manage her mental health, how she has prevented PTSD. To listen to the FULL episode, click here https://youtu.be/zyfsLjTC0ZY Thanks to Aethel for the theme song to our podcast “Fog and Fire” – to listen to the full song, you can find Aethel … [Read more...] about Feeding and the Mental Health of New Mothers
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Post Natal Struggles in a Covid World
Continuing the theme of Maternal Mental Health this week, Kristina talks with Zelandia who shares her birth and aftercare struggles in a health care system in the midst of a Covid crisis. Zelandia talks about her traumatic birth experience and struggles with breastfeeding and the impact this had on her mental health. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. To listen to the FULL episode click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06DVm4_r-nw Thanks to Aethel for the theme song to our … [Read more...] about Post Natal Struggles in a Covid World
Coming Out of the Fog
In part two of this two-part episode, singer-songwriter of the podcast’s theme song “Fog and Fire” Jasmine Brett AKA Aethel speaks with podcast host Kristina Grace. She speaks to the lyrics of “Fog and Fire” and shares some of her journey coming out of depression, and about music, motherhood, faith and being her true self. To hear the FULL episode, click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLduqJp56lw Thanks to Aethel for the theme song to our podcast "Fog and Fire" - to listen to the … [Read more...] about Coming Out of the Fog
The Pressures and Expectations of Motherhood
In part one of this two-part episode, singer/songwriter Aethel AKA Jasmine Brett (of podcast theme song “Fog and Fire”) speaks to show host Kristina Grace about the pressures and expectations of motherhood and postnatal depression. To listen to the FULL episode, click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mBH7Cixx5g&t=5s Thanks to Aethel for the theme song to our podcast “Fog and Fire” – to listen to the full song, you can find Aethel on Spotify Follow Mothers … [Read more...] about The Pressures and Expectations of Motherhood
PTSD following Miscarriage & Traumatic Birth
Kristina Grace speaks with Emma (not her real name) about her experience of miscarriage and the impact this had on her – especially with her next pregnancy. She talks about the traumatic birth experience she had with her youngest child and how this all contributed to her experience of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). To listen to the FULL episode, click here CW: Discusses miscarriage and traumatic birth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDDrqiuB8Rc Thanks to Aethel for the theme … [Read more...] about PTSD following Miscarriage & Traumatic Birth
The Impact of Emotional Abuse on Mental Health
Mothers Helpers Founder and Social Worker Kristina Grace continues the series on trauma and mental health, speaking with Emma (not her real name) about the impact of being in a relationship that undermined her self-worth and self-esteem and how that ultimately contributed to her experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Emma shares how she was able to leave the relationship and where she went for help. She offers advice to those who may be in a similar situation. CW: Discusses … [Read more...] about The Impact of Emotional Abuse on Mental Health
