I have a son who is soon 2 years old. While pregnant I read everything there was to read about taking care of myself, my son and everything that could come after giving birth, including post partum depression. And I was sure I was going to give birth naturally, exclusively breastfeed my son, teach him how to sleep in his own bed from day one... But truth is that nothing went as planed. I had an emergency c-section, I had to partially breast feed while supplementing with formula and my baby slept exclusively on my chest the first two months of his life... and in my bed the first year. So nothing went according to plan. And of course the part of my mental health didn't either. I lost myself, my identity, my beliefs... I lost myself. And because of the stigma connected to post partum depression I have for the longest time denied it even to myself that I did have post partum depression. And that is why I am so happy to bring this subject today.
And today with me is Tonje Youman. Tonje is a dedicated wife and loving mother, who transitioned from being a physical therapist to becoming an influential writer. Her passion for helping others find peace with their past and discover their true passion in the present moment has been the driving force behind her transition. Drawing from her experiences as a caregiver and her own personal growth, she is committed to inspire individuals to overcome their past struggles and embrace a fulfilling authentic life.
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In the next episode we will be talking about conscious penetration with presence.