- Empowering Postpartum with Jessi Sletten: Overcoming Postpartum Struggles - My Journey with Anxiety, Depression & Lack of Support (EP 1) In this episode of Empowering Postpartum, host Jessi Sletten candidly shares her personal journey through the challenging postpartum experience after the birth of her first son and the healing and supported experience of her second postpartum. She opens up about struggling with anxiety, depression, trouble breastfeeding, and more – plus how a lack of societal support and feelings of isolation and shame exacerbated her difficulties. Jessi reveals the expectations vs. reality of entering motherhood, even for someone educated in child development and psychology. She emphasizes that the transition into parenthood is a learned process that requires preparation, guidance, and support, rather than simply intuitively ingrained knowledge. With raw honesty and compassion, Jessi shares her empowering story to help end stigma around common new parent struggles. This Emotionally moving episode ultimately sends a message of hope – you are not alone and there is help available. Additional topics covered include: - Coping tactics for postpartum mood disorders - Importance of securing a village of help, especially in Western culture - Steps Jessi took to heal and get medical + therapy support - Her path to eventually finding treatment for postpartum depression and anxiety - Ways new moms can proactively prepare for potential post-birth challenges - How Jessi’s difficult journey inspired her advocacy work supporting new parents Are you ready to feel empowered and supported as you transition into parenthood? Enroll in my postpartum planning program today and get everything you need to prepare for this exciting new chapter in your life. From healing and recovery after birth to caring for your newborn, my program will help you navigate the challenges of postpartum life with confidence and ease. Self-Paced Postpartum Planning Program: https://empoweringpostpartum.com/post... 1:1 Empowering Postpartum Coaching: https://empoweringpostpartum.com/empo... Empowering Postpartum with Jessi Sletten is an inspiring show for expecting and newly postpartum parents looking to feel prepared, supported, and empowered for their transition into parenthood - without losing themselves to it. Education, inspiration, and support for everything you need to know for your fourth trimester!