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Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Kelly Siebold

51 episodes

3 months ago

The mental load of motherhood is more than just a to-do list. It is the invisible, relentless work of running a household, managing family life, and carrying the emotional weight of it all. And for moms already navigating postpartum depression or anxiety, this load can feel crushing. In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold sits down with Laura Cunningham, CEO and co-founder of Ava, an AI-powered household concierge designed to lighten the cognitive and emotional burden of mo...

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The mental load of motherhood is more than just a to-do list. It is the invisible, relentless work of running a household, managing family life, and carrying the emotional weight of it all. And for moms already navigating postpartum depression or anxiety, this load can feel crushing. In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold sits down with Laura Cunningham, CEO and co-founder of Ava, an AI-powered household concierge designed to lighten the cognitive and emotional burden of mo...

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Episodes (20/51)

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

The Mental Load of Motherhood: Why It’s Crushing Us and How to Change It with Ava’s Laura Cunningham

The mental load of motherhood is more than just a to-do list. It is the invisible, relentless work of running a household, managing family life, and carrying the emotional weight of it all. And for moms already navigating postpartum depression or anxiety, this load can feel crushing. In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold sits down with Laura Cunningham, CEO and co-founder of Ava, an AI-powered household concierge designed to lighten the cognitive and emotional burden of mo...

3 months ago

32 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Why Friendships Change After Baby: Healing Postpartum Disconnection with Lindsay Carter, LifeShift Therapy

Having a baby can shift everything, including your closest friendships. In this week’s episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, host Kelly Siebold sits down with licensed therapist and best friend Lindsay Carter of LifeShift Therapy to talk about what happens when friendship feels different after having a child. Together, they explore how postpartum depression, identity changes, and emotional overwhelm can create distance between friends, and what it really takes to heal that disconnection. You’ll...

3 months ago

28 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Infertility and Mental Health: Coping and Healing with LunaJoy’s Sipra Laddha

Infertility is more than a medical diagnosis—it’s grief, identity loss, and an often silent strain on maternal mental health. In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold sits down with Dr. Sipra Laddha, MD, mother of four, and co-founder of Luna Joy, a digital mental health clinic dedicated to women’s wellbeing. Together, they shed light on the emotional realities of infertility and why it deserves to be part of every conversation about maternal mental health. You’ll learn: &nbs...

3 months ago

25 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Why Transitions Feel So Hard in Motherhood and How to Cope

Change may be life’s only constant, but it often feels anything but simple, especially if you're a mom dealing with postpartum anxiety, depression, or the daily weight of overwhelm. In this episode, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore explore how transitions, big or small, can stir up grief, anxiety, and a deep sense of lost control. From moving across the world to handling everyday disruptions like shifting sleep schedules, we discuss why even positive changes can feel challenging and how to find...

4 months ago

26 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

How to Bring Compassion to Your Postpartum Anxiety and Depression with Annalise Lind

What if the anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm you're feeling in postpartum isn’t all of you but just a part of you? And what if that part, whether it's tied to postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety, is actually trying to help? In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, we explore how to meet postpartum mental health challenges with curiosity instead of shame. Annalise Lind, LPCA and new mom, walks us through the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach and how it can help you bring more com...

4 months ago

36 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Breastfeeding, Mental Health, and the Power of Feeling Seen with Nest Collaborative's Judith Nowlin and Dr. Larissa Luce

Breastfeeding is never just about feeding. It’s physical, emotional, and deeply tied to your mental health. In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold sits down with Judith Nowlin, CEO of Nest Collaborative, and Dr. Larissa Luce, Director of Clinical Services at Nest Collaborative, a Registered Dietitian, IBCLC, and certified perinatal mental health expert. Together, they explore what breastfeeding really looks like in the fourth trimester and how support can change everything....

4 months ago

30 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Birthing the Mother: Navigating the Fourth Trimester with Nicole Kumi

You prepared for the baby, but did anyone prepare you for what would happen to you? In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold is joined by Nicole Kumi, founder of The Whole Mom, to talk about what it truly means to “birth the mother.” From grief and identity shifts to mental health challenges and societal pressure, we talk about the emotional transformation that happens after childbirth, and what moms really need in the fourth trimester. You’ll hear: Why postpartum grief is co...

5 months ago

27 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

How to Navigate Pregnancy, Maternity Leave, and Return to Work Confidently with Kelly Ling

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Ling, founder of Stork & Spark, joins Kelly Siebold to talk about what so many ambitious moms struggle with but rarely say out loud: how to go back to work after baby with confidence and without sidelining your ambition. Whether you’re pregnant and planning ahead or already back on the job, this conversation is packed with practical strategies and honest insight to help you navigate career, identity, and mental health with confidence. You’...

5 months ago

30 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Loneliness in Motherhood: Why You Can Feel Alone Even When You're Not And What to Do About It

You’re holding your baby. Maybe your partner is in the next room. You’re surrounded by people—and yet, you feel completely alone. In this heartfelt solo episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, host Kelly Siebold opens up about her personal experience with postpartum depression and the deep loneliness that followed. She shares what it felt like to feel invisible in early motherhood, why so many moms experience this kind of isolation, and what actually helps. Whether you’re newly postpartum or mont...

5 months ago

23 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

The 5 Biggest Relationship Challenges After Baby And How to Tackle Them with Brittany Wilson

You had a baby… and suddenly everything in your relationship feels harder. Here’s what’s really going on. In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, therapist and founder of Balance With Brittany, Brittany Wilson, LPC, joins Kelly Siebold to unpack the five most common (and least talked about) relationship struggles after baby—and how to navigate them without losing yourself or your connection. Whether you're quietly building resentment, fighting about sleep, or feeling like intimacy has dis...

5 months ago

26 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Is Mother’s Day Hard This Year? It’s Okay to Not Feel Okay

If Mother’s Day feels like a struggle instead of a celebration, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re navigating postpartum depression or anxiety. Maybe you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or grieving the version of motherhood you thought you’d have. While everyone else seems to be celebrating, you might be wondering, why doesn’t this feel good? We see you—and this episode is for you. In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore talk honestly about how Mother’s Day can bring...

6 months ago

13 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Postpartum Anxiety: Is It Normal Worry Or Something More? Actionable Tips For New Moms

Postpartum anxiety isn't just everyday worry—it's an overwhelming and persistent feeling that can disrupt your daily life, making you wonder if what you're experiencing is normal. In this episode of Let's Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore shed light on postpartum anxiety, an issue often overshadowed by postpartum depression. You’ll learn how to recognize key signs and symptoms—from racing thoughts and panic attacks to the fear of going outside and intrusive, scary thoughts. ...

6 months ago

28 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Reframe Your Negative Thoughts: How To Shift Your Mindset In Motherhood

Negative thoughts can feel like an endless loop, especially in early motherhood. You’re exhausted and overwhelmed, and suddenly, your brain is telling you things like "I’ll never sleep again" or "I’m failing as a mom." But are these thoughts really true? In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore dive deep into negative thought patterns, why they happen, and how you can start shifting them. Ashley breaks down Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and how un...

8 months ago

33 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

When Motherhood Feels Hard: How to Navigate Tough Moments

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore dive into the reality of tough parenting days—those tough moments when everything feels overwhelming, patience runs thin, and nothing seems to go right. Whether you're struggling with your child’s big emotions, feeling like you’re barely holding it together, or wondering how to ask for help when you need it most, we’re here to talk through it all. Ashley shares her expertise as a therapist, offering practical wa...

8 months ago

30 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

The Doula Difference: Mental Health And Motherhood With Kristin Revere

As a mom, have you ever wondered what a doula does and how they can support your mental and emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum? In this episode of Let's Thrive Postpartum, you’ll learn how doulas can be an essential part of your support system, helping to ease the mental load of motherhood. Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas and host of Ask the Doulas podcast, shares her expertise on how doulas provide personalized care, education, and advocacy to support moms emot...

9 months ago

25 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Redefining Motherhood: Mapping Matrescence With Louise Harkins

In this episode, we sit down with Louise Harkins, founder of Mapping Matrescence and a coach with over a decade of experience in mental health. Louise introduces the concept of matrescence—the transformative journey of becoming a mother—and why it’s a critical yet often overlooked aspect of motherhood. Discover how matrescence compares to adolescence, the importance of honoring identity shifts, and how rituals and community can support moms through this transition. She also shares acti...

10 months ago

32 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

New Year, New Intentions: Let’s Thrive In Motherhood In 2025

Ready to step into 2025 with intention and clarity as a mom? In this special New Year’s episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, we’re rethinking the usual New Year’s resolutions. Instead of focusing on external goals, we’re exploring New Year’s intentions—a more compassionate and meaningful approach to creating positive change in your life as a mother. Motherhood can make it easy to lose yourself in the chaos of caring for others, and resolutions often add more pressure to an alread...

10 months ago

29 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Quick Calm For Overwhelmed Moms: Merry Christmas Edition

Feeling overwhelmed this Christmas? You’re not alone. In this special holiday episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, we’re holding space for the mix of emotions moms feel during the holidays—joy, stress, or even sadness when things don’t go as planned. Join us for a short, guided meditation to find calm in the chaos, even if you’re sneaking a moment alone. This quick exercise will help you breathe, reflect, and remember that it’s okay to feel however you’re feeling today. We...

10 months ago

8 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Becoming A Parent: Colleen Imler’s 16 Truths, 1 Lie, And What Every Mom Needs to Know

What if you had a roadmap to guide you through the uncharted territory of becoming a parent? In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore sit down with Colleen Imler, who created just that. As a mom who faced postpartum depression, Colleen turned her struggles into insights, capturing the truths and lies she learned in her book, Becoming a Parent: 16 Truths and a Lie. Colleen opens up about the realities of transitioning into motherhood, the power of shari...

10 months ago

23 minutes

Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

How To Have A Better Birth: 4 Expert Tips From Midwife Sara Holt

Imagine heading into labor equipped with knowledge, tools, and confidence for a positive birth experience. In this episode of Let's Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore talk with Sara Holt, a midwife with over 25 years of experience and the founder of Byenveni Baby. Sara has supported over 3,500 births and is dedicated to empowering families through informed, patient-led decisions. Sara shares four must-know tips for a better birth. Learn why spontaneous labor leads to smo...

11 months ago

34 minutes