Ready for a new take on your postpartum mental health? I'm Susannah, a licensed therapist and coach and I help postpartum moms take ownership of their mental health and overcome struggles related to stress and anxiety. In this podcast you're going to learn why you're stuck, why our current system is failing postpartum moms, and what you can do about it to start living the life you actually want to live.
Ready for a new take on your postpartum mental health? I'm Susannah, a licensed therapist and coach and I help postpartum moms take ownership of their mental health and overcome struggles related to stress and anxiety. In this podcast you're going to learn why you're stuck, why our current system is failing postpartum moms, and what you can do about it to start living the life you actually want to live.
In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden force behind postpartum anxiety and those disturbing intrusive thoughts that so many new mothers experience but few talk about openly: our relationship with uncertainty.
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Becoming a mother instantly raises the stakes of life's inherent unpredictability. Suddenly, you're responsible for a tiny human, and your tolerance for uncertainty—which may have been just fine before—seems to vanish overnight. This episode explores why motherhood so often becomes an "uncertainty trap" that manifests as anxiety, worry, and intrusive thoughts about both your baby's safety and your own.
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Whether you're pregnant and feeling anxious or in the thick of postpartum anxiety, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers compassionate insight into why these struggles emerge and a clear path toward greater peace with life's inevitable unknowns.
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DISCLAIMER: This podcast represents the opinions of Susannah Long, LMFT. The content of this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical or mental health care from a licensed mental health professional. In no way does listening, emailing, or interacting on social media platforms with content establish a therapist - client relationship or coach - client relationship.