In this episode I’m talking about becoming a mama of two, and how despite having my dream birth, I experienced postpartum depression. I know the nature of the content of this episode can be difficult and triggering for some to listen to. Please see the timestamps below, and skip what’s not for you.

I’m also talking about choosing myself and self-love, and working my way out of depression. This definitely is sharing something that feels a bit too personal to share, but that’s why I choose to do it. To contribute to openness and hopefully more people talking about it without the shame.

After recording, I realised I hadn't talked about my partner as my rock through my struggles. In this episode he seems to barely be an extra in my life. And that felt incredibly unfair in my opinion. He's supporting, loving, comforting, understanding, and he goes above and beyond with the children - always!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Intro.

02:12 – About this episode.

06:15 – Thoughts about postpartum depression/depression in general.

07:29 – Some of the things you may go through as a new mama.

08:42 – Recap of my second birth story.

10:24 – About my experience with postpartum depression.

12:01 – About my self-destructive thoughts and out-of-proportion worries.

13:23 – About the ugliness of getting triggered while struggling with depression, and how that turned me into a completely different person.

15:02 – When my self-hate took over and I didn’t want to exist.

16:05 – About my childhood trauma surfacing through triggers.

17:30 – About taking my first steps away from depression with lots of trial and error.

20:09 – Making some helpful discoveries.

23:03 – Facing my demons and choosing myself and self-love.

25:02 – About the SELFLOVE app and who it’s intended for.

26:58 – About my 6 A’s Roadmap to SELFLOVE.

29:22 – Some wise words I’ve picked up along my path.

RESOURCES:

Dr. Nicole LePera: IG: @the.holistic.psychologist

SelfHealers Circle: IG: @selfhealers.circle

Shelly Robinson: IG: @raising_yourself

The Reconnected: IG: @the_reconnected

Mammakurs: mammakurs.no (in Norwegian)

I’m so grateful that you’re here. Thank you! You have no idea what it means to me.

The SELFLOVE app is all about you finding your path towards self-love and the life you want. In the app you’ll find the tips, tools and inspiration to get you started on your journey. To get my 6 A’s Roadmap to SELFLOVE, information about the app and subscribe to my newsletter, click this link: app.mypathtoselflove.com. I can’t wait to see you inside the SELFLOVE app when it launches! Thank you!

If you want to contact me, ask me something, give feedback or suggestions, you can reach me here:

Instagram: @mypathto_selflove

Email: selflove@mypathtoselflove.com

I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

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