23. Crippled By Postpartum Anxiety? Follow These Three Tips To A Calmer Day

Hi Mama,

• Do you feel like your mind never stops racing, even when your baby is sleeping peacefully?
  
  
• Are you exhausted from carrying invisible fears that nobody else seems to understand?
  
  
• Have you ever wondered if finding a calmer day starts not with eliminating every anxious thought, but with learning how to live alongside them differently?

In this episode, we’re talking about postpartum anxiety—the kind that keeps you awake at night, convinces you that danger is around every corner, and leaves you feeling completely drained. I’m sharing a personal story from my own struggle with postpartum anxiety and the endless cycle of “what if” thoughts that consumed my days and nights. Together, we’ll walk through three practical tips that helped me survive some of my most anxious postpartum moments, find small pockets of peace, and begin creating calmer days in the middle of the chaos.

You’ve Got This Mama!

Love,

Stephanie

 

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Contact: hello@stephaniehathaway.net

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Next Steps:

Join a supportive community of new moms just like you who are looking for community, hope, validation and practical support at my free Facebook group: bit.ly/PPDsupportgroup

This podcast is based on my personal experience and research and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. I am not a doctor or licensed therapist—please consult a qualified healthcare provider for guidance specific to your situation.

If today’s episode is triggering for you and you feel like you need additional help to process your thoughts or feelings, please reach out for support.

You can call or text Postpartum Support International at 1-800-944-4773.

You can also find more resources by visiting their website: postpartum.net

You don’t have to walk through this alone.

If you are an immediate danger to yourself or others, please call 9-1-1 immediately!