Brittany S. - Nonbinary Parenting & Mental Health Maintenance

Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health

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*This episode contains adult language as well as conversations about addiction and eating disorders.
This week on Quiet Connection I'm chatting with Brittany, a nonbinary mom and podcast host. We explore their challenging transition into parenthood at a young age and the role that medical complications as well as gender identity played in that process. We cover topics ranging from chronic illness, foster parenting, addiction, social constructs, and so much more as it relates to parenting.
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Takeaways

• Becoming a parent can bring up unresolved issues and challenges from one's past, which may impact mental health and well-being.
• Struggling with body image and identity can be particularly difficult during pregnancy and postpartum, especially when facing health issues.
• It's important to prioritize self-care and seek support from a therapist or counselor to address mental health concerns.
• Exploring and understanding one's gender identity can be a transformative and empowering journey, and it's important to find a supportive community.
• Reconnecting with oneself and prioritizing personal needs can lead to personal growth and a healthier, more fulfilling parenting experience. Living authentically and being open with your children creates a safe space for them to be authentic as well.
• Prioritizing your own needs and filling your own cup is essential for being a better parent and caregiver.
• Building a supportive community and finding connection with others who understand and empathize with your experiences is crucial.
• Sharing your burdens and connecting with others is a powerful way to heal and find support.
• Staying connected to yourself and prioritizing self-care is important for mental and emotional well-being.

Sound Bites

• "I was on heavy amounts of antidepressants after all of my pregnancies with my children for postpartum depression and anxiety."
• "I had to start prioritizing myself and reconnecting with myself and in that is where I found so much of now what I teach and speak on and do all of that is, you know, how to unlock your abundance right where you are."
• "I had just started to realize I might be a little gay. Yeah, my husband actually had to tell me that I was gay because I was so in denial."
• "I'm officially like, I'm done living not who I truly am"
• "It 100 % ties into parenting because it and it is I'm gonna have a question lined up but like"
• "I live by honesty and vulnerability is the best policy"

This episode discusses topics that may be triggering for some individuals. Please check the show notes for more information and be mindful of your own mental health and comfort levels.

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