Strong Mom Series: Battling Depression and Anxiety (with special guest Sara Sery) [Ep. 54]
We need to talk about depression and anxiety, whether it's postpartum or chronic. On this final episode in the Strong Mom Series, Scott and I are sharing our own personal struggles with mental illness. And boy, do we get vulnerable! We're sharing the true ugliness of how it manifests within us...from baby-shaking to 7 hour-long panic attacks. Also, on this episode I'm talking with Sara Sery, who has a Master's degree in counseling and leads the clients in her coaching program through transforming their motherhood into one of joy and growth. Sara and I chat about: Symptoms of depression and anxiety The Christian stigma swirling around mental illnesses Practical solutions for moms in the heat of the moment Why medication can be a valuable, shame-free option. This is a must-listen if you think you might suffer from depression or anxiety, or you know someone who does and you want to know what it looks like on the inside. MORE RESOURCES: Sign up for my newsletter here! The Strong Mommas Squad - FREE private FB community for moms that would like more accountability & support! Sara Sery's Facebook Group - Bad Christian Moms [Blog Post] Motherhood Depression: Putting on a Brave Face [Book] My Name is Hope: Anxiety, Depression, and Life after Melancholy by John Mark Comer Psalm 23