Navigating Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) with Perinatal Therapist Danik Bernier

In this episode, I speak with Danik Bernier, Perinatal Therapist who focuses on helping moms heal their trauma and break generational cycles in their parenting. She shares helpful content around motherhood, being more self compassionate and addressing trauma. In this episode, we discuss:

·        the signs of PPD and PPA

·        Birth trauma and how to navigate it

·        Learning about perinatal therapy 

·        Is therapy right for you?

·        Working with a therapist vs coach 

·        Childhood trauma effects on fertility, pregnancy and motherhood

·        The mental struggles she sees moms facing in her practice 

·        The pressures of being  a mom and how to handle mom guilt

·        How to set boundaries when receiving unsolicited advice