Quiet Connection - Perinatal Mental Health
Hosted by Chelsea Myers: Quiet Connection is a podcast where parents and caregivers share their experiences with PMADS, traumatic birth, fertility struggles, pregnancy/infant loss, and more without fear of judgment or criticism. Let's normalize the conversation and end the stigma! You are not alone. I see you.
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Episodes
200 episodes
Quiet Confessions: Chronic Illness, Med Tapering, and Letting Go of Mom Guilt
The change of seasons in New England is stunning, but for those of us living with chronic illness, it often brings a difficult wave of physical and mental hurdles. In this episode of Quiet Confessions, I’m catching up with ...
Overcoming Infertility, Infant Loss, & Legal Battles: Cheri Bergeron’s Journey
In this episode of Quiet Connection, I'm joined by tech professional, author, and nonprofit founder, Cheri Bergeron. Cheri opens up about her decade-long journey through infertility, the agonizing loss of two children to ra...
Waiting for Max - Navigating Birth Trauma, Surrogacy, and Postpartum Healing: Emily’s Story
When we picture our path to parenthood, very few of us imagine sitting beside an incubator in the NICU, undergoing multiple rounds of IVF, or turning to surrogacy to bring a child home. In this heartwarming and deeply honest episode of Quie...
Quiet Confessions: Postpartum Psychosis & Systemic Failures - with Ben Edmonds & Chelsea Myers
Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of postpartum psychosis, severe PMHDS, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, and high-profile legal cases involving harm to children.In this episode of Quiet Confessions, Chelsea i...
Premature Menopause, High-Risk Pregnancy, and Fighting Maternal Stigma: Paula’s Story
When you’re a high-achieving attorney and licensed therapist, you think you’ve got the research and prep work handled. But as guest Paula Yost discovered, pregnancy and parenting don’t care about your schedules or degree titles.In...
"I Woke Up Postpartum and Thought I Was a Pop Star": Surviving Postpartum Psychosis - Sarah’s Story
What happens when bringing a new life into the world triggers a complete break from reality, leaving you isolated in a system that wasn't built to give you the care you need?In this episode of Quiet Connection, Chelsea sits down with reg...
Missed Miscarriage, Hormones, and Healing: Cat's Story
When Cat Carnell walked into her ten-week ultrasound expecting to hear a heartbeat, she was met with two words that shattered her world: "I'm sorry." What followed was a confusing, painful, and deeply isolating journey through a missed m...
Navigating the NICU Rollercoaster: Julie Hatch, NNP’s Story
When you envision bringing a child into the world, nobody prepares you for the possibility of walking through the double doors of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The flashing lights, the constant hum of monitors, and the physical barrier of an ...
The Hidden Superpower of Chronically Ill Parenting: Hilary’s Story
In this episode of Quiet Connection, host Chelsea Myers sits down with Hilary Hodge, author of the upcoming book The Art of Parenting While Sick. Living in the beautiful Loire Valley of France, Hilary navigates the dail...
Quiet Confessions: Saying the Scary Parts Out Loud - Unpacking Perinatal Mental Health
In this episode of Quiet Confessions, Chelsea takes a step back from personal musings to focus on advocacy and education surrounding perinatal mental health disorders (PMHDS). Recording from their late grandmother’s house, Chelsea reflects on c...
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Birth Prep Reimagined: Jessica’s Story
In this episode of Quiet Connection, Chelsea sits down with Jessica Hill, co-founder of The Parent Collective. Jessica opens up about her transition into motherhood while living over...
Quiet Confessions: The Truth About Postpartum Psychosis - What The Media Isn't Telling You
With the Lindsay Clancy trial dominating headlines right now, the media is full of sensationalized coverage that instills fear and demonizes birthing individuals in crisis. But sensationalism doesn't save lives; truth, proper medical tra...
Underground Midwives & Maternity Deserts: Lainey's Story
What happens when the vision you have for your birth completely shatters? In this episode of Quiet Connection, host Chelsea Myers sits down with Lainey Stancil—a mom, birth doula, and the founder of the Peach State Birth Co...
Fighting to Stay - One Mom’s Battle Out of Postpartum Darkness: Adriana’s Story
In this deeply moving episode of Quiet Connection, Chelsea sits down with Adriana Sanchez, a stay-at-home mom and college student who shares her raw journey through two high-risk pregnancies, consecutive NICU stays, and severe postpartum...
Quiet Confessions: In Honor of Birth Trauma Awareness Week
Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of medical trauma, postpartum hemorrhage, psychiatric hospitalizations, and suicidal ideation. Please protect your mental health while listening.Welcome back to Quiet C...
Punk Rock, Irish Twins, and Postpartum Realities: Leah’s Story
Have you ever felt like you should have it all figured out, only to find yourself crying on the bathroom floor?In this episode of Quiet Connection, I'm sitting down with the wonderful Leah Wright. She's a licensed clinica...
Quiet Confessions: Postpartum PTSD, Triggers, & Flashbacks Pt. 3
In this solo mini-episode, I'm letting down the veil and sharing a very raw look at how postpartum PTSD still shows up in my life today. This past weekend, our family celebrated the arrival of my new nephew. While I made a conscious...
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Parenting with Bipolar 2 and ADHD: Sarah Sherman’s Story
What happens when your mental health journey starts long before you ever consider becoming a parent? In this episode of Quiet Connection, host Chelsea Myers sits down with author and mental health advocate Sarah Michelle Sherman...
Quiet Confessions: Postpartum PTSD, Triggers, & Flashbacks Pt. 2
If you're feeling stuck, frozen, or like everything around you is chaotic right now, you're not alone. In this week’s Quiet Confession, I’m diving deep into a raw and rarely discussed side of postpartum PTSD: the "mundane" ...
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Healing from Pregnancy Loss & The Power of Surrender: Kanika’s Story
What happens when a high-achieving, structured project manager is completely stripped of control by motherhood? In this deeply moving episode of Quiet Connection, host Chelsea Myers sits down with Kanika, an engineering professional and MBA gra...
Neurodivergence and the Minefield of Motherhood: Stephanie’s Story
What happens when the Pinterest-perfect vision you had of motherhood clashes with a chaotic reality? In this candid episode of Quiet Connection, I’m connecting with Stephanie, a mother of two and the founder of Connection Therap...
Quiet Confessions: Postpartum PTSD, Triggers, & Flashbacks Pt. 1
Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed descriptions of medical trauma, panic attacks, and postpartum hemorrhage flashbacks. Please practice self-care while listening.In this episode of Quiet Confessions, host C...
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The Myth of Unexplained Infertility & Finding Grace in the Foster Care System: Rachel F's Story
When personal drive hits the barrier of unexplained infertility, how do you pivot? In this Quiet Connection episode, Chelsea joins Rachel Fulginiti, voice actor and host of From Foster 2 Forever podcast. Rachel dis...
Quiet Confessions: Chronically Overwhelmed Mama
In this episode of Quiet Confessions, Chelsea steps away from the chaos of everyday parenting to give a transparent update on where they are at—both physically and mentally.Recording from their bedroom while their three-year-old...
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"I'll Be Back, I Promise" - Beyond The Birth Trauma: Kathryn’s Story
What happens when a "Type A" social worker, who is used to connecting others to mental health resources, becomes the one fighting for her life and her sanity? In this episode, Chelsea connects with Kathryn, the advocate behind the highly...
