The Moms Are Alright
Whether you're trying to conceive or are a few years into toddlerhood, we know that the transition to motherhood can leave you feeling a little (or a lot!) stuck, overwhelmed, and alone.
Join perinatal psychologists Dr. Caroline Dickens (toddler mom) and Dr. Hila Sachs (first-time mom-to-be) as they share their professional expertise and personal experiences alongside guest experts to cover all the motherhood challenges you're struggling with the most.
You'll leave each 45-minute episode with new perspectives and tools that will help you find more peace, joy, fulfillment, and hopefully a little humor, through even the hardest parts of the transition to motherhood.
The Moms Are Alright
Welcome Anxiety, My Old Friend with Dr. Julia Birt
Summary
In this episode, Hila and Caroline welcome Dr. Julia Birt, licensed clinical psychologist and anxiety expert, to talk all things anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. They explore the complexities of anxiety, its components, and how it manifests in new parents. The conversation includes practical tips for managing anxiety, understanding it as a normal feature of significant life transitions, and the importance of recalibrating one's relationship with anxiety. The episode emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the value of leaning into uncertainty while navigating the challenges of parenthood.
Takeaways
- Anxiety has cognitive, physiological, and behavioral components.
- It's common to experience heightened anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum.
- Recalibrating our response to anxiety is crucial for managing it.
- Setting boundaries around information gathering is important for new parents.
- Trusting our future selves to handle challenges can alleviate present anxiety.
- Engaging in mindfulness and being present can foster a better relationship with anxiety.
Chapters
00:00- Introduction to Anxiety in Pregnancy and Postpartum
06:10- The Car Alarm Analogy: Recalibrating Anxiety
11:33- Physical Manifestations of Anxiety
16:59- Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety in New Mothers
27:25- The Role of Anxiety as a Motivator
33:31- Navigating Information Overload During Pregnancy
38:13- Practical Tips for Managing Anxiety
Where to find Dr. Julia Birt
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