A Christian Therapist on Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, & OCD | Emma Donaldson, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist Emma Donaldson joins Mark to have an honest conversation about what really happens to a mother's mind, body, and faith after having a baby. From the hormonal crash after birth to postpartum OCD, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the shame that keeps so many moms silent — this episode covers what most doctors, churches, and even therapists miss.If you've ever felt like something was wrong with you after having a baby, or you love someone who has — this conversation is for you.Emma's website: joyfulmamamentalwellness.comInstagram & TikTok: @joyfulmamamentalwellness00:00 — Introduction & Emma's Story04:15 — The Hormonal Crash After Birth04:45 — How Pregnancy Triggers Old Wounds05:43 — Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression13:13 — Postpartum Anxiety & Perinatal OCD26:26 — Faith, Anxiety & Philippians 433:43 — Intrusive Thoughts — What They Mean38:11 — How the Church Can Do Better40:15 — What Husbands & Family Can Do42:30 — When & How to Get Help44:23 — Nutrition, Sleep & Hormone Recovery#PostpartumMentalHealth #ChristianMom #PostpartumAnxiety #PerinatalMentalHealth #PostpartumDepression #MomLife #FaithAndMentalHealth #ChristianCounseling #NewMom #PostpartumOCD #MentalHealthMatters #SoulSensePodcast #ChristianPodcast #MotherhoodIsHard #YouAreNotBroken👍🔔 If this conversation touched your heart, please like, subscribe, and share. We'd love to hear what part of this episode hit home for you — comment below or send us a message! Your support helps us bring more meaningful conversations to light. We also value your feedback — please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more information on counseling and resources visit samaritanswell.com or email us at [email protected]. ✅ Stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaritanswell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samaritanswelldallaSLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/samaritan%E2%80%99s-well/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samaritanswellcounseling?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc🎁 Free Relationship "Talk Time" Guide: https://samaritanswell.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/talk-time-guideMusic from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/featherlight | License code: GAUXTZHWAYJROEFLhttps://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/all-i-need | License code: LQFV9XYEQIWRJLNT