Ep 18 - How A Movie Helped Us Talk About Postpartum Mental Health

In this episode of the Mama Outspoken podcast, hosts Jill and Bobby share their experiences as first-time parents navigating toddlerhood. They begin with their highs and lows of the week, discussing the challenges they faced, such as dealing with snowstorms and car troubles, as well as highlights like attending a monster truck event with their child. The main focus of the episode is their insightful discussion on the movie 'Night Bitch', which opened their eyes to the realities of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Through watching the film, they reflected on their own experiences with postpartum depression, anxiety, and rage, and emphasized the importance of understanding and supporting new moms. They advocate for the necessity of awareness and dialogue around these issues, encouraging both parents and their support networks to watch films that depict these challenges to foster better understanding and support.   Discussion on the movie 'Nightbitch' Insights on postpartum experiences Bobby shares how the movie shifted his understanding of Jill’s postpartum experience The silence around postpartum struggles The need for community and open discussions about postpartum mental health The audio clip is from the official Nightbitch trailer, sourced from Searchlight Pictures' YouTube channel. We do not own the rights to this content. All rights belong to Searchlight Pictures and the respective copyright holders. This clip is shared for discussion, commentary, and educational purposes under fair use. Check out episode episode 16 - The Courage to Ask: Conversations About Parenthood and Support to learn more about the Behind the Joy film.   We hope you'll join us next time! Jill & Bobby You are invited to find community with us, check out the Mama Outspoken Village here. To learn more or grab your copy of the book, head here. Remember, you’re not alone in this. One of our favorite resources is the Postpartum Resource Center of New York - you deserve support that sees you. If you’re ready to get clear on what you actually want your life and business to look like, come dream it into reality with me here. If you’re a new or future mama who wants a real work‑from‑home option, the internship that taught me virtual assisting and helped me land my first client is this. If you’re craving an entrepreneur village where you can build relationships, learn core strategies, and grow a business you own (not one that owns you), you’ll want to check out this.