Ep 23: Breaking the Silence on Maternal Mental Health | Crystal of Rotten Lemons

from Connectedness · host Fernanda Brasileiro

Motherhood doesn’t always look like the highlight reel.In this episode, I’m joined by Crystal, founder of Rotten Lemons (not2rotten), a maternal mental health initiative creating safe, trauma-informed spaces for moms to share honestly — without shame.We talk about postpartum struggles, anxiety, rage, grief, and why maternal mental health is a critical health issue — not a personal shortcoming. Crystal shares how her mommy meetups and “Off the Record” roundtables give women a place to be seen, heard, and connected to real resources.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, isolated, or quietly struggling in motherhood, you are not alone.This conversation is compassionate, honest, and deeply needed.

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