Episode 3 | Maternal Mental Health: What Every New Mum Needs to Know with Courtney Wilton from Nourished Psychology

Motherhood is often described as one of life's most beautiful experiences, but what happens when the reality doesn't match the expectation?In this honest and compassionate conversation, Rashelle sits down with psychologist Courtney Wilton from Nourish Psychology to unpack the emotional, psychological and identity shifts that come with becoming a mother. Together, they explore everything from the baby blues and postpartum anxiety to matrescence, intrusive thoughts, relationship dynamics, and why so many mums feel like they should be coping better than they are.This episode is a powerful reminder that struggling doesn't make you a bad mum, and that seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. In this episode, you'll learn: • What actually happens hormonally and emotionally in the weeks after birth • The difference between baby blues, postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety • Why intrusive thoughts are more common than many mums realise • What matrescence is and how it reshapes your identity • How to recognise when additional support may be needed • The impact of the invisible mental load on mothers • Ways partners and support networks can better support new mums • Gentle ways to encourage a friend to seek help if they're strugglingWhether you're a new mum, expecting a baby, supporting someone through postpartum, or simply curious about the realities of motherhood, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, understood and less alone.🤍 Because while babies need caring for, mums need caring for too.You can find Courtney at https://www.nourishedpsychology.com/Or please explore our support directory. https://www.mummascircle.com/support-directory