Overcoming Perinatal Depression & Redefining Maternal Care – Nicole Connell | Moms Like Me Podcast

CEO-mom Nicole Connell shares how battling perinatal and postpartum depression inspired her to launch a virtual maternal-care startup that’s changing the way modern moms get help. ​ Jordan welcomes entrepreneur and mother Nicole Connell—founder of Meré (“mother” in French)—for a frank conversation about mental-health gaps in pregnancy, loss, and early motherhood. Nicole recounts experiencing severe prenatal insomnia and depression, a heartbreaking miscarriage, and year-long postpartum depression while juggling work and two young daughters. Discover how those struggles sparked her mission to deliver virtual, whole-person care from pre-conception through perimenopause. They unpack: - What constitutes a perinatal mood & anxiety disorder (PMAD) and how to spot it early - The added pressure working moms face—and why accessible tele-health matters - Building a preventative “village”: pelvic-floor therapy, hormone panels, mental-health check-ins, and practical support from friends - Simple, game-changing ways loved ones can help (hint: let mom sleep!) If you’re a mom-to-be, already parenting, or supporting someone who is, this episode will leave you better equipped—and less alone—on every chapter of the journey. 👉 Subscribe for more real-life mom stories and expert insights. 👉 Explore Mere’s resources: https://www.mere-foreverychapter.com https://www.instagram.com/mere_foreverychapter/👉 Need immediate help? Call or text 988 (USA) for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Intro & why this episode matters 00:34 Meet Nicole Connell & maire’s “why” 02:50 First pregnancy: severe prenatal depression 04:30 Miscarriage, fear, and pregnancy after loss 06:05 Postpartum depression meets no maternity leave 08:00 PMAD red-flags & clinical definition 10:50 Are depression rates rising—or just recognized? 12:00 Working-mom realities & the case for virtual care 14:30 Preventative care: pelvic floor, labs, mental health 18:00 Building your baseline before baby arrives 21:30 How friends/family can really help 23:20 Tech-enabled villages & cultural shifts 25:14 Where to find Nicole & maire 26:10 Wrap-up & next steps