Processing and Healing After Birth: Navigating Trauma, Matrescence, and Mental Health

In this episode of the Balance Boss Mom podcast, host Erika engages in a heartfelt conversation with Annie Dreese, an associate marriage and family therapist specializing in perinatal mental health. They discuss the complexities of birth trauma, the importance of postpartum support, and the cultural challenges faced by Black and Brown mothers in accessing empathetic care.Annie shares insights on healing practices and the significance of addressing systemic racism in maternal health. The conversation emphasizes the need for open dialogue about the struggles of motherhood and the importance of mental health awareness.