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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 1H 30M

The Postpartum Truth No One Talks About: Intrusive Thoughts, Rage & Real Healing

from Smell the Roses Health and Wellness Podcast · host Meagyn Caballero

In this episode, we dive into the real, unfiltered side of postpartum mental health: intrusive thoughts, postpartum anxiety, OCD, depression, and even rage. These experiences are more common than people think, yet so many women suffer in silence because of shame, fear, or lack of support.We break down:-What intrusive thoughts actually are (and why they don’t mean you’re a bad mom)-The difference between postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD-Why postpartum rage happens—and why no one talks about it-What support should look like for new moms-First steps to getting help and feeling like yourself againIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, scared by your own thoughts, or like no one prepared you for this part of motherhood—this episode is for you.You are not alone. And you are not broken.Postpartum Support links:https://psichapters.com/

In this episode, we dive into the real, unfiltered side of postpartum mental health: intrusive thoughts, postpartum anxiety, OCD, depression, and even rage. These experiences are more common than people think, yet so many women suffer in silence because of shame, fear, or lack of support.We break down:-What intrusive thoughts actually are (and why they don’t mean you’re a bad mom)-The difference between postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD-Why postpartum rage happens—and why no one talks about it-What support should look like for new moms-First steps to getting help and feeling like yourself againIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, scared by your own thoughts, or like no one prepared you for this part of motherhood—this episode is for you.You are not alone. And you are not broken.Postpartum Support links:https://psichapters.com/

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