EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 27 MIN
The Psych Ward
from UNMUTED by The Lioness in the Darkness · host The Lioness in the Darkness
A raw reflection on postpartum depression, emotional survival, and the experience of entering a psych ward during one of the most vulnerable periods of life.In this episode of UNMUTED, Brie looks back on the overwhelming emotional weight that followed childbirth and the reality of navigating postpartum depression while trying to survive internally for the sake of the people she loved. Through memory and reflection, she speaks about the fear, disconnection, exhaustion, shame, and emotional confusion surrounding a trip to the psych ward during that time.This episode is not about sensationalizing crisis. It is about speaking honestly about the moments many people hide, the silent intensity of postpartum mental health struggles, and the complicated reality of trying to hold onto yourself while feeling like pieces of you are slipping away.A conversation about survival, motherhood, mental health, vulnerability, and the courage it sometimes takes just to stay.To support the mission of educating, healing, and protecting families and schools in the digital age, visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-the-lioness-in-the-darkness
What this episode covers
A raw reflection on postpartum depression, emotional survival, and the experience of entering a psych ward during one of the most vulnerable periods of life.In this episode of UNMUTED, Brie looks back on the overwhelming emotional weight that followed childbirth and the reality of navigating postpartum depression while trying to survive internally for the sake of the people she loved. Through memory and reflection, she speaks about the fear, disconnection, exhaustion, shame, and emotional confusion surrounding a trip to the psych ward during that time.This episode is not about sensationalizing crisis. It is about speaking honestly about the moments many people hide, the silent intensity of postpartum mental health struggles, and the complicated reality of trying to hold onto yourself while feeling like pieces of you are slipping away.A conversation about survival, motherhood, mental health, vulnerability, and the courage it sometimes takes just to stay.To support the mission of educating, healing, and protecting families and schools in the digital age, visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-the-lioness-in-the-darkness
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