Understanding Postpartum Anxiety and Depression with guest Megan Johnson of The Emily Effect Foundation EP191

Send us Fan Mail“The two most powerful words when we're in struggle: me too." –Brené BrownPregnancy and childbirth can be a vulnerable time in your life. You may experience depression and anxiety while you are pregnant or after you give birth. And you may not be sure how to get the help that you need to cope with these common challenges. On today's episode Cody invites Megan Johnson, the Co-Founder of The Emily Effect Foundation and Licensed Therapist to share what she wishes everyone knew about depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy—including when, why, and how to find the help you need.Did you know that 50% to 80% of all women who deliver a child experience the mood shifts known as "the baby blues?" And that 1 in 3 experience postpartum depression  and 1 in 5 will develop a more serious case of postpartum mood disorder? These facts can be scary and confusing, especially right after your baby arrives. Megan shares her sister Emily Cook Dyches' story. Emily was diagnosed and treated for postpartum depression and anxiety. She was treated for the illness for several months. During the process she and her family found pockets of very good help, but as a whole the journey felt frustrating because the resources available seemed disjointed. In short, there were many times they felt like they had exhausted every one of their options and simply didn’t have anywhere else to turn. After Emily lost her life as a result of postpartum anxiety, the family  created The Emily Effect Foundation and website to raise awareness and coordinate local resources for maternal mental health.Connect with Megan JohnsonConnect with The Emily Effect FoundationWatch Emily's StoryDid you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes. You can watch full episodes on YouTube now as well. Like and Subscribe to the It's Hertime Podcast HERE!Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know! Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders