Ep 20 - Seeing Postpartum Struggles on Screen & In Real Life
Jill and Bobby reflect on their experience attending the premiere of Behind the Joy, a powerful film directed by Jamal Smart that highlights the reality of postpartum mental health struggles. They discuss the film’s impact, key moments that resonated deeply, and how it can serve as a tool to spark conversations about postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD. They also open up about their own parenting highs and lows, sharing personal insights into the emotional journey of raising a toddler.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- How Behind the Joy sheds light on postpartum mood and anxiety disorders
- The importance of recognizing signs of postpartum struggles in new moms
- Why conversations about perinatal mental health are critical for families
- The role of a supportive partner and community in postpartum healing
- How media and storytelling can help break the silence around postpartum challenges
Postpartum struggles are real, but they don’t have to be faced alone. By sharing stories and starting conversations, we can create a stronger, more informed village for new parents. Learn more and find where to watch Behind the Joy by Jamal Smart HERE.
We hope you'll join us next time! Jill & Bobby
You are invited to find community with us, check out the Mama Outspoken Village here. To learn more or grab your copy of the book, head here. Remember, you’re not alone in this. One of our favorite resources is the Postpartum Resource Center of New York - you deserve support that sees you.
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