Episode 3: Anxiety is not "Normal" with Kate Borsato

You've heard of Postpartum Depression but what about other perinatal mood disorders? Is it "normal" for moms to be anxious forever now that they've had a baby? What about intrusive thoughts? How long do these feelings last and what can we do about them?

Join Rachael and Therapist Kate Borsato to talk about perinatal mood disorders and finding moments of joy in early motherhood. In this episode we discuss what's normal worrying/ anxiety vs. what's NOT normal and how to know when you should seek help. Kate explains what intrusive thoughts are, how to manage stress and find small "glimmers". We also share about self care, self compassion and finding yourself again!

Kate is a mom of two daughters and lives on Vancouver Island with her kids and husband. She works as mental health therapist, she created and leads a nation-wide therapy practice (Perinatal Collective) with a team of over 20 perinatal specialists, and also creates self-help resources for things like anxiety, overwhelm, and finding more joy in motherhood. Follow Kate on Instagram Virtual Therapy Collective (for Canadians) Kate's Website Recommended Online Courses To get connected with help right away, visit Postpartum Support InternationalRachael is a mom of 3, founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby, and the host of this podcast. Join me & our guests each week for new episodes and follow along:

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