Bron Lewis - Is It Me or Postnatal Anxiety?

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<p>What do you do when your 3 day-old-baby just doesn&rsquo;t wake up?</p> <p>💌Join 5,000+ people getting our takeaways and favourite moments from this episode in our weekly newsletter -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/45NyQDy">http://bit.ly/45NyQDy</a></p> <p>Motherhood is really hard. And Bron Lewis isn&rsquo;t afraid to talk about it (anymore).</p> <p>Joining us in the Vulnerabilitea House, Bron answers the question &lsquo;when was a time you genuinely needed help and were you able to ask for it?&rsquo;, and recounts the worst week of her life.</p> <p>Deals with the devil, post-natal anxiety, and post-natal depression, Bron is incredibly vulnerable with Hugh and Ryan, sharing how the love from friends, professional help, and medication allowed her to return to herself.</p> <p>Bron, it was a delight.</p> <p>To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://youtu.be/qc9ZNO6VpeY">https://youtu.be/qc9ZNO6VpeY</a></p> <p>0:00 &ndash; We&rsquo;re all best friends / fathers / daughters&nbsp;<br>8:51 &ndash; When was a time you genuinely needed help? <br>18:44 &ndash; Long nights, relentless days <br>25:42 &ndash; Socially accepted punishment <br>33:36 &ndash; Using pain to drown out the noise <br>40:50 &ndash; Obviously, I can do it all <br>45:44 &ndash; It doesn&rsquo;t have to be this hard <br>54:55 &ndash; On day 3, he didn&rsquo;t wake up <br>1:07:27 &ndash; The worst week of her life <br>1:22:54 &ndash; This should feel good, shouldn&rsquo;t it? <br>1:33:01 &ndash; The aftermath</p> <p>🚨If you, or someone you know, is struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, these are a few great resources</p> <ul> <li>PANDA - 1300 726 306</li> <li>ForWhen - 1300 24 23 22</li> <li>Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636</li> </ul> <p>📖&nbsp;Things to read</p> <ul> <li>I&rsquo;m Not Mad (Anymore) by Bron Lewis - <a href="https://bit.ly/3ObBgGQ">https://bit.ly/3ObBgGQ</a></li> </ul> <p>🎟️&nbsp;Things to go see</p> <ul> <li>Bron&rsquo;s Comedy Show, <em>Chaos</em> - <a href="https://bit.ly/4aabRWz">https://bit.ly/4aabRWz</a></li> </ul> <p>🎧Things to listen to</p> <ul> <li>Chains by Tina Arena - <a href="https://bit.ly/4arb1DI">https://bit.ly/4arb1DI</a></li> <li>Work Hates podcast - <a href="https://bit.ly/4arbdCW">https://bit.ly/4arbdCW</a></li> <li>Your Two Drunk Aunties podcast - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cnJndj">https://bit.ly/4cnJndj</a></li> <li>Good Sheilas podcast - <a href="https://bit.ly/4rkGxun">https://bit.ly/4rkGxun</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, (with the new cards!) purchase here -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz">http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel)&nbsp;<em>My Imperfect Life,</em>&nbsp;click here -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz"></a><a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuW">http://bit.ly/4lyuuW</a></p> <p>🩵To join our subscriber community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://bit.ly/4mqunxu">http://bit.ly/4mqunxu</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here - <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">http://apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>