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Advocating for Yourself as a Mom: Richelle’s Story of Overcoming Postpartum Anxiety and Insomnia
- 2025/03/31
- 再生時間： 39 分
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In this raw and inspiring episode, Richelle Lobato opens up about her experience with postpartum anxiety, severe sleep deprivation, and the struggles of adjusting to life as a mother of twins plus two more. After facing multiple challenges, including a difficult pregnancy, an emergency C-section, and severe postpartum anxiety, Richelle shares her journey of advocating for her health and mental well-being. She reveals how she felt the overwhelming pressure to be the perfect mom while dealing with sleep deprivation that led her to seek professional help, and a psychiatric inpatient stay, even when doctors were unsure of the cause. Ultimately, through perseverance and self-advocacy, Richelle found solutions that worked for her, allowing her to reclaim her life, sleep, and joy. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, motherhood, and the importance of advocating for your mental health.Key Takeaways:The Power of Self-Advocacy: Richelle's story emphasizes the importance of advocating for your health when you feel that something is wrong, even when doctors may not have immediate answers.The Impact of Sleep Deprivation: Chronic sleep deprivation can have a profound effect on mental health, leading to anxiety, panic, and difficulty connecting with your children.Postpartum Anxiety Is Real: Postpartum anxiety can be just as debilitating as postpartum depression, and it’s important to recognize its symptoms and seek help.Support and Professional Help: Richelle highlights the role of professional support, including therapy and functional medicine, in her recovery process.The Importance of Looking Beyond Conventional Medicine: Richelle shares how functional medicine helped her find answers and restore balance when traditional methods didn’t offer solutions.Key Quotes:“When you can’t sleep, it affects everything—your health, your mind, and your ability to be there for your kids.” – Richelle Lobato“I felt like I was failing as a mom, but I had to remind myself that getting help was the right step for me and my family.” – Richelle Lobato“Self-advocacy is key. Don’t give up until you find the support and answers you need.” – Richelle Lobato“It wasn’t just postpartum depression—it was a deeper issue that needed to be addressed, and I had to fight to get the help I needed.” – Richelle Lobato“I went through a lot of dark moments, but now I look at my life with so much more gratitude and joy.” – Richelle LobatoResources Mentioned:Therapy and Mental Health Resources: Rachell discusses how therapy, including hypnotherapy, was an essential tool in her healing process during her pregnancy journey. Postpartum Supprt International is an organization that helps to train and certify maternal health professionals including MDs and therapists. They have a large number of resources to support women in the perinatal period including a directory of professionals trained in Perinatal Mental Health.Functional Medicine Providers. Looking for someone to assess your whole health? Check out this directory About Your Host:Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journey—from single parenting to blended families—to create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.For More Info and your FREE Embracing Your Inner Supermom Workbook visit www.everydaysupermoms.com Never Miss an Episode: Join the email list to receive weekly updates including podcast episode summaries, tips for moms and more. Sign up HereAmy Grace has courses designed for moms to help them thrive in motherhood and be the best mom they can be. Check out her Courses and Love your Motherhood!