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Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health

Hosted by Chelsea Myers: Quiet Connection is a podcast where parents and caregivers share their experiences with PMADS, traumatic birth, fertility struggles, pregnancy/infant loss, and more without fear of judgment or criticism. Let"s normalize the conversation and end the stigma! You are not alone. I see you.Want to be a guest on Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health?Send Chelsea a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/quietconnectionpodcast

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32:37

Quiet Confessions, Episode 43: Psychiatric...

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2026/04/16

Send us Fan Mail *This episode discusses topics that may be triggering to some individuals. Please be mindful of your mental health. In this episode of "Quiet Confessions," Chelsea deviates from the timeline to explore a side of psychiatric hospitalization rarely discussed: the profound, "out of place" relationships formed in the haze of crisis. From a fellow mother who "shook them awake" to a British man who shared his confusion over suicidal ideation, this episode highlights the beaut...

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23:36

Quiet Confessions, Episode 42: Psychiatric...

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2026/04/09

Send us Fan Mail This week we're continuing my journey through inpatient care, picking up right where we left off—the three or four days immediately following Thanksgiving at UNC Chapel Hill. In this episode, I’m sharing the raw, unedited reality of what "the haze" actually felt like. If you’ve ever felt like you were "gone" inside yourself, I hope my story helps you realize that the path back is slow, but it is there. I see you, and I’m doing this right alongside you. Key Takeaways The...

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24:43

Quiet Confessions, Episode 41: Psychiatric...

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2026/04/02

Send us Fan Mail In this "Quiet Confessions" mini-episode, I continue my deep dive into my almost month-long stay at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill. Covering November 23rd and 24th, 2022, I detail the physical and emotional exhaustion of being "fresh" into my second hospitalization. From a jarring midnight maintenance visit that made me question my own existence to spending my baby's first Thanksgiving in a psychiatric unit, I explore the themes of detachment, the se...

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74:44

Sarah B: OCD, CHD, and Advocacy in Motherhood

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2026/03/30

Send us Fan Mail When Sarah became a mom, she imagined the typical first moments of motherhood — snuggles, milestones, and sleepless nights. Instead, she found herself in a hospital room, staring at monitors, watching her newborn daughter’s heart beat outside her tiny chest. In this episode of Quiet Connection, Sarah opens up about discovering her daughter’s congenital heart defects just weeks before birth, enduring a whirlwind of surgeries and uncertainty, and recognizing her own undiagnosed...

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53:56

Ann P: Postpartum Growth and Grace

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail When Ann became a mother, she had a clear vision: warm cookies after school, laughter, and a picture-perfect family life. But when her daughter arrived early and needed a NICU stay, that dream collided with anxiety, depression, and a world she didn’t feel prepared for. Ann shares how she learned to give herself grace, ask for help, and rebuild her sense of self through what she calls “five-minute magic.” With warmth, humor, and Hallmark-movie analogies, Ann reminds us t...

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25:03

Quiet Confessions, Episode 40: Psychiatric...

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2026/03/19

Send us Fan Mail In this "Quiet Confession," I’m taking us back to my second day of perinatal psychiatric hospitalization at UNC Chapel Hill. After recently finding the journal I’d kept during my treatment, I reflect on the stark difference between my clinical, "robot-like" recorded entries and the emotional turmoil I was actually experiencing at the time. I describe the rigid routines of the unit, the weight of a potential psychosis diagnosis, and the powerful moment a doctor off...

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79:57

Cyra B: Reclaiming Power After Pregnancy Loss

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2026/03/16

Send a text When former doctor and EFT coach Cyra Baria became pregnant for the first time, she never imagined the heartbreak that would follow. After a traumatic pregnancy loss at 24 weeks, she faced deep grief, guilt, and isolation in a system that didn’t know how to support her. Years later, through postpartum depression, infertility, and the move to a new country, she slowly found her way back, not by forgetting the pain, but by learning to live with it. Together, we talk about loss...

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23:52

Quiet Confessions, Episode 39: Psychiatric...

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2026/03/13

Send a text After returning from my first hospitalization, realizing I was not any better, I took a leap of faith. In this episode, I recount the whirlwind that led me from my home in Vermont to one of the few specialized perinatal psychiatric units in the country: UNC Chapel Hill. I discuss the crushing guilt of leaving my family, overcoming a lifelong phobia of flying, and the magical thinking that convinced me this was the place that would finally fix me. Key Points and Takeaways The...

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61:19

Stella F: Breaking Barriers in Maternal Mental Health

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2026/03/09

Send a text When Stella Faulkner became a mom, she had no idea how much old trauma and new stress would collide. She joined a partial hospitalization program at The Motherhood Center after reaching her breaking point, which ultimately saved her life. But Stella didn’t stop there. She turned her recovery into action, becoming a certified peer specialist, postpartum doula, and founder of DOWA Health, an app designed to make mental health tools and support accessible to all parents, no matter wh...

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26:48

Quiet Confessions, Episode 38: Psychiatric...

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2026/03/05

Send a text In response to an overwhelming listener poll, Chelsea begins a highly requested series detailing their three psychiatric inpatient experiences following the birth of their youngest child. In this first installment, Chelsea recounts the descent into an acute mental health crisis in 2022, a period marked by profound detachment and a desperate need for someone else to "take the reins". Key Takeaways The Decision for Inpatient Care: Chelsea emphasizes that reaching out for help is an ...

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62:43

George A: Songs for my Children

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2026/03/02

Send a text In this refreshing and energized conversation, Chelsea sits down with George Ajjan—a "regular dad" by day and a singer-songwriter known as The Ajjancy by night. George represents a vital but often silent minority in the parenting space: the dads. He opens up about the "scary as hell" moment an infant is first placed in a father’s arms and the unique challenge of supporting a partner through postpartum struggles while navigating your own feelings of being "clueless". Whether you're...

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70:30

Emily & Mahaley: NICU, Infant Loss, and the Power of...

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2026/02/23

Send a text What happens when a perinatal therapist and loss mom "slides into the inbox" of a fellow therapist and author? You get a powerful collaboration designed to help families navigate the unique trauma of the NICU. In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Emily Souder and Mahaley Patel to discuss their new guided journal, Birth Story Brave: NICU Edition. Mahaley shares her heartbreaking and transformative journey through the loss of her daughter, Saachi, and how that experience le...

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Quiet Confessions, Episode 37: A Birthday Confession

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2026/02/19

Send a text In this week’s brain dump, Chelsea celebrates a major milestone: 10,000 podcast downloads. Recorded while navigating a household of sick children and their own chronic illness flare, Chelsea explores the contrast between a 2022 mental health crisis and a redemptive 37th birthday trip to see Brandi Carlile. From a "Friday the 13th" identity theft scare to the healing power of live music at TD Garden, this confession is an honest look at honoring your needs while celebrating t...

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56:34

Sandrine: Navigating the Silent Shifts of Motherhood

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2026/02/16

Send a text In this vulnerable session, Chelsea sits down with French Canadian wellness coach and author Sandrine Lavoie-Filion to discuss the profound identity shift that often accompanies motherhood. Despite years of experience as a kinesiologist coaching pregnant and postpartum women, Sandrine reveals the stark difference between theoretical knowledge and the internal reality of becoming a mother. Sandrine opens up about her unexpected journey into motherhood, the shame she felt when her i...

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Quiet Confessions, Episode 36: Q&A - Beyond the...

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2026/02/12

Send a text In this special Q&A edition of Quiet Confessions, Chelsea is joined by their husband, Ben, to tackle a question sent in from Megann of Pondering Paretnhood Podcast. It's a situation many long-term partners face but few discuss openly: How do you prioritize your marriage during the "roommate phase"? Having been together for 19 years and navigated everything from early-career stress to significant medical and psychiatric trauma, Chelsea and Ben pull back the curtain on the...

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63:39

Rachell D - Turning Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Into...

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2026/02/09

Send us a text In this powerhouse episode, Chelsea sits down with Rachell Dumas—a registered nurse, maternal health advocate, and the founder of the nonprofit A Light After Nine. Rachell shares her "tumultuous" four-year journey to motherhood, which was marked by five pregnancy losses and a constant battle against a healthcare system that dismissed her pain. Rachell recounts the devastating experience of losing a baby at 15 weeks during her own gender reveal and the subsequent diagnosis...

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17:46

Quiet Confessions, Episode 35: Q&A Post-Traumatic...

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2026/02/05

Send us a text In this week’s Quiet Confession, Chelsea opens up the floor for some Q&A and explores the complex intersection of self-care and trauma recovery for parents. While traditional self-care often fails for those with postpartum PTSD or medical trauma, Chelsea shares their personal evolution from identifying "maladaptive" coping habits to discovering "glimmers" that actually reset the nervous system. They discuss why former "comforts" can become triggers and how to build a realis...

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65:30

Betti Rooted Lionheart - Motherhood Through Despair...

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2026/02/02

Send us a text What does it mean to raise children while carrying the weight of despair, and to find healing in unexpected places? In this episode of Quiet Connection, Chelsea sits down with Betti Rooted Lionheart, a mother, shamanic healer, and facilitator of “The Work That Reconnects.” Betti opens up about her early conviction never to have children, her experiences with traumatic birth and a lifelong fistula injury, and the path that led her to shamanic practice, despair work, and a new se...

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15:41

Quiet Confessions Ep. 34: The Power of Yes and...

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2026/01/29

Send us a text In this intimate "flare day" confession, Chelsea records from their couch to discuss a fundamental shift in how they are approaching the new year. Moving away from traditional resolutions, Chelsea shares why their word for 2026 is "Believe"—specifically, the belief that they are worthy of good things, joy, and comfort despite the chaos of the world. Tune in to hear why saying "yes" to yourself is actually one of the best things you can do for your family. Key Takeaways Energy a...

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83:56

Mike & Meghann: Pondering Parenthood

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2026/01/26

Send us a text In this episode, I'm connecting with fellow Vermonters and parenting podcasters Mike and Meghann Oquendo, hosts of Pondering Parenthood, to talk about the journey from educators to parents, the grief and chaos of early parenthood, and the deep work of reconnecting to themselves, to each other, and to their joy. From miscarriage and pandemic birth stories to sleepless nights, relationship strain, and rediscovering glimmers, Mike and Meghann share their honest, funny, and deeply ...

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