You're listening to 3 in 30 takeaways for moms episode 184 living well with depression and anxiety

Welcome to 3 in 30 a podcast for moms who want to create more meaning in motherhood

Each 30-minute episode will feature three doable takeaways for you to try at home with your family this week

I'm your host Rachel Nielsen. Thank you so much for being here

Happy Monday my friends today is one of my favorite days of the year because it is my birthday

And I love any reason to celebrate and eat cake and be with the people I love and that includes all of you

I am so happy to get to view with you today on my birthday

Today talking about a topic that is so important to me taking care of ourselves when we are going through anxiety or depression

Now I know that feels like a heavy topic for a birthday celebration

But honestly this conversation that I had with our guest Jenny show Walter felt like a gift to my soul

When I finished talking to her I felt so much peace and I am grateful that I get to share it with all of you today as my birthday gift to you

I hope it gives you strength and hope and tools if you yourself are struggling with depression or anxiety right now

And I hope it gives you empathy and perspective if you're someone who does not live with mental illness

It's my dearest hope that these discussions about mental health on 3 in 30 will bring peace and relief to a mom who needs it

And open up larger conversations about how we can support each other better throughout our communities

Our guest today Jenny is a mother of two who lives in Maryland. She loves creating cakes, taking long walks, reading and crafting

She says she struggled with anxiety her whole life and depression for a good part of her life

Especially after developing postpartum depression

She wants to share some of the ways she's learned to live well while managing mental illness

Before we jump into my conversation with her

I want to thank our two May sponsors who have made our series for mental health awareness month possible

Better help and Jane.com

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