Gospel-Hope for Postpartum Depression with Lindsey Carlson | Ep. 52

Risen Motherhood

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 6.8K Ratings

🗓️ 22 February 2017

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever felt like you can't shake the baby blues? Like maybe you've recovered from childbirth physically, but emotionally, you feel like an empty shell of who you once were? It's possible that you are battling postpartum depression (PPD). In this episode, writer and speaker, Lindsey Carlson discusses her struggles with PPD, giving practical insight and gospel-hope to other moms. She answers questions like, "How do I know if this is PPD or the baby blues?" and "What's the next step if I think I might have PPD?" But most importantly, she reinforces the truth that in Christ, PPD doesn't define our identity and it definitely isn't the end of our story. Whether you are walking through this, or you have a friend or family member with questions, this is a must-listen on a sensitive topic that many moms face.

Articles & Other Resources:

Lindsey's Blog - Worship Rejoices
In the Valley of Postpartum Depression - Lindsey Carlson (article referenced on the show)
Immediate Help for PPD or Psychosis:
If you or someone you know may be in crisis or thinking of suicide, get help quickly.

• Call your doctor.

• Call 911 for emergency services or go to the nearest emergency room.

• Call the toll-free 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-799-4889.

Choosing a Christian Counselor - CCEF
Flee to the Cross - Rachel Pieh Jones

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0:00.0	Motherhood is hard. One second, we think we're doing a good enough job and the next we feel
0:09.8	like the worst mom on the planet. Which is why we need the refreshing truth of the gospel
0:14.9	to be repeated over and over, giving us hope in the everyday molding. So mama, whether
0:20.9	you're sipping cold coffee or doing a sink full of dishes, we hope you'll find true,
0:25.8	encouragement and laughter here. This is the Risen Motherhood podcast. Thanks for joining us.
0:36.4	Hello and welcome to a very special episode of Risen Motherhood. I am Laura Whiffler. Half of
0:42.3	the duo on the show that I co-host with my sister-in-law Emily Jensen. Today we have a very special
0:47.7	episode for all of you. We have invited Lindsay Carlson on the show today to talk about a highly
0:52.5	requested and very sensitive topic, postpartum depression. Lindsay is a wife, mother, speaker, and
0:59.1	writer and you can find her work all over the internet. But her home base is her blog, WorshipRejoices,
1:04.3	at WorshipRejoices.com. We actually found Lindsay through a Christianity-day article written on
1:10.1	the topic of postpartum depression. And we wanted to invite her on the show as she applied such a
1:14.7	well-rounded mix of research, personal experience, and biblical truth to a topic that can be very
1:20.2	difficult to discuss. Now we just want to remind everyone up front that we are not doctors,
1:24.8	nor do we claim any medical expertise. So please, before making any decisions, do consult your doctor.
1:30.6	During today's interview, you'll hear Lindsay share her personal experience with PPD. She's
1:34.6	actually experienced it three different times between her five pregnancies. And how to determine
1:39.8	if what you're experiencing is PPD, or if it's something different, like the baby blues, or even
1:44.6	just a spiritually dry season. She'll also talk about next steps if you think you, or a friend,
1:49.8	or a family member might have PPD. Who do you talk to, and what do you do? Even she's going to talk
1:54.9	about what the role of medication is. And of course, she applies gospel hope all throughout the
1:59.4	interview. Now, if I can leave you with anything, let me leave you with one thing Lindsay said that
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