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In our previous post, we talked about mania. Hypomania is its quieter/milder cousin, and it's often the one that goes un...
04/04/2026

In our previous post, we talked about mania. Hypomania is its quieter/milder cousin, and it's often the one that goes unnoticed for years. If depression has been the defining theme, but there are odd bursts of energy or irritability mixed in, it’s worth taking a closer look.

If you're stable on your meds and thinking about pregnancy, this is your permission to self-advocate and ask for a plan,...
04/03/2026

If you're stable on your meds and thinking about pregnancy, this is your permission to self-advocate and ask for a plan, not just stop your meds all together.

We throw around the word "bipolar" a lot, but true mania is actually hard to miss. Dr. Claire Smith explains what qualif...
04/02/2026

We throw around the word "bipolar" a lot, but true mania is actually hard to miss. Dr. Claire Smith explains what qualifies as mania, and why its important to detect it. Keep these signs on your radar.

There's a lot of confusion around what bipolar actually is. Dr. Claire Smith clears it up—and it's not what most people ...
04/01/2026

There's a lot of confusion around what bipolar actually is. Dr. Claire Smith clears it up—and it's not what most people think.
🎧Listen to the full episode to better understand the signs, nuances, and why this distinction matters.

Postpartum Depression is not the only thing that can show up postpartum. Bipolar II in particular can hide behind depres...
03/31/2026

Postpartum Depression is not the only thing that can show up postpartum. Bipolar II in particular can hide behind depression, but there are clues worth paying attention to. Keep these signs on your radar.

🎧Listen to the full episode for more tips on PDD, link in bio.

We hear a lot about postpartum depression. But what about bipolar disorder? It's often missed, misdiagnosed, and misunde...
03/30/2026

We hear a lot about postpartum depression. But what about bipolar disorder? It's often missed, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood—especially in moms.

Sarah and reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Claire Smith talk about the bipolar diagnosis that often flies under the radar, especially in pregnancy and postpartum. They share the signs to look for, why sleep matters more than you think, and how getting the right diagnosis changes everything.

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This one hits hard for most of us. Sometimes the dysfunction is familiar. And familiar feels safe, even when it's hurtin...
03/27/2026

This one hits hard for most of us. Sometimes the dysfunction is familiar. And familiar feels safe, even when it's hurting us. What would it look like to choose what's right over what's comfortable? 🤍

Whitney introduces us to the concept of "window of tolerance," basically, how much capacity you have to handle life's cu...
03/26/2026

Whitney introduces us to the concept of "window of tolerance," basically, how much capacity you have to handle life's curveballs.

For example: Your husband is sick, you're default parenting, work is chaotic, and then you get a flat tire? If your window of tolerance is paper-thin, of course, you snap. Of course you cry. Of course you say words you wouldn't say in front of your grandma. 😬

The question is not "why am I so reactive?" The question is "what’s been shrinking my window?" And then grace, lots of it. ❤️

Have you ever felt like one more thing would break you? As Whitney puts it, her “window of tolerance was about as big as...
03/25/2026

Have you ever felt like one more thing would break you? As Whitney puts it, her “window of tolerance was about as big as a sheet of paper, no extra capacity, no wiggle room.”

That’s what it looks like when your window of tolerance is maxing out. Even the smallest things feel overwhelming. And that's not a weakness, it’s simply being human.🫂

When was the last time you checked in on yourself? A self-check-in is not about finding things wrong, but about noticing...
03/24/2026

When was the last time you checked in on yourself? A self-check-in is not about finding things wrong, but about noticing what's there before it becomes a bigger problem. Before the engine light comes on. Before you're in crisis mode, let’s pause to ask: How am I, actually?

Spring is finally here. The sun is out, and the flowers are starting to bloom. After the winter we've had, this seasonal...
03/23/2026

Spring is finally here. The sun is out, and the flowers are starting to bloom. After the winter we've had, this seasonal change feels like a win.

But before we rush headfirst into this new season, Sarah and Whitney wanted to do something different: ask the kind of questions we usually avoid: What am I actually holding on to an carrying right now? How have I been responding to stress? What is my body trying to tell me?

This is not about self-diagnosing or spiraling, this is simply a self check-in. If you've been feeling off, overwhelmed, or just tired, take a listen. 💛

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You are not alone, and you never were. There are moms all around you carrying the same silent weight. Start talking abou...
03/20/2026

You are not alone, and you never were. There are moms all around you carrying the same silent weight. Start talking about it. You'll be shocked by how many say "me too." 🫂

And when you share your story, you’re not just helping yourself; you’re providing that desperately needed education to the next provider who will care for another mom. Your story helps the next mom be seen, heard, and better supported.

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