Postpartum Depression: Bipolar & the Truth About Motherhood with Eden Judd

What happens when the “happiest time of your life” becomes the
darkest?





This week, Kate and Tansy sit down with former police officer and
mum of one (and one on the way), Eden Judd, for a raw,
unflinching conversation about postnatal depression, anxiety,
bipolar II, and the brutal truths of early motherhood that no one
talks about on Instagram.


Eden shares how a traumatic birth, insomnia, and a crippling fear
of asking for help led to a breakdown, and how she fought her way
back through the doors of a Mother Baby Unit.


From the fear of having her child taken away to the deep stigma
surrounding psychiatric medication during pregnancy, Eden opens
up about what it really takes to survive and recover.Kate shares
her own experience with perinatal PTSD, while Tansy dives into
why judgment in motherhood is rampant—and why so many women feel
they have to perform their way through pain.





You'll learn:


Why sleep is not a luxury in the postpartum period—it’s a
survival strategy


How the system is failing new mothers, and what real care should
look like


Why we need to stop judging mums who ask for help (and start
showing up with lasagna)


Whether you're a mum, a support person, or someone navigating
mental health while raising a family, this conversation is a
must-watch.


Brutal, tender, funny, and deeply necessary.


Resources linked below for anyone who needs support.


COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence) – info & screening
tools https://www.cope.org.au


PANDA – helpline for perinatal anxiety & depression
https://www.panda.org.au


Gidget Foundation Australia – specialist care for new parents
https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au


MumSpace (Parent‑Infant Research Institute) – free online mental
health programs https://www.mumspace.com.au


Peach Tree Perinatal Wellness – emotional support for new mums
https://www.peachtree.org.au


Lifeline – crisis support 24/7 https://www.lifeline.org.au








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