'Eleven Sons, Two Daughters' - Talking with Catherine Knox about Postnatal Depression, in particular, anger, guilt and a loss of identity

Episode 10 January 15, 2023 01:08:37
'Eleven Sons, Two Daughters' - Talking with Catherine Knox about Postnatal Depression, in particular, anger, guilt and a loss of identity
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'Eleven Sons, Two Daughters' - Talking with Catherine Knox about Postnatal Depression, in particular, anger, guilt and a loss of identity

Jan 15 2023 | 01:08:37

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Show Notes

This episode I'm talking with Social Justice advocate and educator, Catherine Knox, about Postnatal Depression and how we each got through this tough life challenge.

Catherine and I go back almost 20 years when I interviewed her for my PhD research on this serious health issue. Between us, we have 13 children, 11 sons and 2 daughters, so we have plenty of experience around motherhood to share, as well as knowledge we've gained from our professional lives.

Catherine and I discuss how feelings of anger, guilt and a loss of identity amongst new mothers often stem from gender expectations around the 'good mother' ideology. A sense of humour and keeping a healthy perspective as a mother are two of the main factors we talk about which led to our recoveries.

So sit back and enjoy this very frank and open discussion between two experts on Postnatal Depression, Catherine Knox, and, 'yours truly'. 

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