EP#62 Navigating Parental Anxiety and Depression with Jenna Clancey

Do you ever find yourself caught in a whirlwind of negative thoughts? In this episode, we've brought to light the often overlooked issue of parental anxiety and depression, which affects 1 out of 5 women and 1 out of 10 men after becoming parents. Our guest, the inspiring parent Jenna Clancey, who is not only a mental health professional but also a mom and an author of the book Imperfect Parenting; honest stories from global parents who has faced anxiety leading to depression, bravely shares her journey of overcoming these challenges.

During our conversation, Jenna touches upon several key points:

• How does one experience anxiety in parenthood?
• Ways to identify it.
• The initial steps to take after recognition.
• Addressing concerns about medication, including potential side effects and dependency.
• The impact on children and relationships between partners.

And much, much more...

Also do checkout this Instagram account which has given a lot of strength to Jenna! @theconnectedreader. Partners in Upbringing is India's No. 1 parenting podcast run by Himani & Kalyani, passionate mothers who are on an endeavor to unravel the secrets of mindful parenting. They connect with experts and inspiring parents to delve into the intricacies of discipline, schooling, holistic child development, instilling family values, cultivating positive habits, and tackling behavioral challenges with an aim to gain insights, updates on the latest scientific advancements in parenting and share invaluable advice.

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- Ranked as No.1 podcast in the parenting category on Apple Podcasts - Aug '2022-2023

Becoming parents is natural, but parenthood is not. So tune in, learn, grow and navigate the beautiful yet complex journey of nurturing happy & confident children.

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