Gabby Bernstein on Happy Days: From Trauma to Freedom and Inner Peace
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Postpartum Depression
shares her profound journey through postpartum depression, highlighting the critical role of medication in her recovery. She emphasizes the importance of addressing biochemical conditions with appropriate medical interventions, comparing it to treating a heart condition with medication 1. Gabby candidly discusses the stigma surrounding mental health treatments and the necessity of recognizing postpartum depression, which can persist years after childbirth 2.
If we had a heart issue, we wouldn't blink before taking some kind of blood thinner or whatever heart medication we needed to take.
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She urges women to acknowledge their mental health needs and seek help without shame.
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Mental Health Tools
Gabby introduces the concept of a mental health first aid kit, a collection of tools and practices designed to support emotional well-being. She highlights simple techniques like tapping and compassionate self-talk, which are accessible and effective for managing stress 3. Gabby also discusses somatic healing practices, such as the heart hold, which help regulate the nervous system by focusing on physical sensations rather than past traumas 4.
Our emotional well-being, we have not been taught to care for.
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These methods empower individuals to cultivate their own toolkit for mental health maintenance.
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Maternal Health
and Gabby discuss the importance of maternal mental health and its impact on children. Gabby stresses that a parent's emotional stability directly influences their child's resilience and sense of safety 5. She shares her personal experiences with IVF and miscarriage, highlighting the emotional challenges and the need for faith and support during such times.
The best gift we can give our children is ourselves being in a healthy, grounded place.
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Gabby encourages mothers to address unresolved trauma to foster a nurturing environment for their families.