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Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental HealthAuthor: Chelsea Myers
Hosted by Chelsea Myers: Quiet Connection is a podcast where parents and caregivers share their experiences with PMADS, traumatic birth, fertility struggles, pregnancy/infant loss, and more without fear of judgment or criticism. Let's normalize the conversation and end the stigma! You are not alone. I see you.Want to be a guest on Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health? Send Chelsea a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/quietconnectionpodcast Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Willemijn - Owning the Stigma: Postpartum Psychosis and Recovery
Episode 12
Sunday, 18 January, 2026
Send us a text*This episode discusses topics realted to Postpartum Psychosis, including delusional thinking and psychiatric hospitalization.In this episode of Quiet Connection, Chelsea sits down with Willemijn De Bruin, a world traveler, public health researcher, and mother of two, to discuss her unexpected journey through postpartum psychosis. Willemijn opens up about her traumatic first birth, her two psychiatric hospitalizations in the UK, and the painstaking road to recovery that took nearly a year.She also shares her courageous decision to have a second child despite the risks, how she built a preventative strategy and support system, and the healing birth that followed. Now an outspoken advocate for maternal mental health, Willemijn combines her lived experience with her professional background to raise awareness and push for systemic change.This episode is a testament to resilience, recovery, and the power of speaking out.To learn more about Willemijn, visit her Instagram or Website.If you or a loved one is facing maternal mental health challenges, please use the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA) or the Postpartum Support International Warm Line (1-800-944-4773). You can also call or text 988 if you are in immediate crisis.If you suspect you or your loved one is experiencing Postpartum Psychosis, please seek treatment at your nearest emergency department. 🗝️ Key TakeawaysPostpartum psychosis can happen to anyone—even without prior mental health history.Hospitalization in mother-baby units can save lives, but access remains limited globally.Relapse is possible, but recovery is also possible—it often takes a year or more.With preventative planning and strong support systems, second pregnancies can be healing.Advocacy and storytelling are powerful tools to reduce stigma and improve healthcare systems.💬 Soundbites“I never thought it could happen to me—and then I suffered postpartum psychosis.” “My partner saved my life by insisting something was wrong when I couldn’t see it.” “Recovery doesn’t end when you leave the hospital—that’s when it begins.” “Postpartum psychosis can happen to anyone. It’s not rare. It’s one to two in a thousand births.” “I owned my story early on. Speaking about it openly was part of my healing.” This episode discusses topics that may be triggering for some individuals. Please check the show notes for more information and be mindful of your own mental health and comfort levels. Real moms. Real talk. Zero sugarcoating.Join Odd Moms On Call as we tackle parenting in a world on fire—one hot take, eye roll, and belly laugh at a time. Support the show Special Thanks to Steve Audy for the use of our theme song: Quiet ConnectionWant to be a guest on Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health? Send Chelsea a message on PodMatch
