Mom's Mental Health Matters: How to Make Your Mental Wellness a Priority with Sara Springer

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week I am joined by Sara Springer of Rebel Housewife Blog to talk all things mental health and healing in motherhood. From Sara's own story of hitting rock-bottom with postpartum depression to how every mom can start to prioritize her own mental wellness, this episode is for you no matter where you are in your mental health journey.

In the episode, Sara and I talk about:

• The impact of mindfulness, intention, and self-awareness on mental health
• Recognizing intrusive thoughts for what they are
• Becoming more aware of what you need at any given moment
• Healing as a lifelong process rather than an end destination
• How knowing our values can help us make better decisions for ourselves
• Why Sara decided to share her story and takeaways in her new book

A little about our guest:
Sara Springer has spent the last two decades supervising the chaos she has created. She is a midwest mom of five and Adult Nurse Practitioner who has battled depression and anxiety for the better part of 30 years. She is now a mental health advocate pursuing her writing dreams. She writes about maintaining mental wellness in parenting, marriage, and online spaces. She is co-founder of the mental health focused non-profit Love Will Foundation, a yoga enthusiast, and a staunch practitioner of sarcasm. Her work has been featured on multiple sites including Her View From Home, Scary Mommy, and The Mighty. Her first book, ‘Was I Not Supposed to Say That?’ was released on May 7, 2024.

To connect with Sara, follow her on Instagram @rebelhousewifeblog or Facebook. You can also visit her website www.rebelhousewifeblog.com. You can find her new book, 'Was I Not Supposed to Say That?" at bookshop.org or wherever you buy books!

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction and Content Warning
• 1:20 Meet Sara Springer: Mental Health Advocate
• 2:03 Sara's Journey: From Depression to Advocacy
• 5:07 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Mindfulness
• 6:27 Motherhood and Mental Health Challenges
• 14:56 The Role of Self-Care in Mental Wellness
• 18:22 Societal Expectations and Postpartum Realities
• 24:10 The Importance of Support for Moms
• 24:35 Depression: Diagnosis vs. Mindset
• 25:33 Understanding Mental Illness Management
• 27:33 Empowering Moms with Self-Care
• 31:20 The Role of Mantras in Mental Wellness
• 34:06 Exploring Personal Values for Better Decisions
• 37:33 Introducing Sara's New Book
• 40:02 Normalizing Self-Care for Moms
• 43:56 Where to Connect and Find the Book