007: Navigating Postpartum Depression and Finding Joy in Hiking and Climbing with Kat Badry

Kat Badry shares her experience with postpartum depression—specifically, how it can show up late in postpartum and what it’s like to navigate the journey of healing while balancing life as a new mom. Our guest, Kat, shares her raw and honest story of experiencing postpartum depression at 10–11 months postpartum, the signs she noticed, and how she found herself feeling isolated and dissociated.

Kat’s healing journey is rooted in outdoor adventures. From hiking with her son at seven weeks postpartum to discovering the grounding power of rock climbing, she explains how nature and movement became her therapy. We also discuss the importance of prioritizing mental health, and finding community as a mom.

If you’ve ever struggled with postpartum depression or felt disconnected from your adventurous self after having kids, listen in.

Places Kat mentioned:

Pickle Jar Lakes, Alberta

Rock climbing crag - Sunshine 

Tunnel Mountain Hike - Banff 

Skaha Climbing, British Columbia 

Gear Kat mentioned: 

Osprey Poco Lite: https://alnk.to/9IfgwUJ

Ergo baby dream: https://amzn.to/3PHPA7v

Snuggle me organic: https://snugglemeorganic.com/collections/snuggle-me-organic-infant

Connect with Kat Badry: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katbadry_/

Kat’s social media management: https://www.instagram.com/katsocialinc/

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Codes & Discounts:

Jan and Jul Outdoor Clothing 

Discount code: LGO10

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