Let's Thrive Postpartum: Overcoming Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Having a baby can shift everything, including your closest friendships.

In this week’s episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, host Kelly Siebold sits down with licensed therapist and best friend Lindsay Carter of LifeShift Therapy to talk about what happens when friendship feels different after having a child. Together, they explore how postpartum depression, identity changes, and emotional overwhelm can create distance between friends...

Infertility is more than a medical diagnosis—it’s grief, identity loss, and an often silent strain on maternal mental health.

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold sits down with Dr. Sipra Laddha, MD, mother of four, and co-founder of Luna Joy, a digital mental health clinic dedicated to women’s wellbeing. Together, they shed light on the emotional realities of infertility and why it deserves to be part of every ...

Change may be life’s only constant, but it often feels anything but simple, especially if you're a mom dealing with postpartum anxiety, depression, or the daily weight of overwhelm.

In this episode, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore explore how transitions, big or small, can stir up grief, anxiety, and a deep sense of lost control. From moving across the world to handling everyday disruptions like shifting sleep schedules, we disc...

What if the anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm you're feeling in postpartum isn’t all of you but just a part of you? And what if that part, whether it's tied to postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety, is actually trying to help?

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, we explore how to meet postpartum mental health challenges with curiosity instead of shame. Annalise Lind, LPCA and new mom, walks us through the Intern...

Breastfeeding is never just about feeding. It’s physical, emotional, and deeply tied to your mental health.

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold sits down with Judith Nowlin, CEO of Nest Collaborative, and Dr. Larissa Luce, Director of Clinical Services at Nest Collaborative, a Registered Dietitian, IBCLC, and certified perinatal mental health expert. Together, they explore what breastfeeding really looks like i...

You prepared for the baby, but did anyone prepare you for what would happen to you?

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold is joined by Nicole Kumi, founder of The Whole Mom, to talk about what it truly means to “birth the mother.” From grief and identity shifts to mental health challenges and societal pressure, we talk about the emotional transformation that happens after childbirth, and what moms really need in ...

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Ling, founder of Stork & Spark, joins Kelly Siebold to talk about what so many ambitious moms struggle with but rarely say out loud: how to go back to work after baby with confidence and without sidelining your ambition.

Whether you’re pregnant and planning ahead or already back on the job, this conversation is packed with practical strategies and honest insight to help you navig...

You’re holding your baby. Maybe your partner is in the next room. You’re surrounded by people—and yet, you feel completely alone.

In this heartfelt solo episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, host Kelly Siebold opens up about her personal experience with postpartum depression and the deep loneliness that followed. She shares what it felt like to feel invisible in early motherhood, why so many moms experience this kind of isolation, and...

You had a baby… and suddenly everything in your relationship feels harder. Here’s what’s really going on.

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, therapist and founder of Balance With Brittany, Brittany Wilson, LPC, joins Kelly Siebold to unpack the five most common (and least talked about) relationship struggles after baby—and how to navigate them without losing yourself or your connection.

Whether you're quietly building r...

If Mother’s Day feels like a struggle instead of a celebration, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re navigating postpartum depression or anxiety. Maybe you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or grieving the version of motherhood you thought you’d have. While everyone else seems to be celebrating, you might be wondering, why doesn’t this feel good? We see you—and this episode is for you.

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold an...

Postpartum anxiety isn't just everyday worry—it's an overwhelming and persistent feeling that can disrupt your daily life, making you wonder if what you're experiencing is normal. In this episode of Let's Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore shed light on postpartum anxiety, an issue often overshadowed by postpartum depression.

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Negative thoughts can feel like an endless loop, especially in early motherhood. You’re exhausted and overwhelmed, and suddenly, your brain is telling you things like "I’ll never sleep again" or "I’m failing as a mom." But are these thoughts really true? In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore dive deep into negative thought patterns, why they happen, and how you can start shif...

In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore dive into the reality of tough parenting days—those tough moments when ever...

As a mom, have you ever wondered what a doula does and how they can support your mental and emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum? In this episode of Let's Thrive Postpartum, you’ll learn how doulas can be an essential part of your support system, helping to ease the mental load of motherhood. Kristin Revere

In this episode, we sit down with Louise Harkins, founder of Mapping Matrescence and a coach with over a decade of experience in mental health. Louise introduces the concept of matrescence—the tr...

Ready to step into 2025 with intention and clarity as a mom?

In this special New Year’s episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, we’re rethinking the usual New Year’s resolutions. Instead of focusing on external goals, we’re exp...

Feeling overwhelmed this Christmas? You’re not alone.

In this special holiday episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, we’re holding space for the mix of emotions moms feel during the holidays—joy, stress, or even sadness when t...

What if you had a roadmap to guide you through the uncharted territory of becoming a parent? In this episode of Let’s Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore sit down with Colleen Imler, who created just that. As a mom who faced postpartum depression, Colleen turned her struggles into insights, capturing the truths and lies she learned in her book, <...

Imagine heading into labor equipped with knowledge, tools, and confidence for a positive birth experience. In this episode of Let's Thrive Postpartum, Kelly Siebold and Ashley Moore talk with Sara Holt, a midwife with over 25 years of experience and the founder of Byenveni Baby