Ep 183. Anxiety in Motherhood: A Real Story and What Can Help

We hear a lot about postnatal depression, but anxiety in motherhood? Not so much. And yet, it's something so many mums face quietly.

In this episode, Dr Renee White opens up about her personal experience with postpartum anxiety. From sleepless nights and constant worry to the moment she realised something wasn’t right, Renee shares how this chapter shaped her journey as a mum and the founder of Fill Your Cup.

She also breaks down the science behind maternal anxiety, what’s going on in your brain and body and offers simple, evidence-informed tools to help you feel calmer and more supported in the chaos of early motherhood.

If you've ever wondered, “Is this normal?” or felt like you're carrying too much, this episode is for you.

You’ll hear about:

• What postpartum anxiety actually looks and feels like, and how it's different from depression
• Renee’s lived experience with anxiety and the ripple effect it had on her family
• What’s happening biologically during postpartum anxiety
• Practical tools to soothe your nervous system
• How to recognise when you need support and where to find it

Links and Resources

📲 Want to chat more about this? Connect with Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_

🌐 Learn more about Dr Renee White and explore Fill Your Cup Doula services

🍪 Craving comfort? Try our famous Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies

If this episode brought something up for you, support is available:

• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) — 1300 726 306 or panda.org.au
• Speak with your GP or a perinatal psychologist
• Or reach out to the Fill Your Cup team. We’re here to help.

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You’re not alone in this. Support is out there, and you deserve to feel calm, capable and held.

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast presented by the Fill Your Cup is not a substitute for independent professional advice.

Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.