# Gabby Bernstein on her journey through postpartum depression and prioritizing her mental health

An episode of [The Motherly Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1449924733), 16 Apr 2020, 36 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6493182e810398001135b8c5/e/gid%3A%2F%2Fart19-episode-locator%2FV0%2FgL5nDY4ICUuKRaKt5Y04vppBRu0isbw415GgCX1aP5U/media.mp3

In this episode, Gabby Bernstein, bestselling author, a motivational speaker, and life coach opens to Liz up about her postpartum depression, why she advocates for mental health medication when it is necessary, and why motherhood has been an ongoing spiritual journey. She also shares one of the methods that helped her during some of her darkest moments. Following Gabby’s interview, we also hear from a listener about her own experience with postpartum depression. Warning: This episode mentions suicidal and self-harm ideation, which we know can be upsetting or triggering for some listeners. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or others, please get help by calling the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. You can also call 911 or go to an emergency room. Please know that you are not alone. 1 in 7 mothers will experience postpartum depression. At Mother.ly we have more resources on the topic. You can visit www.mother.ly/postpartumhelp, There you’ll find articles on the signs of postpartum depression, other helpful resources, and phone numbers to call for support. Please know you are not alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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