014: Overcoming Prenatal and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety with Valerie Keinsley

Valerie Keinsley is a Christian, wife, mama to two, and home business owner residing in Indiana. She joins me on the podcast today to share her journey of dealing with prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety, in the hopes that doing so will encourage fellow mamas and inspire them to be open and honest about their own struggles. I know the way she shares her heart today will be an encouragement to you and will provide the permission you may be needing to seek healing for whatever struggle you are currently facing.   What we Chat about in this Episode ~Valerie's journey of dealing with both prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety; how she came to realize what she was experiencing was more than just a case of the "baby blues" ~The fact that full-blown depression is not a gratitude issue in the life of a Christian; rather, it is a true medical illness that requires treatment ~How Valerie has gone about treating her depression even while pregnant ~How we go about reconciling taking medication every day while also having a crunchy mindset; the blessing that modern medicine can be ~The danger of the flippant "encouraging" things we say to struggling new moms; the importance of paying attention to those pleas for help from new moms ~The warning signs for postpartum depression that we need to be on the lookout for in ourselves and others ~Specific ways we can reach out to and serve those mamas we know who are struggling with prenatal or postpartum depression or anxiety ~Viewing treating your depression or anxiety as a means of serving your family ~How this journey has affected Valerie's relationships, in particular her marriage ~And more!   For all show notes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast