Episode #50: A Conversation About: Postpartum Depression (PPD)

In this episode, the X-Podcast team has a conversation about Postpartum depression (PPD). PDD is a mood disorder that can occur in women after giving birth. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. Special guest Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Noelle Kristan discusses her work with PDD. She also talks about her personal lived-experience with PDD. Noelle provides professional and personal tips on how to manage PDD.  PPD is a common mental health condition that affects about 1 in 8 women. Many women are not comfortable sharing their experience with PPD and are reluctant to ask for help due. The team discusses why this is the case. This episode hopes to bring more awareness about PPPD and to help reduce stigma around PPD in hopes of supporting more women.