Finding identity postpartum, mom guilt & social anxiety

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith joins Unplanned to unpack postpartum vulnerability, parenting with boundaries, and practical mental health skills. She shares evidence-based tools—curiosity over judgment, better comparisons, five core defenses (sleep, nutrition, movement, daylight, connection)—and candid lessons from her cancer journey. Helpful guidance for new parents and anyone feeling overwhelmed.

Channel: The Unplanned Podcast Duration: 1:28:18

Questions

1. According to Dr. Julie Smith, when is a woman's mental health most vulnerable in her life?

During menopause In the first year after giving birth After retirement During adolescence

2. Which five core defenses against poor mental health does Dr. Julie Smith emphasize?

Therapy, medication, exercise, friends, hobbies Faith, rest, education, parenting, reading Money, sleep, work, diet, fitness Nutrition, routine/daylight, movement, sleep, social connection

3. What does Dr. Julie Smith suggest instead of judging emotions too quickly?

Ignore them until they pass Replace them with positive affirmations Shift to curiosity and explore their cause Suppress them

4. What experience motivated Dr. Julie Smith to rewrite the 'When Fear Shows Up' chapter of her book?

Her cancer diagnosis Losing her job Her first child's birth A viral TikTok video

5. What key difference does Dr. Julie Smith highlight between psychiatrists and psychologists?

Psychiatrists work only in hospitals, psychologists work only in schools Psychologists are trained in nursing, psychiatrists are not Psychologists can prescribe medication, psychiatrists cannot Psychiatrists focus on medication, psychologists focus on talking therapies

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