Seven Deadly Sins - Wrath

The Little Black Dress of Women's Health

Welcome to "The Little Black Dress of Women’s Health: The Seven Deadly Sins Series"

Episode 6: Wrath – Revisiting Anger in Postnatal Motherhood

Join Peta Titter, Founder and CEO of the Women's Health Education Network, and Frances Bilbao, award-winning psychologist, as they delve into the theme of Wrath in postnatal motherhood. This episode addresses the often-negative perception of anger in new mothers, exploring why it's frequently misinterpreted as a sign of not coping and discussing the legitimate stresses that justify these feelings.

In This Episode:

• Debunking Myths: Challenge the stigma that anger in new mothers is a sign of failure, instead highlighting it as a normal response to significant life changes.
• Modern Pressures: Examine how recent societal shifts—especially over the last five years—have intensified the challenges faced by new mothers, including the loss of personal identity and career interruptions.
• Navigating Emotions: Provide strategies for acknowledging, expressing, and managing anger in healthy ways that support emotional well-being and maintain personal and familial relationships.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen:

• Cultural Insight: Understand how societal expectations often silence legitimate expressions of frustration and anger in new mothers.
• Supportive Strategies: Gain tools to help manage the pressures and emotional turmoil that come with motherhood, turning potentially destructive feelings into constructive dialogue.
• Empathetic Discussions: Join a conversation that validates the experiences of new mothers, offering a platform for shared stories and mutual support.

This episode offers a fresh perspective on maternal wrath, encouraging an empathetic understanding and proactive management of anger, fostering healthier family dynamics and self-awareness.

Listen now on our website or your favourite streaming service and join the conversation that every mother needs to hear.

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Need Immediate Help?
If you or someone you know is struggling during the postnatal period, it's crucial to remember that immediate help is available. Here are steps and resources you can turn to In Urgent Situations:

• Hospital Emergency: Visit your nearest hospital emergency department.
• Ambulance: Dial triple zero (000) for immediate medical assistance.

Support Services:

• Beyond Blue: Offers guidance for depression and anxiety. Call 1300 224 636.
• Lifeline: Provides critical support and suicide prevention. Contact 131 114.
• Women’s Domestic Crisis Service: For domestic violence support, call 1800 015 188.
• WIRE (Women's Information and Referral Exchange): For information and support, dial 1300 134 130.
• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): For perinatal anxiety and depression support, call 1300 726 306.
• Parent Line: For parent support, reach out to 132 289.
• Sands: Offers support for miscarriage, stillbirth, and newborn death issues. Contact 1300 072 637.

Remember, you are not alone, and reaching out for help is a step toward healing. Your well-being is important, and support is just a phone ...