Motherhood on Overload: Neurodivergence & Postpartum Depression (Audio Version)

Postpartum mental health is finally getting the national attention it deserves, but what does postpartum look like when you're already living with a NeuroSpicy nervous system?This week, we're looking at the research connecting ADHD and autism with increased rates of perinatal depression, anxiety and stress, and exploring why sleep deprivation, sensory overload, executive dysfunction, hormonal changes and the sudden loss of familiar routines can make postpartum uniquely challenging for neurodivergent mothers. We’ll also talk about what neurodivergent-informed postpartum support could actually look like and the small ways we can better care for the moms in our communities.If motherhood ever made you wonder, “Why does everyone else seem able to handle this except me?”...this conversation is for you. ✨