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Defeat Postpartum Depression | Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Psychosis, Postpartum OCD

Defeat Postpartum Depression | Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Psychosis, Postpartum OCD

Arielle Wozniak 108 Episodes Sep 1, 2026

This podcast by Arielle Wozniak, a Christian mental health coach and mom, offers support for mothers struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, or insomnia. It emphasizes discovering God's plan for healing emotions after childbirth. Listeners are invited to learn more at her website, text her directly, and share the show with others needing encouragement.

Episodes

When You Don’t Feel God: Faith, Doubt & Intrusive Thoughts Postpartum
When You Don’t Feel God: Faith, Doubt & Intrusive Thoughts Postpartum Sep 1, 2026 00:27:36 There was a point in my postpartum experience where I wasn’t just questioning my thoughts.I was questioning everything.I questioned whether I was really a Christian. Whether I had ever actually been saved. Whether Christianity itself was true. Why God was allowing me to suffer. Why He wasn’t healing me. Why I could open my Bible and feel absolutely nothing.Today we’re talking about Step 5 of The U
You Need People Who Get It: The Kind of Support That Actually Helps When You’re Spiraling
You Need People Who Get It: The Kind of Support That Actually Helps When You’re Spiraling Aug 31, 2026 00:25:34 One of the hardest parts of postpartum intrusive thoughts is how isolating they can feel.You may have people who love you deeply and still feel like no one fully understands what it’s like to be scared of your own mind.Today we’re talking about Step 4 of The Unafraid Method: CONNECT.In this episode, I’m sharing why community was such an important part of my own story, why being understood can feel
How to Respond When a Scary Intrusive Thought Shows Up
How to Respond When a Scary Intrusive Thought Shows Up Aug 29, 2026 00:23:30 You know you’re spiraling. You know Googling, checking, analyzing, and asking for reassurance aren’t giving you lasting relief.But then comes the question:What am I actually supposed to do when the intrusive thought shows up?Today we’re moving into Step 3 of The Unafraid Method: RESPOND.In this episode, I’m walking through a simple framework you can use to start creating space between the scary th
The Things You’re Doing to Feel Safe That May Be Keeping You Stuck in the Intrusive Thought Spiral
The Things You’re Doing to Feel Safe That May Be Keeping You Stuck in the Intrusive Thought Spiral Aug 27, 2026 00:25:16 You have the scary thought.Then comes the Googling. The checking. The analyzing. The reassurance. The avoiding. The replaying.And for a little while, you might actually feel better.So why does the fear keep coming back?Today we’re diving into Step 2 of The Unafraid Method: RECOGNIZE.In this episode, we’re talking about the things you may be doing after an intrusive thought because they make you fe
What’s Actually Happening When a Scary Intrusive Thought Sends You Spiraling — and Why You Can’t Stop Analyzing It
What’s Actually Happening When a Scary Intrusive Thought Sends You Spiraling — and Why You Can’t Stop Analyzing It Aug 26, 2026 00:25:53 If you’ve ever had a scary intrusive thought postpartum and immediately found yourself analyzing it, checking how you feel, Googling, asking for reassurance, or wondering what it means about you, this episode is for you.Today we’re diving into the first step of The Unafraid Method: UNDERSTAND.I’m breaking down what’s actually happening when a scary intrusive thought shows up, your brain assigns me
The 7-Step Process I Wish I Had When I Was Terrified of My Own Thoughts Postpartum
The 7-Step Process I Wish I Had When I Was Terrified of My Own Thoughts Postpartum Aug 26, 2026 00:31:26 If you’ve ever had a scary thought postpartum and immediately wondered, “What does this mean about me?” this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m sharing the 7-step process I wish I had when I was in the thick of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and OCD.We’ll talk about:Why the thought itself isn’t always what keeps the spiral goingHow Googling, checking, analyzing, reassurance, and avoidance can k
109: To Take Medication or Not To Take Medication?
109: To Take Medication or Not To Take Medication? Sep 25, 2025 00:16:31 The decision to take meds or not to take meds is one that can cause a ton of turmoil for many of us. In this episode, I talk through the decision making process by sharing my own story and how I came to the decision of taking medication, my thoughts about medication, my hesitations, and my experience with medication.I initially thought meds would be the magic pill to solve all my problems…spoiler
108: Trials That Bring Us to Our Knees (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
108: Trials That Bring Us to Our Knees (and Why That’s a Good Thing) Aug 20, 2025 00:13:29 In today’s episode, I share the surprising lesson I learned from a story in Scripture about a leader whose life was extended by God, but whose comfort led to pride and downfall. You’ll see why trials can actually be the very thing that brings us closer to the Lord, and how falling to your knees in hard seasons might be the greatest gift you’ll ever receive.Feeling stuck and not sure what to do nex
107: When Anxiety and Depression Keep You From Truly Living
107: When Anxiety and Depression Keep You From Truly Living Jul 7, 2025 00:24:36 In today's episode, I discuss the simple shift that allowed me to stop anxiety and depression from ruling my life! Starting today you too can live a life that isn't dictated by how you feel.Feeling stuck and not sure what to do next, schedule a free 1:1 coaching call to help you move forward: ariellewozniak.com/breakthroughAs always, feel free to text me if you ever want to connect: 404-69
106: The Top Three Barriers To Overcoming Postpartum Depression
106: The Top Three Barriers To Overcoming Postpartum Depression Jun 26, 2025 00:32:43 Today's episode is about the top three barriers myself and my clients have experienced in our journeys to overcome postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD. These three things can keep you stuck and confused about how to move forward, but it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, I'll share tips to overcome each of the three barriers and finally start moving forward!Feeling stuck
105: Is Something Keeping You From Healing?
105: Is Something Keeping You From Healing? Jun 25, 2025 00:26:52 If you're a "type A" person who likes to be in control, chances are postpartum depression has been extremely tough because it's a situation you simply cannot control.Let's talk about in today's episode - perhaps there's an action step you need to take today to start healing!Feeling stuck and not sure what to do next, schedule a free 1:1 coaching call to help you move
104: When Postpartum Depression Is Lasting Longer Than It Should
104: When Postpartum Depression Is Lasting Longer Than It Should Jun 25, 2025 00:34:33 Friend, if you're anything like me, you want this experience to have ended yesterday. You don't want to sit in this any longer. But, what if there's something more to learn or perhaps something more happening through this experience. In today's episode, I walk you through a familiar biblical story and apply it to the battle with postpartum depression.Feeling stuck and need help mov

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