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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 25, 2025

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

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
103: When You Feel Disconnected from Yourself and Reality: What's Really Happening in Postpartum
103: When You Feel Disconnected from Yourself and Reality: What's Really Happening in Postpartum May 16, 2025 00:32:25 Have you ever felt like you were floating outside your body... or like the world around you wasn’t real? Those strange, scary sensations are known as depersonalization and derealization, and they’re more common in postpartum anxiety and OCD than you might think.In today’s episode, I’m walking you through what these symptoms are, why they happen, and what to do when they hit you hard. The answer pr
102: Postpartum Psychosis and Depression: Why Intrusive Thoughts Don’t Mean You’re Crazy
102: Postpartum Psychosis and Depression: Why Intrusive Thoughts Don’t Mean You’re Crazy Apr 28, 2025 00:27:35 If you’ve ever had a scary thought pop into your mind after, you’re not alone ... and it doesn’t mean you’re losing your mind. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into postpartum psychosis fears and the very real struggle of intrusive thoughts after birth.I’m breaking down the difference between postpartum psychosis (which is rare and involves hallucinations and delusions) and the unwanted, anxi
101: Postpartum Depression Medication: What I Wish Someone Told Me
101: Postpartum Depression Medication: What I Wish Someone Told Me Apr 18, 2025 00:31:35 Have you ever thought to yourself, “Am I really so bad off that I need medication? What if I start and it makes me worse? What if I become dependent or feel numb — or what if it means I don’t trust God enough?”If you've wrestled with those thoughts, you’re not the only one. In this episode, I walk you through my personal journey with postpartum depression medication — the fears, the guilt, and
100. Motherhood Isn’t What I Thought It Would Be—When Life Looks Different Than You Planned
100. Motherhood Isn’t What I Thought It Would Be—When Life Looks Different Than You Planned Mar 14, 2025 00:37:04 Have you ever looked at your life and thought, "This isn’t how I planned it"? You’re not alone.In this episode, I walk you through my own journey of learning to embrace the season I’m in—even when it looks nothing like I expected. Maybe you thought motherhood would be joyful, but instead, you're facing postpartum depression or anxiety. Maybe you feel like this season is punishment, b
99: Stop Speaking Defeat: How to Align Your Words with God’s Promises
99: Stop Speaking Defeat: How to Align Your Words with God’s Promises Feb 14, 2025 00:27:11 Have you ever caught yourself speaking defeat over your own life? What if the words you declare are shaping your reality more than you realize?Our words have power—what we repeatedly say shapes our mindset, emotions, and even our faith. In this episode, we dive into Proverbs 18:21, the impact of speaking fear over our lives, and how to shift our words to align with God's truth. I’ll also share my
98: Stuck in the Darkness: Why This Won't Last Forever
98: Stuck in the Darkness: Why This Won't Last Forever Feb 10, 2025 00:46:34 Ever felt like you’re trapped in a season of darkness that will never end? You’re not alone.Postpartum depression and anxiety can make it feel like you’ll never see the light again. In this episode, we explore why those feelings of forever aren’t true, how to recognize the seasons of life God leads us through, and practical ways to hold onto hope—even in the hardest moments.Take Action: Struggling

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