Episode 5: Living with Postpartum Psychosis – Dorota’s Story

Episode 5: Living with Postpartum Psychosis – Dorota’s Story

Hosted by Yvonne Pritchard

Release Date: March 13th 2025

Episode summary

In this eye-opening episode of Female & Fabulous – Brave & Bold, Dorota bravely shares her experience of living with postpartum psychosis—a rare but serious mental health condition that can occur after childbirth. She takes us through the intense moments when her reality blurred, including a time when she genuinely believed she was James Bond.

Dorota’s story is a powerful reminder of how complex mental health can be and the importance of seeking support, speaking out, and breaking the stigma surrounding maternal mental health.

This Episode is for You If:

You want to better understand postpartum psychosis and its effects
You’ve struggled with your mental health after childbirth
You believe in the power of sharing stories to create change

If you or someone you know is struggling with postpartum mental health, please seek professional help.

Here is the link to charity APP (Action on Postpartum Psychosis) that Dorta mentioned in the podcast https://www.app-network.org/

Or speak to your doctor, a therapist, or a maternal mental health charity—support is available, and you are not alone.

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