Author Archives: Rachel Brousseau

Becoming a mother can feel isolating. I found that in the early days, each day felt like Groundhog’s Day. It took a while to find other moms with a child my age. Joining a Parent and Me class was super … Continued

November is often a month when people engage in a gratitude. It might be one day at the Thanksgiving table or a month long “gratitude challenge” where people engage in writing down what they are grateful for each day (and … Continued

One out of five birthing people will experience a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD). With PMADs being so common, why are there so many people who still misunderstand what perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are? When families don’t know … Continued

Many of my clients who are Highly Sensitive People (HSP) struggle to manage anxiety and overwhelm. This can happen for a variety of reasons such as, but not limited to, sudden pivots at work, feeling like there is not enough … Continued

I want to propose the idea that you are not your anxiety, but that you are a person who struggles with your relationship to anxiety. Many people view themselves as the mental health challenge they experience. “I’ve always been an … Continued

Having a baby can be overwhelming. You are transitioning into a new role, sleep deprived, feeding baby every 2-3 hours, and wondering how everything will ever get done. You’ve heard sleep when baby is sleeping, but when? You might be … Continued

It’s no secret that motherhood is difficult. Each stage has its own difficulties, challenging our own feelings of capacity. It’s easy to get so caught up in the challenges and the day-to-day routines that we don’t always find the enjoyment … Continued

The perinatal period (the time from pregnancy through one year after giving birth) is full of ups and downs. We often hear about postpartum depression, but not as much as postpartum anxiety or anxiety during pregnancy. It is common for … Continued

The messages we see around us, tell us that we need to “bounce back” to what we looked like pre-baby. If we can get to a certain number on the scale, then we can start to feel good about ourselves. … Continued

Perfectionism is often a way to manage anxiety. Where the anxiety is coming from can be difficult to pinpoint. There are so many reasons for this. Taking the time to reflect in order to address perfectionism is an important part … Continued