How to Survive the the ‘5th Trimester’ with Dr. Stephanie Thrower!
On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Dr. Stephanie Thrower, a psychologist and mompreneur career coach to discuss ways to survive the ‘fifth trimester’. Dealing with the anxiety of going back to work, the worry of getting swallowed up by the workload, communicating what you need to your partners, coworkers, family and friends. The whole mental load of going back to work after having a baby and how to cope!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024! (11:53)
Dr. Stephanie Thrower (12:57)
Welcome Stephanie! (15:00)
Questions & Answers About Surviving the 5th Trimester (24:23)
Where To Find Stephanie Online (01:31:12)
“Having spaces to allow ourselves to think about going back to work and taking time to not think about going back to work is important if we’re feeling nervous or guilty or scared to separate from our kiddo.”
Dr. Stephanie Thrower
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Stephanie’s Information:
Website: coachingwithdrthrower.com
Instagram: @coachingwithdrthrower
Stephanie’s page for anyone looking for career counseling/coaching.
Stephanie’s coaching website for moms (or moms to be) who are business owners looking for career and business support.
Postpartum Support International website for women looking for therapists. Stephanie recommends that individuals who aren’t having any luck finding therapists through the two search engines below reach out to the local volunteers to help connect with available therapists.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
This article is helpful if you’re not sure about what’s the difference between all the mental health providers
Mom Brain book
Dealing with Postpartum Depression with Dr. Stephanie Thrower
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