Seven Deadly Sins - Wrath

Written By Peta Titter

Welcome to "The Little Black Dress of Women’s Health: The Seven Deadly Sins Series"

Episode 6: Wrath – Revisiting Anger in Postnatal Motherhood

Join Peta Titter, Founder and CEO of the Women's Health Education Network, and Frances Bilbao, award-winning psychologist, as they delve into the theme of Wrath in postnatal motherhood. This episode addresses the often-negative perception of anger in new mothers, exploring why it's frequently misinterpreted as a sign of not coping and discussing the legitimate stresses that justify these feelings.

In This Episode:

  • Debunking Myths: Challenge the stigma that anger in new mothers is a sign of failure, instead highlighting it as a normal response to significant life changes.

  • Modern Pressures: Examine how recent societal shifts—especially over the last five years—have intensified the challenges faced by new mothers, including the loss of personal identity and career interruptions.

  • Navigating Emotions: Provide strategies for acknowledging, expressing, and managing anger in healthy ways that support emotional well-being and maintain personal and familial relationships.

Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen:

  • Cultural Insight: Understand how societal expectations often silence legitimate expressions of frustration and anger in new mothers.

  • Supportive Strategies: Gain tools to help manage the pressures and emotional turmoil that come with motherhood, turning potentially destructive feelings into constructive dialogue.

  • Empathetic Discussions: Join a conversation that validates the experiences of new mothers, offering a platform for shared stories and mutual support.

This episode offers a fresh perspective on maternal wrath, encouraging an empathetic understanding and proactive management of anger, fostering healthier family dynamics and self-awareness.

Listen now on our website or your favourite streaming service and join the conversation that every mother needs to hear.

Special Thanks:

  • Musical Magic: Hats off to Jill Norton and Tim Jones for the catchy jingle that sets the perfect tone for our series.

  • Symbolic Insight: Danae Thorp from Spellbox, who brought a refreshing twist to our discussions with botanical representations of each sin.

  • Behind the Scenes: A huge shoutout to Cameron Heit and the team at Production Farm Studios for their impeccable production quality.

  • Imagery Excellence: Special thanks to Alex Ennis for his amazing work on the imagery that visually captures the essence of our themes and enriches our content.

Symbolizing the Sins with Nature

In crafting this series, we chose to symbolize each of the sins with specific plants and flowers, adding a unique and meaningful layer to our discussions. Special thanks to Alex Ennis for the exceptional artwork that brings these symbols to life. We also appreciate Diane Thorpe from Spellbox for her expertise in selecting and providing the insightful descriptions for each symbol.

Birch (Betula)

Traditional witch’s brooms are made from birch. The old Slavic Witch, Bada Yaga has a magical besom. Like all of us, Baba Yaga is complex, sometimes kind and at other times angry. She is old and at times feels frustrated by humanity. Invoke the energy of the broom to direct anger into growth and transformation. It is a feminist tool symbolising freedom and soring high.

Need Immediate Help?

If you or someone you know is struggling during the postnatal period, it's crucial to remember that immediate help is available. Here are steps and resources you can turn to:

  • In Urgent Situations:

    • Hospital Emergency: Visit your nearest hospital emergency department.

    • Ambulance: Dial triple zero (000) for immediate medical assistance.

Support Services:

  • Beyond Blue: Offers guidance for depression and anxiety. Call 1300 224 636.

  • Lifeline: Provides critical support and suicide prevention. Contact 131 114.

  • Women’s Domestic Crisis Service: For domestic violence support, call 1800 015 188.

  • WIRE (Women's Information and Referral Exchange): For information and support, dial 1300 134 130.

  • PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): For perinatal anxiety and depression support, call 1300 726 306.

  • Parent Line: For parent support, reach out to 132 289.

  • Sands: Offers support for miscarriage, stillbirth, and newborn death issues. Contact 1300 072 637.

Remember, you are not alone, and reaching out for help is a step toward healing. Your well-being is important, and support is just a phone call away.

Peta Titter

As highly skilled nurse and PhD candidate, Peta is driven to achieve global transformational change for women’s health. She Founded Women’s Health Education Network (WHEN) in 2017. Peta has over 20 years experience working around the world in nursing and health education, including antenatal, postnatal, continence and intensive care.

Peta was driven to establish WHEN by her passion to ensure women have power to decide how they use and move their bodies, and her experience in providing care across her career. Through this work Peta has sat on a variety of governance committee and national boards, volunteered extensively, founded a groundbreaking local business and continues her research and education in women’s health with the University of Tasmania.

https://www.when.org.au/senior-leadership
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