There's a reason we chose Brooke to be our Mother Love producer. We knew she would get it. We knew she would listen back to each episode carefully and considerately. We knew she was skilled and enthusiastic about the work. But what I didn't know until I sat down with her to plan and record an episode with her, is that she has been through some really rough times as a mom, especially in the first years of her kiddos' lives. In this episode, Brooke and I begin with current (and hilarious) banter about what parenting looks like for us today- think toothpaste crusted sinks and back to back tummy bugs that wreak havoc on our lives, before moving into more serious territory. In the second half of the episode Brooke reflects on her difficult pregnancy, birthing experience, work discrimination, health and relationship challenges, breastfeeding battles and mood disregulation. Mostly, we talk about how asking for help saved our lives and what that looked like (and continues to look like) for each of us.Show notes:Postpartum Support International Helpline:Call 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)#1 En Español or #2 EnglishText in English: 800-944-4773Text en Español: 971-203-7773National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988 or text MT to 741-741Montana Warm Line: Call 877-688-3377 LIFTS Online Resource Guide:Search "Mental Health Providers" in your areaHelp for those helping moms:PRISM for Moms Psychiatric Consultation LineCall: 1-833-837-7476 or submit an e-consult formFor statewide resources please visit the Linking Infants and Families to Supports athttps://hmhb-lifts.org/