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Postpartum depression doesn't discriminate—not even against women of faith. In this raw and powerful conversation, Pastor Kristie Anderson bravely shares her journey through the darkness of postpartum depression while balancing her roles as a mother of three, pastor, and healthcare professional.

Kristie's story begins with her first pregnancy during March 2020—right as COVID lockdowns began. What followed was a perfect storm: her husband contracting COVID shortly after their daughter's birth, leaving her alone with a colicky newborn; becoming pregnant again just 11 months later; losing her father to a heart attack; and eventually facing a life-threatening hemorrhage during her third child's delivery that left doctors wondering how she survived.

The most chilling moment comes when Kristie reveals hearing a voice telling her to harm her baby—a turning point where she recognized her postpartum depression as more than just exhaustion. "That's a demon," she says, detailing how her faith became her anchor when she couldn't trust her own thoughts. Rather than portraying her struggles as separate from her ministry, Kristie explains how these trials actually strengthened her ability to pastor others: "I wouldn't want to be in their past if I didn't have to do nothing...how could you teach me? It's better from experience."

Whether you're struggling with postpartum depression, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in understanding this common but often misunderstood condition, this episode offers wisdom from someone who's walked through the fire. Kristie shares practical strategies that helped her heal: prayer, therapy, medical support, honest communication with doctors, and building a village of support—even when biological family isn't available.

Listen now to discover why rest isn't just a luxury but a biblical command, how to recognize when you need help, and why breaking the silence around mental health is essential for healing.

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