In this episode of Thoughts From the Couch, I sit down with healthcare innovator, researcher, and entrepreneur Lisa Marceau to talk about a topic that deserves far more attention: postpartum mental health for self-employed moms.

As a business owner preparing for maternity leave myself, this conversation felt deeply personal. We explored the emotional and practical realities that come with postpartum recovery when your income is tied to your ability to keep working.

We also talked about the wide range of postpartum mental health challenges women can face, including baby blues, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, postpartum PTSD, and postpartum psychosis. Lisa shares how her own experiences and research led her to create Joyuus, an evidence-based digital health platform designed to help moms identify symptoms early, feel more informed, and connect to support sooner.

This episode is both validating and practical. It’s for the mother trying to recover while keeping a business afloat, and for anyone who wants a better understanding of the support postpartum women actually need.

Website: www.alphamhealth.comJoyuus: www.joyuus.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamarceau/

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