CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses the deaths of children, suicide, postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, intrusive thoughts, and other potentially distressing mental-health topics. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

The Lindsay Clancy case has captured national attention—but beyond the courtroom is a conversation about maternal mental health that desperately needs to happen.

In this episode of Hormones & Hot Takes, Carrie and Lori examine the competing arguments surrounding the case and the question at the center of the trial: Was Lindsay Clancy able to understand the wrongfulness of her actions, or was she experiencing a severe postpartum psychiatric crisis?

They discuss:

• The difference between postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis
• Warning signs families should understand
• Intrusive thoughts and why mothers may be afraid to speak up
• Sleep deprivation, hormones, anxiety, and the mental load of motherhood
• Clancy's reported treatment and medication history
• Whether fragmented maternal mental-health care is putting women at risk
• The difference between understanding mental illness and excusing harm
• Why supporting mothers must extend beyond telling them to "ask for help"

This conversation is not about deciding guilt or innocence. It is about asking what we can learn—and what needs to change—so struggling mothers receive meaningful care before a crisis occurs.

What do you believe the Lindsay Clancy case reveals about the way we treat postpartum mental health? Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments.

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MENTAL-HEALTH RESOURCES

If you or someone you know may be experiencing postpartum psychosis, seek immediate professional help and do not leave the individual or children alone.

• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call or text 1-833-852-6262
• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
• Postpartum Support International: postpartum.net

Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency. These resources and recommendations are confirmed by Postpartum Support International and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

DISCLAIMER: Carrie and Lori are sharing personal perspectives for discussion and educational purposes. They are not providing medical, psychiatric, or legal advice. Some claims surrounding this active legal case remain disputed. Seek guidance from qualified professionals for personal medical or mental-health concerns.

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In this honest and unfiltered episode of Hormones & Hot Takes, Lori and Carrie unpack the lessons women often learn the hard way—from realizing that lasting love is a daily choice to navigating mom guilt, breaking generational cycles, and building friendships rooted in authenticity.

They also explore how childhood experiences and unresolved trauma can affect adult relationships, why perfection isn't the goal in motherhood, and how genuine confidence grows when you trust yourself enough to take risks.

In this episode:

• Why love and healthy relationships require intentional effort
• How your inner child can show up in marriage and parenting
• The truth about mom guilt, mistakes, and repairing with your children
• Why friendships naturally change through different seasons
• The difference between supportive friends and enabling friends
• How authenticity helps you find the right people
• Why self-trust is the foundation of real confidence
• The importance of remembering who you were before the world told you who to be

If you've ever questioned whether you're doing marriage, motherhood, friendship, or life "right," this conversation will remind you that growth doesn't require perfection—it requires honesty, grace, and the courage to keep showing up.

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In this honest, unfiltered episode of Hormones & Hot Takes, we're talking about the realities of womanhood that too often go unspoken—from changing hormones and brain fog to aging, self-care, faith, identity, and the pressure to hold everything together.

We explore:

• Why women feel guilty for prioritizing themselves
• How hormones can affect mood, sleep, energy, memory, weight, and confidence
• What it means to advocate for your own health
• The complicated messages women receive about femininity and independence
• Why aging doesn't mean losing yourself
• How every season can bring you closer to the woman you were created to be
• Our experiences with 75 Hard and finally prioritizing our health

This is the conversation we wish we could have overheard years ago—real, raw, imperfect, and full of hot takes.

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This episode shares personal experiences and opinions and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your individual health needs.

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