S4 Ep5: Neurodivergence and Postnatal Anger with Dr Caroline Boyd

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Today I talk to clinical psychologist, author and mother, Dr Caroline Boyd. Our topic today is neurodivergence and the very human expeirnec of anger in the postpartum. We talk about what anger might be trying to tell us during the postnatal time, about the pressures from society telling us how to parent, and what Caroline refers to as the 3 r’s in anger management; regulate, reconnect and repair. This episode is a must listen for anyone navigating or about to head into their postpartum.

Chartered clinical psychologist Dr Caroline Boyd has over 10 years' experience working in the NHS and mental health settings, and she supports parents from pregnancy to childbirth and beyond. Caroline offers anger courses, workshops and 1:1 therapy in her independent psychology practice, Parent Therapy Hub. 

Caroline is the author of Mindful New Mum, and her published research explores mothers' experiences of intrusive thoughts about their babies. Her work has been featured in You magazine, Grazia, the Telegraph and BBC R4’s Woman's Hour, and she’s an Ambassador for UK perinatal mental health charity, PANDAS. Caroline shares psychology ideas on Instagram and in the media to help parents feel less alone and more connected - to themselves and their children.

You can reach Caroline at drcarolineboyd.com or via Instagram @_drboyd

Caroline offers a self-paced anger course for mothers (USE THE CODE “SPRINGSALE25” TO CLAIM YOUR £100 DISCOUNT):

https://dr-caroline-boyd.mykajabi.com/maternal-rage-sign-up

Take the anger quiz! Visit link below to discover how you express anger in relationships:

https://dr-caroline-boyd.mykajabi.com/anger-quiz

If this episode raises any concerns for you please talk to a trusted health professional such as your GP. 

You can also reach out to the services below:

UK: PANDAS – 0808 1961 776

Samaritans – 116 123

US: Postpartum Support International: 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)

For emergency help – call 999 or visit your local A&E department 

Thank you for listening!

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