“When the Joy Feels Heavy: Understanding Postpartum Depression”
On this episode of the Journey Into Mental Health Podcast, we’re opening up about a topic close to my heart — Postpartum Depression. So many new mothers silently struggle under the weight of expectations, exhaustion, and emotions they never saw coming. In this episode, we talk about what PPD really looks like, how families — especially grandmothers — can offer meaningful support, and why no mother should ever feel ashamed for needing help. If you or someone you love is navigating those early, overwhelming months, this conversation is for you. Join me as we shine a light on healing, hope, and the power of showing up. Contact us at: JourneyIntoMentalHealth@gmail.com

The Podcast episode is about breaking the silence and seeking help. Today we have so many resources to get mental health wellness assistance. Best part is can be anonymous. We know the first step is often hard or scary, but we're here to help and there are so many resources wherever you live. With today's technology, you have cell phones, emails, computers, landline phones, libraries, online chat, community centers, churches, and places of worship, even your local mall, stores, medical clinics and hospitals, etc. Even, your local police or fire deparment. Just go or call. People are ready to help. The first step is the beginning of the new you. Or if you want to help a family member or friend. Thanks for listening to our Podcast and for your support. We want to keep bringing you the best content available and stories to uplift your spirits and improve your life. These projects give me a personal boost to know it's here to help others. We all need encouragement and I am here to serve. God bless you. Amen!

Have you ever stopped to think about whether people in the 21st Century are living in unseen bondage? Today, many are deceived into believing that strict diets or unwritten rules are required to please God. But our Heavenly Father, Almighty God, never intended for us to live in chains. It is merely man-made rules that foster division and hatred among religious communities, when in truth, we are meant to be united as one human family.
God created the Earth to be a place of peace. Although the forces of darkness may seem strong today, a divine intervention is on the horizon. The time will come when the truth about the adversary's failure is revealed to everyone. While worldly control seems to prevail now, God will soon step in, vanquishing evil and ushering in a restoration of Earth that mirrors Heaven itself.
The Book of Revelation promises this future, and it is a promise we can hold onto with unwavering faith. So, we must wait patiently for the Lord’s timing, which is always perfect. Soon, the entire world will hear the message of Jesus and the Word of God, and He will return to make all things new. AMEN.

Michael receives his results of the DNA test that him and Caroline have been nervously waiting for all week long. He agrees to hear the results on this episode. He has not opened the envelope yet. Stay tuned as Desiree will bring the results live on this podcast. Due to this explosive revelation, the Collins children will return in a future podcast to discuss their futures regarding pregnancies, smoking weed and the family structure in the home after this week is completed. For assistance finding Mental Health resources, please email us at: JourneyIntoMentalHealth@gmail.com. Subscribe and be notified of all future content and guests for the show. We appreciate your comments, questions and suggestions for future podcast. God bless you and God Bless America.

As promised the Collins family open up about their struggles before and during the show. This is day 4 and the climax has just begun. Desiree hopes that day 5 will bring them resolutions that they promised to work on not only this week, but to bring it home and continue the healing. Join us and don't miss a single episode. It may help you or you can tell a friend, who may need to hear this. Thanks for listening and God bless you.

Day Three: The Collins family is opening up, and it's the ultimate key to their healing. Following Michael's commitment to AA meetings in yesterday's episode, we see a clear path to positive change. Even when the girls reveal an explosive secret, the hope for recovery remains.
Desiree's heart goes out to this family and to any of our listeners who are currently struggling in silence. Don't ever think you are alone. If you need help finding resources for mental health, addiction, or anything else we've discussed, please reach out.
You can call 2-1-1 in Southern California or Los Angeles, or email us at JourneyIntoMentalHealth@gmail.com.
You can face this head-on with supportive people who care. Thanks for listening and for your continued support!!!

On Day 2: The Collins family join Desiree yet again to promote healing, family communication and truly speak on the things that have hurt the family in the home. This week has given them a chance to see where the problems lie and how to combat the struggles that continued until now to hurt the family unit. Michael, Caroline, Gregory, Marsha, Janice, Peter, Cynthia and Robert are all in the studio and have agreed to work together to become the loving family that they should be. It's not easy. Not for a minute, but it takes one step, one day at a time to see the family home life improve for the better. Each person is being accountable for their individual actions and that's how a solution in created. Reach us at: JourneyIntoMentalHealth@gmail.com. We are here to listen, to provide information for resources and to uplift our community and families. Thanks for listening and God bless you all.

As Mental Health Awareness month begins its fouth week, Desiree welcomes the Collins family. This week will be the most kinetic week yet. This family will begin to heal. We appreciate the Collins sharing their home, their lives and encouraging the six children to join in on the conversation. Their opinion are very important, too, as members of the Collins household. Don't miss a single episode. And stay tuned for the climactic conclusion at the end of the week. Thanks for listening and for your support. Your comments, suggestions and questions are greatly appreciated. God Bless you. God Bless America. JourneyIntoMentalHealth@gmail.com