Episode Details

Postpartum depression is often talked about like it’s obvious, dramatic, and easy to spot. The truth is it can be quiet, subtle, and hidden behind a “fine” smile, especially in places where moms feel isolated and expected to tough it out. We’re joined by Abby Lane, founder of Bloom Therapy WY in Cheyenne, to get real about what postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety actually look like, why sleep can become a major red flag, and why struggling after birth has nothing to do with how much you love your baby.

Abby shares her path from working in child protection to becoming Wyoming’s first perinatal mental health certified therapist, then growing Bloom Therapy from a basement office into a team serving moms across the community. We talk through practical ways to get help, including starting with your OB, self-scheduling directly, and using a free 15-minute consultation to find the right fit. We also dig into the bigger cultural shift away from “it takes a village,” and why modern moms are asked to do too much with too little support.

Then we zoom out to the next layer of healing: community and movement. Abby explains why she created Flourish Fitness and Recovery, a women-focused gym and wellness space with classes like yoga, Pilates, strength, spin, and more, plus child watch, sauna, and cold plunge. If you’ve been craving a healthier way to make friends, get out of the house, and take care of your mind and body, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a mom who needs it, and leave a review with the one kind of support you wish every new parent had.