Ever feel like parenting is an unpredictable rollercoaster? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the incredible Linzay Davis, an advocate for parental leave, mom of two, and all-around champion for new parents. Linzay gets real about the gut-punch reality of postpartum anxiety and depression, the chaos of parenting during a pandemic, and the life-changing moment that made her quit her job to start a mission-driven business helping other parents. This episode is packed with jaw-dropping truths, raw honesty, and even some laugh-out-loud moments—like why her daughter’s obsession with princess dresses has become a daily adventure.
You’ll walk away from this conversation feeling informed, empowered, and maybe even inspired to let your kid wear that Elsa dress to the grocery store. Trust us, Linzay’s story is the parenting pep talk you didn’t know you needed.
Links & Resources:
Maximize Your Parental Leave: Linzay’s Parental Leave Consulting Services (seriously, if you’re pregnant or planning to be, check this out)
Support for Postpartum Mental Health: Postpartum Support International
Follow Linzay’s Journey: Instagram | LinkedIn (she keeps it real, relatable, and super helpful!)
Episode Topics : [0:15] - Meet Linzay Davis, [2:25] - The Challenges of Parenting a Three-Year-Old, [5:45] - Pregnancy During the Pandemic, [10:34] - Postpartum Anxiety and Depression, [14:43] - The Life-Changing Impact of Zoloft, [20:19] - The Trauma of a Car Accident, [29:41] - Deciding to Quit Her Job, [34:26] - Launching Her Business as a Parental Leave Consultant, [43:03] - ADHD Diagnosis Consideration, [47:52] - Advocating for Yourself as a New Parent, [50:34] - Finding Unexpected Joy in Parenting
Keywords
Parental leave advocate, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, parenting during COVID, motherhood journey, parental leave consultant, pregnancy during pandemic, working mom struggles, ADHD and motherhood, mom mental health, postpartum support, princess dresses, parenting tips.
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