Jess and Layne reveal their personal histories with depression (and some bonus mental health issues). Layne shares about how compounding life crises actually led to healing from life-long pain, the role nutrition has played in her recovery and how to talk to kids about the hard things you are going through. Jess walks us through the life transition and isolation in early motherhood that found her needing treatment at a mental facility and her journey with medication. She talks about the importance of having a community who knows how low you can get and can make sure you get the help you need (also movement and SLEEP!). Finally, we take a question about the ethics of becoming a parent when you have a history of mental illness (SPOILER: we think you should go ahead and live your life <3).

Jess recommends the book "How To Be Sad" by Helen Russell.

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Find Jess at Jessica Hover on Youtube and @jess_hover on Instagram

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