Lindsay Clancy & Postpartum Mental Health - Resilience & Relationships - Stephanie Olson, Rebecca Saunders, & Jessica AndersonLindsay Clancy & Postpartum Mental Health - Resilience & Relationships - Stephanie Olson, Rebecca Saunders, & Jessica Anderson
Resilience in Life and Leadership
Stephanie Olson, Rebecca Saunders and Jessica Anderson talk openly about postpartum depression, psychosis and OCD, framed around the Lindsay Clancy case. They share personal experiences, break down symptoms and urge families and communities to step up as real support for new mums.
48:43•26 Aug 2026
Postpartum Mental Health, Lindsay Clancy & Being a Villager for New Mums
Episode Overview
- Postpartum depression and psychosis are real medical conditions with distinct symptoms, and psychosis should be treated as an emergency.
- Intrusive thoughts about harm can occur even when a mother deeply loves her baby, and love does not automatically prevent dangerous behaviour.
- Identifying a support team and saying difficult thoughts out loud can reduce isolation and help mums access appropriate care.
- Partners and families should take mothers’ concerns seriously, remove tasks from their plates and avoid leaving them alone if they feel unsafe.
- Communities are urged to "be villagers" by offering practical, sometimes inconvenient support that can make a crucial difference for struggling mums.
“"If someone tells you they don't feel safe around the child, you need to believe them."”
Experience the emotional and inspiring tales of recovery as this conversation tackles one of the most difficult topics around motherhood: postpartum mental health. Host Stephanie Olson sits down with Rebecca Saunders and Jessica Anderson to talk about postpartum depression, psychosis and OCD, using the high-profile Lindsay Clancy case as a starting point for a wider discussion. Rather than debating guilt or innocence, the trio focus on what happens to real mums behind closed doors.
They break down the difference between depression and psychosis, with Jessica explaining that psychosis is when "the hallucinations and the reality shifting really enters the chat". Stephanie and Jessica share raw stories of intrusive thoughts, crushing anxiety and the fear of being judged as unsafe or having their babies taken away, helping mums feel less alone in experiences many never dare to say out loud.
You’ll hear clear descriptions of symptoms, from persistent sadness and irritability through to hallucinations and paranoia, and why postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency even though it’s very rare. The conversation keeps coming back to support: identifying a trusted "support team", saying scary thoughts out loud, journalling, talking to an obgyn, and using therapy and support groups when possible.
Rebecca introduces the idea of being a "villager" – the person who steps in, holds the baby, makes dinner or simply says, "Hey, you're doing great" to a struggling mum. Jessica adds that being a villager is "not always convenient" but might be the thing that saves a life or protects a baby. This episode speaks directly to mums, partners, families and communities who want to understand postpartum mental health and respond with compassion rather than judgement.
It asks a simple question: how can you show up as a villager for the mums around you today?
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