On this episode, you’ll hear from Lexie Polzin. She shares  her very transparent story about her recent experience with postpartum depression after the birth of her third child. This episode mentions postpartum depression, as well as intrusive and suicidal thoughts. If hearing about these topics may be distressing to you, you may want to save this episode to listen to at a later date. Also, we don’t recommend this episode for little ears. This conversation was rich with real-life topics but also a message of hope. Lexie shares how she has let the Good Shepherd lead her through what felt like the valley of death, just like Psalm 23 says. 

Recommended Resources from this episode:

• Get Out of Your Head 
• Get Out of Your Head Study Guide 
• The Bible Recap
• Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
• This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression 
• Watershed Counseling
• Burt's Bees Hydrating Lip Oil

Thanks for listening to this episode of The 5:17 LIFE Podcast. We are grateful for Lexie’s willingness to share the real and painful parts of her story in the battle for her mind after giving birth. Post Partum Depression is more common than you might think, and if you or someone you know is struggling, we hope you heard from Lexie today about the importance of reaching out to someone to get help. We’re here for you if you don’t have anyone else you can turn to. You can find us on FB or Instagram or through email at podcast@theexchange.cc. Thanks so much for letting us be a part of your week, and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss a minute of LIFE! 

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