Lindsay Clancy, Motherhood, and Postpartum Psychosis

Secret Passage Podcast

In this episode of the Secret Passage Podcast, hosts Dana Vespoli and Shannon Rogers explore the tragic case of Lindsay Clancy, a mother charged with the murder of her three children, and the complexities surrounding postpartum psychosis. They explore the nuances of mental health, societal expectations of motherhood, and the stigma that often prevents women from seeking help. The conversation also touches on the case of Andrea Yates and emphasizes the need for better awareness and support for maternal mental health issues.

Links:

Rachael Watters - Understanding Postpartum Psychosis Ted Talk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qgV7Yug-xs

Information on Perinatal Mental Health conditions:

https://www.postpartum.net/perinatal-mental-health/

Case timeline:

https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2023/02/21/lindsay-clancy-timeline-duxbury-mother-mental-health-treatment/