Defeat PPD

Hey there! Welcome to Defeat PPD, where we educate, equip and encourage women to prevent and/or overcome postpartum depression, anxiety and OCD without medication.

If you or someone you know is struggling with their postpartum mental health, please visit our link in bio to request services today! We are here to help.

We can’t speak for the world, but in the U.S. we’ve failed moms. ⁠
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With 1 in 8 moms experiencing postpartum depression symptoms and so few getting effective treatment, we have to do better. ⁠
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If you’re struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, we’re here to help. ⁠
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If you have a heart for women with ppd, you can join our mission.

As we approach 2022, many of us spend time looking back on the year.

✨For some that may mean a moment of thanksgiving, for others it may mean comparison and beating yourself up.

✨Whether you achieved what you thought you would this year or the year was a total “disaster,” this truth remains:

✨You are loved beyond words (in fact, Jesus thought you were worth dying for) You are valuable without any works...what you do doesn’t define you!

THE CROSS COVERED IT ALL!

Sleep well tonight knowing that regardless of your current circumstances, He has great plans for your life.

P.S. not sure who needs to hear this, but resist the urge to compare your real life to someone’s highlight reel. Social media is not real life.

We’ve been asked “why do you do what you do?”

In 2016 after experiencing postpartum depression for the first time, our founder, , felt the prompting of the Holy Spirit to share what she’d learned about overcoming ppd naturally with the world.

At the time, it was a scary idea, one she didn’t feel equipped to carry out. After experiencing ppd again in 2018, Arielle knew it was time to start the work.

She began in 2019 with a podcast - “Defeat Postpartum Depression” (available on all major podcast platforms, yes, this is a shameless plug) which grew into 1:1 coaching and as of October 2021, Defeat PPD is now a nonprofit registered in the state of Georgia.

We do what we do because we know the work is needed and it’s our hearts desire that all come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. He is the One who heals.

So, how exactly do we help? We’re glad you asked! At Defeat PPD, we follow a proven 5-step process to create a custom roadmap for each mom we support:

#1: Assessment - during this phase, we spend time digging into where you are currently. We collect weeks of data to truly understand your current actions, emotions and thoughts.

#2: Root cause analysis - during this phase we seek to understand how you got to your current state. It’s important that we uncover any triggers to equip you for encountering those triggers in the future.

#3: Set your intentions - now that we know where you are and how you got here, we’ll need to determine where you’re going. Imagine setting out on a trip having no idea where you’re going, you could end up anywhere.

#4: Action plan - together, based on your goals and our analysis, we’ll develop an action plan. We take the guesswork out of everything for you by giving you the exact steps you need to take.

#5: Implementation - Now it’s time to put everything we’ve learned into action. Much of the work is done independently, outside of our sessions, so it’s up to each mom to do the work. We’ll continue providing support, encouragement, and resources along the way.

We’ve officially launched!! Cue the confetti 🎉

So what in the world is Defeat PPD?!

Defeat PPD is a nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping moms heal from postpartum depression and anxiety without medication.

Founded by , our team of Maternal Mental Wellness Coaches provide FREE 1:1 and group coaching services.

Although we aren’t anti-medication, we believe medication should not be our first line of defense against ppd/ppa. It is a bandaid, not a cure.

We believe you can experience long lasting healing through Christ (we’ve seen it happen). Our goal is to simply help you activate the tools you already have within you to live a joyful and fulfilling life.

Be sure to check to check out our new website (link in bio)!