EP23 - It’s Not Just Anxiety: What Most Doctors Miss About Hormones, Part 2 | Dr. Carly Snyder

The conversation about hormones and mental health continues on The Connect Call Podcast, and in Part 2, Hannah Brett and reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Carly Snyder take a closer look at some of the most significant transitions in a woman’s life.

From the realities of maternal mental health to postpartum depression and psychosis, Dr. Snyder explains the symptoms women and their families need to recognize, why early intervention matters, and how sleep and a strong support system can play an essential role during the postpartum period.

Hannah and Dr. Snyder also turn the conversation toward menopause, exploring the impact hormonal changes can have on mental health and the potential benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy.

Throughout the conversation, Hannah shares personal experiences while she and Dr. Snyder discuss why women shouldn't have to navigate these changes alone and why partners and family members need to understand what to look for and how to offer meaningful support.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The realities and challenges of maternal mental health
• The role hormones can play in postpartum depression and psychosis
• Signs of postpartum psychosis and why immediate intervention matters
• Why sleep is so important for new mothers
• The impact of menopause on mood and mental health
• Hormone replacement therapy and its potential benefits and risks
• The importance of partners, family, and strong support systems
• Why proper diagnosis and individualized treatment matter
• Continuing to advocate for your mental health through every stage of life

Women’s mental health doesn’t exist separately from their physical and hormonal health. Understanding how these pieces connect can help women, and the people who love them, recognize when something is wrong, ask better questions, and seek the right kind of support.

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About the Host:

With nearly 20 years of experience in the behavioral health and treatment industry, Hannah Brett, Founder of HB Connect, is a trusted resource for providers, families, and organizations navigating the complex landscape of mental health care. 

Over the course of her career, Hannah has partnered with leading national treatment centers to help ensure individuals and families receive compassionate, evidence-based support. Her unwavering advocacy for children's mental health, combined with her deep industry knowledge, makes her one of the most effective and sought-after voices in the field. 

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Communications, Hannah brings a unique blend of strategic insight, operational expertise, and heart to every engagement. 

Through HB Connect, she works with treatment programs and healthcare organizations to design outreach and growth strategies that are both thoughtful and impactful-always with the goal of improving access to quality care. 

When she's not building connections in the mental health community, Hannah finds joy traveling to the UK to visit family, spending time with her close-knit circle of friends, and sharing life with her wife, Stacey, and their beloved pup, Frankie.

Podcast Produced by Jen Kourtei at Savvy Edge Marketing