Pip Delamere-Wright joins Dr Ruth Allan on Episode 077 of her show 'Brain Health: Unchaining Your Pain.' Pip is a retired Officer having served 17 years in the British Army. During this time she served in various countries and was the first female Army Commando. She served as part of 3 Commando Brigade and was deployed on Op Telic 1After the birth of her son in 2012, the death of her brother from cancer and her mum attending chemotherapy, Pip suffered from severe postnatal depression. The military mental health unit in Catterick literally saved her lifeWhen she retired in 2014 Pip retrained as an outdoor leader working with children with additional support needs and more recently qualifying as a Therapeutic Forest Practitioner. Pip proactively spends time focusing on and supporting others, encouraging positive physical and mental healthIn this episode Pip discusses her journey from joining the military to becoming the first female Army Commando and the importance of mindset in defining what you are capable of achievingShe dives deep into what led her being diagnosed with post natal depression, how this affected her and what she was able to do to navigate her way through it and re-establish balance in her lifeShe discusses how this led her to founding Operation Cairngorm, which allows individual to reconnect with nature, educating them on how they can use it to calm their body and mind I loved this episode. We had so much to talk about. I find this such an important topic to shine the light on the impact of post natal depression and to raise awareness to all those parents out there to know that you are not alone and there is hope and light at the end of the tunnelBe sure to rate and review this episode on any podcasting platform. Share your view - tell us what you enjoyed or loved about the show here or leave a podcast review on Apple Podcasts by visiting the link below!Connect with Pip Delamere-WrightInstagram - operation_cairngorms | Instagram - wild_wellness_scotland | WebsiteConnect with Dr Ruth AllanTeach your family Havening to reduce day-day stress and anxietyVisit the Wellbeing Warrior Academy to learn how we can support you and your family in optimising your brain and whole body health to live a healthier, happier lifeRegister for Trauma Recovery Coaching to unchain your pain and calm your mindDisclaimer: The content in this episode is not intended to constitute, or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.