Alanis Morissette Opens Up About Worsening Postpartum Depression Across Three Births

Alanis Morissette discussed her battle with postpartum depression on the Call Her Daddy podcast, explaining that the condition grew harsher after each of her three pregnancies, affecting her mental state and sense of self. She recounted staying silent for a year and two months after her first child, eight months after the second, and only three days after the third, before speaking out. Morissette first went public in 2017 during her second episode of depression, hoping to inspire other women to seek assistance.

The response from listeners was overwhelming, making her feel less isolated. She emphasized the importance of community, support groups, and even small acts like sharing casseroles in coping with the invisible burden many mothers carry. Morissette also highlighted that postpartum depression impacts roughly one in eight mothers, according to CDC data, and suggested resources such as counseling, medication, and organizations like Postpartum Support International.