The Wellness Files with Kari Beal
Dr. John Deloney on Hayden Panettiere’s Tragedy, Postpartum Depression, Addiction and Relationships
Published on Aug 26, 2026, 12:00:00 PM
Total time: 00:29:46
The Wellness Files with Kari Beal
Published on Aug 26, 2026, 12:00:00 PM
Total time: 00:29:46
In this powerful episode, Dr. John Deloney joins host Kari Beal to discuss the tragic passing of actress Hayden Panettiere and the crushing weight of maintaining a perfect public identity. They dive deep into the messy intersections of postpartum depression, addiction, and abusive trauma bonds, providing practical advice on how to build a life-saving support system when things go sideways.
00:00 - intro
01:49 - Hayden Panettiere’s story & brand pressure
05:01 - Normalizing the messiness of life
07:54 - Surviving the media spotlight
12:49 - Support strategies for postpartum depression
17:57 - Navigating postpartum and addiction
20:52 - The complex reality of trauma bonds
25:07 - Recognizing verbal abuse & body safety signs
27:14 - Key takeaways: Building your non-work tribe
29:13 - Episode outro & connection links
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