The topic of this week’s episode is on postpartum depression, and may be a sensitive discussion to listen to for some. Please consider this a soft ‘trigger warning’ and a request to be gentle with yourself in choosing the time and space you might choose to listen to it. After hearing about the personal experience of postpartum depression from our first guest, Amanda, we’re joined by Dr. Cassidy Freitas, who is a therapist that specialized in postnatal care, and has incredible resources for both mothers and fathers that experience postpartum depression, anxiety or OCD.


Amanda Carter Gomes began her career in marketing, event management, production and PR. In July of 2017 Amanda launched her latest endeavor: The Fold, an online publication for  "women of an uncertain age and particular attitude", to fill the void in online content for women beyond the millennial age range. She and her husband, Matt, live with their two sons in Seattle, Washington.


Dr. Cassidy Freitas is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in San Diego, California. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy to support the treatment of relational issues, anxiety, depression, illness, grief, and loss. Cassidy is also the host of her podcast, Holding Space, which is a wellness podcast, exploring mental health, relationships, creativity + education. She is also a wife and mother.   


Postpartum Support Resources:


Postpartum Support International


Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for Women of Color


Postpartum Health Alliance


Erica Chidi Cohen


Loom


Kin [support classes in Los Angeles for LGBTQIA+ people trying to conceive or plan for a family]


Cassidy Freitas, Ph.D., LMFT


 


Links:


Amanda Carter Gomes' online publication, the Fold


Amanda on Insta: @amandacartergomes


The Fold on Insta: @the_fold_mag


Cassidy Freitas, Ph.D., LMFT


Cassidy on Insta: @drcassidy


Dr. Cassidy's podcast: Holding Space


Holding Space on Insta: @holdingspacepodcast


Caroline Lee


Caroline on Insta: @teamwoodnote


Caroline on Twitter: @teamwoodnote


Out of Line on Insta: @outoflinepodcast


email Caroline: [email protected]

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