Postpartum Perspectives

Kathryn's Story - Learning to Sing Through the Rain

August 10, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Kathryn Sneed is a military spouse and a mom to two children with special needs. Kathryn has been a writer for over 10 years at singingthroughtherain.net where she thrives on telling her story about special needs parenting, military life, and mental health. She has also been a freelance writer for many other websites and publications and she is the author of Journey Through Deployment, a book for military spouses. In her spare time, Kathryn loves spending time with family, making new friends...

Matana's Story - Losing and Recharging Your Identity as a Mother

August 03, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Matana Jacobs is a mental health advocate, an online business owner, and a podcast host. She shares her story about how her world came crashing down, and the steps she took to slowly build it back up. We discuss mindfulness, gratitude, and the consistent work required along the path toward wellness. MATANA'S CONTACT INFORMATION Podcast Website // Business Website // Instagram Matana's book recommendation: What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood She ...

BONUS: Intergenerational Trauma and Perinatal Mood Disorders featuring Ameé Quiriconi

July 24, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

Ameé Quiriconi is a mental health and parenting advocate, she hosts a podcast called One Broken Mom, and she is seriously awesome. I think you’ll find our conversation about the effect of intergenerational trauma on perinatal mood disorders fascinating. While I’ve discussed biological factors frequently on the show, Ameé and I dig into risk factors linked to a personal or family history of anxiety, depression, or trauma. There may be more triggering you than you realize, and more that yo...

New Motherhood During a Pandemic

July 20, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MB

Welcome back to season 2 of Postpartum Perspectives! I wish we were meeting under better circumstances. In this episode I share a post from Kate about her postpartum experience during the COVID-19 Pandemic. RESOURCES Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-4773 24/7 Crisis Text Line US - Text 741741 Canada - Text 686868 UK - Text 85258 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255 Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow Postpartum ...

Sandi's Story - Fighting Battles in Our Heads

April 20, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

Sandi Givens is a specialist in workplace mental health and well-being, a qualified Mental Health First Aider, and a volunteer member of the Beyond Blue Ambassadors and Speakers Bureau in Australia. She has experienced postnatal depression (as they call it there), as well as post-traumatic stress disorder - so she is keenly aware of the isolation someone with mental health challenges can experience. Sandi and I have a great conversation about the stigma surrounding these challenges, and th...

Cortney's Story - Finding Strength in Difficult Decisions

April 13, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Check out the merchandise I created in honor of World Maternal Mental Health Day (May 6, 2020) and National Maternal Mental Health Week (May 1-7, 2020) Purchase by April 17 to ensure arrival by May 7! If you leave a tip at checkout, half will go to operating costs for the podcast and half will be donated to Postpartum Support International. Cortney is a musician, she runs a nonprofit organization called Misfits RED, and she has postpartum depression. Cortney’s journey to motherhood is qui...

Ryann's Story - Happy Motherhood, Happy Life

April 06, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MB

Ryann is a success mentor, happiness expert, professional speaker, and host of The Happy Moms Show - The #1 podcast for moms on a mission to raise a conscious generation of heart-centered, emotionally intelligent, innovative leaders. Ryann believes positive change comes from within and that family life is one of the biggest catalysts for growth. She is a loving wife, and a happy mom to her two daughters. Her mantra is, “Let’s change the world by starting at home,” and that’s exactly what...

Natalia's Story - Bipolar Disorder Meets Postpartum Depression

March 30, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Natalia is the mother of two children, and she has bipolar disorder. Anxiety and sleep deprivation can be extremely problematic for someone with this condition, so she had to be very intentional about self-care and stress management during her postpartum period and beyond. Natalia shares her story and we have a candid conversation about new motherhood with a mental illness and how to balance competing needs in our lives. NATALIA'S CONTACT INFORMATION Instagram // Facebook // Twitter /...

BONUS: Nurtured Babies Need Nurtured Mamas featuring Doña Bumgarner

March 29, 2020 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

BONUS EPISODE: Doña Bumgarner is a life coach for frustrated moms who are exhausted by living in a culture that doesn’t support them as moms or as women. She helps them get in control of all the parts of their lives, so they can feel like great moms and whole humans. Doña is also the host of the Nurturing Habit podcast, and she shares the ways we can nurture ourselves as whole women so we can live more complete and vibrant lives. She gives great advice, and I loved chatting with her abou...

Vickie's Story - Learning to Trust Myself Again

March 23, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Vickie Ceccato is a married mom of two kids, one neurotypical and one with special needs. She works full time in sales, but in her spare time (whenever that is) she is the Chapter Lead for MomsNiagara, powered by MomsTO. Vickie experienced postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter, and she had to learn to prioritize her self-care and her mental health in order to be the best mom she could be. While Vickie raves about how hardcore we moms are here in the US, I think she’s prett...

Angharad's Story - Our Beliefs Impact Our Results

March 16, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

Angharad Woollaston is an author, coach, and podcast host. She is a personal growth expert and she empowers her tribe of High Vibe Women through her online community. Angharad shares her experience with postpartum depression, and how it led her toward prioritizing her own mental health as well as toward helping other women build confidence. We discuss the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs and taking charge of our own emotions, and we want to encourage women to take action in whatev...

BONUS: Moving Forward from Mess to Message After Trauma featuring Daeyna Jackson

March 14, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

BONUS EPISODE: Daeyna Jackson is a writer, speaker, podcaster, and creative entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping women find their voices and build their confidence. Daeyna felt lost and depressed after leaving her failed marriage, and she moved across the world to Japan to start a new life. She shares some great advice about overcoming comparison, moving forward after trauma, and rewriting your story so you can live your best life. DAEYNA'S CONTACT INFORMATION Podcast // Facebo...

Kristina's Story - Postpartum Psychosis Changes Everything

March 09, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Kristina Dulaney lives with her husband and their two daughters in Tennessee. She experienced postpartum psychosis four and a half years ago, and she is now an avid advocate for perinatal mental health. Kristina is the founder of Cherished Mom, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the landscape of perinatal mental health education for moms, families, caregivers, and communities. She also co-founded the Appalachian Perinatal Mental Health Alliance, which was awarded an Innovation Award from...

Vanessa's Story - Running in Triangles

March 02, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Vanessa Rapisarda is a mother of three and the founder of Running in Triangles, a blog dedicated to helping women with postpartum depression. She runs the blog from Manitoba, Canada along with her sister, Jess. They have also created the Postpartum Depression Survival Guide - an email list for mothers with postpartum depression. It gives you access to a free resource library with printable workbooks, a list of crisis numbers, exclusive discounts, and more. Their dedication to ending the s...

BONUS: Alison's Story - From Needing Help to Helping Others (Part 2)

March 01, 2020 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Alison Stead is a counselor, spiritual development mentor, and writer. She experienced postpartum depression, or as they say in her native UK, postnatal depression or postnatal illness, with all three of her births. Due to those experiences, Alison went on to become an advocate and supporter of moms who find motherhood a challenge. If you haven't heard the first part of Alison's story, go back and listen to the episode on her personal experiences with postpartum depression (Part 1). This...

Alison's Story - From Needing Help to Helping Others (Part 1)

February 24, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Alison Stead is a counselor, spiritual development mentor, and writer. She experienced postpartum depression, or as they say in her native UK, postnatal depression or postnatal illness, with all three of her births. Due to those experiences, Alison went on to become an advocate and supporter of moms who find motherhood a challenge. Alison’s story will be told in two parts. The first section will focus on her personal experiences with postpartum depression. The second section will come o...

Tanya's Story - When the Bough Breaks: Postpartum Depression Inspires a Documentary

February 17, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Tanya Newbould is a maternal mental health advocate, actress, and producer. She experienced postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter, and realized there was minimal information available to her about this condition. She is one of the producers of When the Bough Breaks, a documentary about postpartum depression. Tanya is passionate about making sure women know they are not alone and that they can recover from perinatal mood disorders. In this episode, she shares her personal ...

Brittany's Story - Overcoming Postpartum Anxiety Without Medication

February 10, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Brittany is the owner of the blog Thrifty Brittany. She is passionate about guiding new moms from pregnancy through parenthood with knowledge learned along the way. She provides baby tips, beauty reviews, and recipes for moms on a budget. Brittany experienced postpartum anxiety after the birth of her daughter. She talks about how doing her own research and advocating for herself led her down the path of recovering from her postpartum anxiety without the use of medication. BRITTANY'S CON...

BONUS: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Spirituality featuring Cassandra Wilder

February 07, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

BONUS EPISODE: Cassandra Wilder is a naturopathic doctor and the CEO of GoddessCeremony, a global brand that leads women's retreats and online courses for women who are ready to reclaim their power and understand their bodies. Passionate about women's health and bridging the gap between science and spirituality, Cassandra speaks around the world on health topics related to menstruation, hormone health, and pregnancy. In this episode, Cassandra shares some natural methods for regulating horm...

Kelsey's Story - Taming the Postpartum Anxiety Monster

February 03, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Kelsey Kosztowny is the owner of the blog Motherhood in May. After suffering postpartum anxiety and depression with her firstborn, she realized there should be a common space for mothers to feel comfortable discussing their mental health. Kelsey is passionate about providing a platform for women to connect and share their common experiences with motherhood. She talks about the effects of perinatal mood disorders in her own life and how her priorities shifted as a mom when she began to cha...

Deanna's Story - Moms' Needs Are Priorities, Too

January 27, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Deanna Schober is a healthy lifestyle coach for new moms, co-host of the podcast Fitness & Sushi, and creator of the Strength in Mothers programs. She helps moms have a healthy, balanced lifestyle that empowers them to feel their best without sacrificing their experience of motherhood due to food and body obsession. Deanna had postpartum depression with each of her first three children. She shares the similarities and differences between these experiences, and talks about how prioritizing...

Laura's Story - The Woman Behind the Podcast

January 20, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

The host of Postpartum Perspectives, Laura Bauder, shares her experience with postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders. She explains her mission, and the reasons why she started the podcast. POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVES Instagram & Twitter - @postpartum_pod Facebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcast Email - [email protected] RESOURCES Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-4773 24/7 Crisis Text Line: US - Text 741741 Canada - Text...

Jen's Story - Using Meditation to Cope with Perinatal Depression

January 20, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

Jen Johannsen is a certified meditation teacher and a licensed school psychologist. She teaches people how to decrease stress and increase happiness through modern meditation, mindfulness, and gratitude practices. Jen is also a mom who experienced depression during and after her two pregnancies. She shares her story, and we chat about how busy and overwhelmed moms can and should carve out even the smallest sliver of time for their self-care each day. JEN'S CONTACT INFORMATION Website - ...

Paige's Story - Fighting Postpartum Depression with Self-Love and Body Positivity

January 20, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

Paige Fieldsted is a body positivity advocate, author, and blogger. She recently wrote her memoir, entitled, "Confessions From Your Fat Friend". Paige has great advice for accepting and loving your body after pregnancy. But first we will talk about Paige's experience with postpartum depression following the birth of her second son. Luckily, she was able to recognize early that something was wrong and she got on an effective medication. Paige's book, "Confessions From Your Fat Friend,"...

Trailer

January 02, 2020 01:00 - 3 minutes - 2.29 MB

Introducing Postpartum Perspectives, a podcast featuring conversations about postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders. Let's increase awareness, decrease stigma, and support women on their journeys to becoming healthy and happy mothers. RESOURCES Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline: 1-800-944-4773 24/7 Crisis Text Line: US - Text 741741 Canada - Text 686868 UK - Text 85258 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-273-8255