Becoming Maternal
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsEvery person pursuing parenthood knows the road to or into parenthood can be difficult. What if the support you need is a little too personal or you feel embarrassed to ask about it? Join experts in the field of reproductive and maternal mental health each week to talk about the complications, struggles or embarrassing topics of journeying to and into parenthood. If you want to hear honest conversations about topics your peers may be nervous to talk about, join us weekly for real conversations about becoming maternal.
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The One About Preparing for Postpartum
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week's guest is Lauren Johnson from Choose Joy Nursing. She is a newborn sleep strategist and a breastfeeding-friendly RN, BSN. Cathie and Lauren talk about preparing for postpartum and how to take care of yourself during the postpartum season. https://www.choosejoynursing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/choosejoynursing/ https://www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com/postpartumcourse https://www.instagram.com/tennesseereproductivetherapy/
The One About Your Pelvic Health
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBThis week on the podcast with have Beth Anne Travis and Bethany Blake from Arkansas Pelvic Health. Bethany and Beth Anne are pelvic floor therapists in Arkansas who are passionate about spreading the word about pelvic floor health. We all know we have a pelvis but are we all taking care of our pelvis and living optimally with it? Join us for this weeks podcast to discuss how to pursue pelvic health during fertility, pregnancy and postpartum. https://www.arkansaspelvichealth.com https://ww...
The One About Hiring A Doula
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBAndrea (she/her) has been fascinated by all things birth and babies since she was a small child. She began her doula career informally in 1999, and then became a full-time birth doula in 2015. She was motivated by the desire to support all pregnant people as they give birth where they feel most comfortable and safe, surrounded by skillful and compassionate support. Within the first few years of opening her solo practice, she had supported over 80 families as a birth doula, and taught over 10...
The One About Starting the Adoption Process
January 08, 2024 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBFriends! Meet Karen Nixon. She is the Tennessee Director of Adoption Assistance (https://www.adoptionassistance.com/). If you need someone to point you in the direction of how to journey through adoption, look no further! Karen is an adoptee as well as the mother to a daughter who came to her family through international adoption. She has worked in the field of adoption for over 13 years. Prior to her work in adoption, she worked in the school system as a behavior specialist and at Vanderbi...
The One About your Mental Health During Infertility
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week, Kendra Cox, LMSW and Cathie Quillet, LMFT discuss the importance of tending to your mental health during infertility. There are a lot of mental health challenges that we face during infertility, especially during the holidays. Join us to find support, encouragement and tips for your mental health. www.navigatinginfertility.com IG @ navigatinginfertilitytogether www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com IG @tennesseereproductivetherapy www.arkansasreproductivetherapy.com IG @arkansas...
The One About the Weariness and Hopelessness of Infertility
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBOn this weeks podcast, Cathie Quillet, LMFT, discusses the weariness and hopelessness that comes with infertility. Listen for suggestions and tips to help you overcome these in your own journey to pregnancy. www.navigatinginfertility.com IG @ navigatinginfertilitytogether www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com IG @tennesseereproductivetherapy www.arkansasreproductivetherapy.com IG @arkansasreproductivetherapy
The One With An IVF Doctors Personal Infertility Journey with Dr. Paul and Jennifer Brezina
November 20, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB"I've been through a lot of stuff, taken a lot of tests, been through a lot of stressful situations. This (infertility) was the most stressful situation I've ever been in in my life." - Dr. Paul Brezina Dr. Paul Brezina is a partner and Director of Reproductive Genetics at Fertility Associates of Memphis. He is board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He and his wife Jennifer have bee...
The One About Doulas and Midwives with Nicolle Fletcher
November 13, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBMeet Nicolle Fletcher! Nicolle is a powerhouse doula & midwife in Arkansas who we are proud to collaborate with. She is a force to be reckoned with, seeking to advocate for the maternal health crisis in Arkansas. If you are pregnant or hoping to become pregnant soon and considering a midwife or doula and don't know where to start, give this podcast a listen. Nicolle Sherrie Fletcher is married to Dr. Phillip D. Fletcher and is the proud mother of adult children Nicollus, Najee and Nichell...
The One About Being A Single Mom By Choice with Dr. Ambra Brown
November 06, 2023 15:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBMeet Dr. Ambra Brown, a Certified Health Coach specializing in Preconception and Pregnancy. With a unique background in psychology and physical therapy, she offers a holistic approach to women's health. With 17 years as a physical therapist, Dr. Ambra empowers individuals to improve well-being and mobility. As a single mom by choice, her personal journey ignited her passion for women's health. With over 2 years as a Health Coach, Dr. Ambra supports women on their fertility journeys with pe...
The One About Preparing for Postpartum with Cameron Mashburn, LMSW
October 30, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBMeet Cameron Mashburn, LMSW. Cameron is a member of the Tennessee Reproductive Therapy team and at the time of recording was 35 weeks pregnant. In this episode, Cameron and Cathie Quillet discuss how she is preparing for the postpartum season as a postpartum specialist. Cameron is an LMSW using an integrated approach to provide support and hope to those experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, and/or postpartum depression, anxiety or anger. With a graduate certificate in Trauma Treatment, ...
The One About What's Your Grief with Litsa Williams
October 23, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this podcast, Emily Burgess, LMSW, CGP interviews Litsa Williams, MA, LCSW-C about grief as it pertains to reproductive and perinatal loss. This episode is a must listen to if you are trying to understand your grief and make sense of the grief experience. Litsa Williams, MA, LCSW-C is the co-founder of the online grief community What’s Your Grief. She’s a grief therapist with 15 years of experience specializing in grief, with expertise in sudden and traumatic loss as well as ambiguous ...
The One About Starting with a Fertility Specialist with Dr. Colleen Miller
October 16, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, Cathie Quillet, LMFT interviews Dr. Colleen Miller from Tennessee Fertility Institute. From the perspective of a Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Miller explains the the diagnosis of infertility, how to being treatment with a fertility clinic and what a patient should expect from testing and treatments. Colleen M. Miller, M.D. earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition with a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, as well as her medical degree, from The O...
The One About Our New Podcast
October 09, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode we welcome you back into this space which I (Cathie) have been a part of with you for awhile. I took a much needed pause from many extras in life and am excited to be back in the podcast world! While I introduce you to Thrive (In)Fertility, I invite you also into our new podcast: Becoming Maternal! I was a one woman show before, interviewing some amazingly brilliant guests. Now, I share the platform and the microphone with our amazing staff at Tennessee Reproductive Therapy ...
The One About Being Childless Not By Choice
July 18, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBMeet my friend Courtney! After eight years of infertility and countless surgeries, diagnoses and interventions, she and her husband chose to get their life back. Without ever having a pregnancy, they made the difficult decision to live childless not by choice. I knew her story and was inspired by how she told her story. You will be too! If you want to find the community she talked about, you can do so here You can find Tennessee Reproductive Therapy, here Have a great week!
The One About The Land Between Two Beta Draws
July 11, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBJoin Cathie Quillet, LMFT and she discussed the emotions you might experience between two Beta Draws and equips you with tools for how to wait well between them. For Tennessee Reproductive Therapy's Bringing Home Baby class, click here Have a great week, ya'll!
The One About Secondary Infertility and Brighter Days with Kyla Saphir
June 27, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBKyla Saphir is a mother, yoga instructor, early childhood educator, and now the author of the new children’s book On Brighter Days. She lives in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Nia. The inspiration for the book, On Brighter Days, came from Kyla's personal experience with secondary infertility. Kyla is the youngest of five children and wanted her daughter to have siblings as well but was not able to make that happen. When she looked for books for her daugh...
The One About IVF & Living In the Between Places with Stephanie May Wilson
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThrive (In)Fertility community, meet Stephanie May Wilson! Stephanie May Wilson is an author, a podcaster, a speaker, and the go-to guide for 20 & 30-something women as they navigate their most important relationships. Through her books, her courses, and her chart-topping podcast, “Girls Night,” Stephanie has mentored more than a million women as they cultivate healthy, thriving relationships with God, their friends, their significant others, and with themselves. Stephanie’s writing has be...
The One About IVF & Living In the Between Places
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBThrive (In)Fertility community, meet Stephanie May Wilson! Stephanie May Wilson is an author, a podcaster, a speaker, and the go-to guide for 20 & 30-something women as they navigate their most important relationships. Through her books, her courses, and her chart-topping podcast, “Girls Night,” Stephanie has mentored more than a million women as they cultivate healthy, thriving relationships with God, their friends, their significant others, and with themselves. Stephanie’s writing has be...
The One About Coping with Weariness and Hopelessness
June 13, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBwww.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com
The One About Thriving During the Two Week Wait
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThis week, Cathie discusses seven ways to stay balanced, honor your mental health and thrive during the two week wait! Thanks for joining us! www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com IG/FB @tennesseereproductivetherapy
The One About the Elective Procedures in IVF with Dr. Lora Shahine
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBDr. Lora Shahine is our guest in this weeks Thrive (In)Fertility Podcast. Lora is a fertility doctor, author, and speaker who shatters stigmas about miscarriages and fertility. https://drlorashahine.com She is a double board certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist, practicing at Pacific Northwest Fertility in Seattle, Washington. On this weeks episode, we discuss the elective parts of the IVF fertility. While a doctor may lay out the roadmap through IVF for you, there are a few d...
The One About the Elective Procedures in IVF
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBDr. Lora Shahine is our guest in this weeks Thrive (In)Fertility Podcast. Lora is a fertility doctor, author, and speaker who shatters stigmas about miscarriages and fertility. https://drlorashahine.com She is a double board certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist, practicing at Pacific Northwest Fertility in Seattle, Washington. On this weeks episode, we discuss the elective parts of the IVF fertility. While a doctor may lay out the roadmap through IVF for you, there are a few d...
The One About Infertility as a Chronic Illness
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBThrive (In)Fertility is back! Let's talk about infertility as a chronic illness! Take a listen to find ways to help you get through self-limiting thoughts, mental health challenges and hopefully gain a little perspective! Visit us on IG & FB @tennesseereproductivetherapy
The One About Infertility as a Chronic Illness
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBThrive (In)Fertility is back! Let's talk about infertility as a chronic illness! Take a listen to find ways to help you get through self-limiting thoughts, mental health challenges and hopefully gain a little perspective! Visit us on IG & FB @tennesseereproductivetherapy
The One About Thriving Through Pregnancy After Loss
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBMeet Leighton Keen! She is a therapist at Tennessee Reproductive Therapy. Her story includes back-in-back miscarriages, an anxiety-filled pregnancy and finally a successful birth to her beautiful daughter. On today's podcast, Leighton shares her story and the lessons she learned along the way. I hope that you'll join us! IG + FB @tennesseereproductivetherapy www.tennesseereprodcutivetherapy.com
The One About Thriving Through Pregnancy After Loss
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBMeet Leighton Keen! She is a therapist at Tennessee Reproductive Therapy. Her story includes back-in-back miscarriages, an anxiety-filled pregnancy and finally a successful birth to her beautiful daughter. On today's podcast, Leighton shares her story and the lessons she learned along the way. I hope that you'll join us! IG + FB @tennesseereproductivetherapy www.tennesseereprodcutivetherapy.com
The One About Confronting Your Anger
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB@tennesseereproductivetherapy www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com
The One About Your Mental Health & Your Monthly Cycle
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBYou can download the documents from todays podcast here: https://www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com/free-resources Have a great week, y'all!
The One About Living With Endometriosis
March 13, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBI love me some Tara B Fertility! On this episode, Tara brings so much knowledge and experience to the table as we discuss all things endometriosis. I hope you join us!
The One About My Stillbirth and Trying Again
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBMeet my friend, Jane! She and her husband lost their first child, Francie to stillbirth. Join us for this episode as I interview Jane about their loss and how they worked through their grief.
The One About Preparing Your Body For Pregnancy
February 20, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBOur guest this week is Brittany Anderson. She is a Nurse Practitioner at Nashville Brain and Body and an online coach for those in the seasons of preconception to postpartum. She lit up as we spoke about all things nutrition, body movement and even statistics! If you are trying or wanting to get your body ready for pregnancy, you don't want to miss this episode! IG: @nashvillebrainandbody or @britteanderson Online at www.brittanyanderson.net You can find me at www.tennesseereproductivether...
The One About Losing My Second Pregnancy & the Realness of Miscarriage
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBTrigger warning: there is graphic content in this episode about miscarriage and our guests' experience with her own first trimester miscarriage My guest this week is Kristen Brust who is just a beautifully engaging, witty and amazing soul. You are going to adore her. She is our first guest who is not a reproductive professional and she is the right person to step into this space. Kristen and her husband experienced a first trimester miscarriage when their daughter was just a year old. She ...
The One About Grief
February 07, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThe word grief and loss is so entangled in our reproductive journey. Whether it is the loss of your sex life, the loss of friendships, the loss of a biological connection to your child or the loss of a pregnancy, grief is present. Join us this week as Cathie interviews Litsa Williams about what grief is, how grief it presents itself in our stories and how we can cope with grief. Litsa Williams MA, LCSW-C is a co-founder of the grief community What’s Your Grief. Litsa received her master's...
The One About Fertility & Fertility Preservation
January 31, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this weeks episode, Cathie chats with Dr. Christopher Montville from Tennessee Fertility Institute. Listen in as they discuss fertility and fertility preservation.
The One About What Infertility Steals
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWelcome to Season 3. Welcome to a New Year. I am excited about this season and all the people we have lined up to join us. In today's podcast we talk about things that infertility robs us of: romance, control, friendships and health. Come listen to Cathie Quillet, LMFT from Tennessee Reproductive Therapy as she discusses ways to live well during the wait. Follow us on IG @ Facebook @tennesseereproductivetherapy www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com
The One About What Infertility Steals
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWelcome to Season 3. Welcome to a New Year. I am excited about this season and all the people we have lined up to join us. In today's podcast we talk about things that infertility robs us of: romance, control, friendships and health. Come listen to Cathie Quillet, LMFT from Tennessee Reproductive Therapy as she discusses ways to live well during the wait. Follow us on IG @ Facebook @tennesseereproductivetherapy www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com
The One About Planning For The Holidays
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBFollow us at Tennessee Reproductive Therapy www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com @tennesseereproductivetherapy
The One About Acupuncture and Infertility
October 31, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBTennessee Reproductive Therapy loves the Tennessee Center for Reproductive Acupuncture. You can find them here: https://www.instagram.com/tnfertilityacu/ RSVP to our event: [email protected] Follow Tennessee Reproductive Therapy here: @tennesseereproductivetherapy
The One About Emotionally Preparing for Fertility Treatment with Cathie Quillet
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this weeks episode, Cathie discusses three tangible ways to emotionally prepare for fertility treatments. Learn more about TN Reproductive Therapy www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com @tennesseereproductivetherapy Learn more about The Quillet Institute www.thequilletinstitute.com @thequilletinstiute
The One About Friendship With Your Spouse
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, Tyler (my husband) and I talk about three ways to maintain friendship in your friendship while going through infertility. I hope you'll join us. Did you know that Tyler wrote a book about grief? You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Yet-Embracing-Faithfulness-Midst-Grief/dp/0578714787/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Tyler+Quillet&qid=1631714607&sr=8-1 Or follow him here: @tylerquillet
The One About PCOS with Tara Brandner
September 20, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBDo you wonder if maybe you have PCOS or wonder how on earth you are going to live with this diagnosis? If so, join me as I interview Tara Brandner, fertility coach and Doctor of Nursing Practice, as we discuss all things Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. To follow or work with Tara: IG + FB: @tarabfertility www.raisingeverlastinghope www.tarabrandner.com
The One About Pregnancy After Loss
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBPregnancy after loss is a process of collecting milestones. Join Cathie Quillet, LMFT this week to talk about what that means!
The One About Coping With Trauma
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about infertility being a reproductive trauma. Add on another layer: the world right now is hard. Join Cathie as we discuss how to cope with primary and secondary traumas. Find Cathie: www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com IG + FB @tennesseereporductivetherapy
The One About Embryos in the Lab
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBA lot happens to an embryo between retrieval and transfer. Embryologist, Jennifer Miller from Tennessee Fertility Institute gives us an Embryology 101 lesson all about it. I found it fascinating and I'm sure you will too! IG @tennesseefertilityinstute
The One About Fundraising for Fertility Treatments
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBDo you feel overwhelmed by the price tag on fertility treatments? Today's guest, Kara Edwards faced the same difficulties. In the years since she and her husband did IVF, she has been focused on helping other couples. Kara is the founder of the Starfish Infertility Foundation and is the Middle Tennessee Lead for Tennessee Fertility Advocates. You can find her here: https://starfishinfertilityfoundation.org https://www.facebook.com/starfishinfertilityfoundation/?fref=ts @starfishinfertilit...
The One About Male Fertility with Dr. Matthew Pollard
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBDr. Matthew Pollard is a urologist with a fellowship specialization in Male Infertility and Men’s Health. Born in Texas, he was raised in West Virginia and Wyoming before moving to California to earn his Bachelor of Science at the University of Southern California. He relocated across the country to New York City to study medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and graduated with Distinction in Research. He became interested...
The One About Surviving Stillbirth
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBEmily Long and her husband Joel lost their daughter, Helen James to stillbirth in 2018. Since their lost, they have created the Helen James Foundation to resource local Tennessee hospitals with cuddle cots. You can learn more about their foundation here: https://helenjamesfoundation.org. They are also on IG at @helenjamesfoundation
The One About What I Would Have Told Myself About Miscarriage - Part 2
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBI often get asked about what I wish I could go back and tell myself 10 years ago when we were struggling through infertility. So, I started a series on what I would say. Listen to this weeks podcast to hear what I would tell myself about miscarriage. www.thequilletinstitute.com www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com
The One About Things I Wish I Could Tell Myself During Infertility Part 1
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBRecently some asked me, "If you could tell your past infertile self something, what would it be?" That got my mind racing and I have put together a series to discuss it with you. Not Pregnant can be bought here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Pregnant-Cathie-Quillet/dp/153463990X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Not+Pregnant&qid=1624240555&sr=8-3
The One About Father's Day with Tyler Quillet
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBMy hubby is a rock star. He was there for me through out own battle with infertility and he continues to be there for others in their own journeys. During this episode, we talk about Father's Day, the experiences men share and how to get through the holiday. I hope you'll check it out! Tyler is a gift. Tyler wrote a book on grief, too. You should check it out, here: https://www.amazon.com/Yet-Embracing-Faithfulness-Midst-Grief/dp/0578714787/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=tyler+quillet&qid=1...