S1E20_Postpartum Challenges
When East Meets West
English - September 16, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBMental Health Health & Fitness Religion & Spirituality Spirituality mental health psychology wellness health spirituality mindfulness cbt meditation behaviorism science Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Dr. Rubin worked in women's reproductive behavioral health during her time on the east coast, and continues to treat these struggles on the west coast. In this episode, Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin discuss the many challenges women may face postpartum, specifically with regards to symptoms on the anxiety spectrum given that these have generally received less public attention than depressive symptoms. Tune in to learn more about postpartum challenges and how fantasy narratives about pregnancy and new motherhood may exacerbate them.