Latest Postpartumanxiety Podcast Episodes
315: Premature Births, Trauma Healing, and “Cards for Hope” with Savannah Jane O’Malley
Mom and Mind - January 29, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsHearing the stories of others helps us to know that we are not alone. So many families face premature births, NICU stays, and traumatic birth experiences. As always, our message is that there is support and hope. Join us for Savannah’s story. Savannah Jane O’Malley is a wife and working mother of...
314: Behind The Sessions: It's Okay To Fall Apart
Mom and Mind - January 25, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsIf no one has told you lately, it’s okay to fall apart. If you aren’t functioning at 100% and don’t feel like you can do what you are supposed to do today, it’s okay. We are human beings, not machines, and we aren’t meant to push through every single thing in life to produce and do and be and suc...
313: Psychiatric Treatment of Maternal Mental Health Conditions with Dr, Liz Cox, MD
Mom and Mind - January 22, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThere are many questions and much misinformation about treatment options and medications for maternal mental health conditions (MMHCs). The key to having more awareness and understanding is to get correct information from qualified experts. Only when parents are educated and informed can they mak...
312: Intrusive Thoughts and COVID with a Newborn with Jackie Werboff, LMHC, PMH-C
Mom and Mind - January 15, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThe height of the COVID pandemic caused so much fear and anxiety, all for good reason. The moms who gave birth and faced postpartum difficulties during this time were under immense pressure to try to keep themselves and their babies safe. For many, it ended up being the perfect storm that led to...
311: When Your Family Isn't Supportive with Dr. Kat
Mom and Mind - January 11, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsIs there anything more complex than family relationships? Our family members can run the gamut from the most loving and reassuring people in our lives to the absolute worst and most difficult people we encounter. One of the major reasons people seek out therapy is to deal with the huge amounts of...
310: A NICU Dr. Shares Her Own Experience with Preterm Babies, PTSD and Anxiety with Alison Hanson, PharmD, BCPPS
Mom and Mind - January 08, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsAs we are moving along in 2024, I’m overwhelmed that we are approaching the 8th anniversary of this podcast! Hearing people’s empowering stories of many different types of experiences has put us on an amazing journey! Today’s story is from a NICU doctor who got a new perspective when both of her ...
309: The Good Enough Mother with Dr. Sophie Brock
Mom and Mind - January 01, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsMotherhood shouldn’t be filled with guilt and shame! Today’s episode focuses on the social constructs of motherhood and the myth of perfect motherhood. My guest gives a fresh perspective on how we can think differently about motherhood and create a world where mothers feel empowered, supported, a...
308: Behind the Sessions: Post-Holiday Blues with Dr. Kat
Mom and Mind - December 28, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsWelcome to our last episode of 2023 as we continue our Behind the Sessions series. These episodes are created to give you a glimpse behind the scenes of therapy sessions. Even in today’s world, there is so much stigma and so many misconceptions about what goes on in therapy sessions and when some...
307: Golden Hour Birth Stories with Liz and Natalie
Mom and Mind - December 25, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsOne of the main goals of this podcast is to empower and support people through sharing stories because we know that hearing the experiences of others can help us feel not so alone in our struggles. Today we meet two moms who host the Golden Hour Birth Podcast, where they “create community around ...
306: Perinatal, Racialized, and Muslim Mental Health with Hajara Kutty
Mom and Mind - December 18, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsAs far as we have come in recent years in removing the shame and stigma of mental health care and educating the public about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, we still have a long way to go. Today’s guest shares her experience and describes the scope of her work with underserved segments of t...
305: Behind the Sessions: How to Manage Holiday Stress with Dr. Kat
Mom and Mind - December 14, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsToday’s topic is showing up in therapy sessions everywhere right now with the holidays and the end of the year. Many people have conflicted feelings about their relationships with their families and upcoming family events; while we feel the pressure to be happy, cheerful, and joyous, we need to r...
304: Disordered Eating and Body Image in Pregnancy and Postpartum with Kathryn Gantt, MHS, LDN, RYT 200
Mom and Mind - December 11, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsDisordered eating, eating disorders, and body image issues are very common experiences for many women, yet they are overlooked by most medical providers during pregnancy and postpartum. Today’s guest is passionate about educating us about these topics and offering more understanding to struggling...
303: Perinatal Mental Health through In Utero Diagnosis with Kate Stacom, MSW, LICSW
Mom and Mind - December 04, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsToday’s guest shares the personal story of her unborn baby’s traumatic diagnosis in utero. She hopes her story assures others that they are not alone in facing this type of diagnosis, and she explains coping skills and how to remain hopeful through a bleak and terrifying time. Join us to learn mo...
302: Behind The Sessions: When You Don't Know How You Feel
Mom and Mind - November 30, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsHave you ever found yourself in situations where trying to figure out your emotions feels like trying to untangle a knot? Or perhaps you have experienced an overwhelming whirlwind of conflicting feelings, which happens often. Life is anything but linear. It is messy and full of ups and downs that...
301: Dr. Berlin's Informed Pregnancy Project with Elliot Berlin, DC
Mom and Mind - November 27, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsWe are delighted to have Dr. Elliot Berlin back on the podcast for the first time since he was with us last in 2018. He joins us today to share the latest from his Informed Pregnancy Plus world and discuss his incredible work in perinatal chiropractic care for pregnancy and labor. Our bodies go t...
300: ADHD and Perinatal Mental Health with Jacqueline V. Cohen, NCC, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, NBCCH-D
Mom and Mind - November 20, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsWelcome to a very special episode! It’s our 300th episode, which is mind-boggling to think about. Not only that, we also address ADHD in the perinatal period, a very important topic. We all can benefit from a deeper understanding of ADHD and how it impacts perinatal mental health. Join us to lear...
299: Behind the Sessions: “I’m a Failure” with Dr. Kat
Mom and Mind - November 16, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThe idea of feeling like a failure comes up often in therapy; I hear it multiple times each week. People who are struggling often feel like they are a failure, and this is heartbreaking to hear. Let’s go behind the scenes and talk about what’s happening underneath the feelings of failure. Show ...
298: A South Asian Mom's Mental Health Journey: Missed Diagnosis with Jigyna Patel
Mom and Mind - November 13, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsToday you’ll hear Jigyna Patel’s story. She and I met recently at the PSI Conference, and I knew her perspective as a South Asian mom of Indian heritage would be valuable for listeners to hear. She’s a Houston-area mother of three, and she is a passionate perinatal mental health advocate who love...
297: A Mom's Journey to Reconcile Faith and Mental Health Support with Dara DeMari
Mom and Mind - November 06, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsIn far too many segments of our society, there is a stigma and terrible shame around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Even now, when there is a huge push to validate mental health support for those who need it, many women are suffering in silence. The Christian faith is one subset of society...
296: Behind The Sessions: When Your Family Doesn't Get It with Dr. Kat
Mom and Mind - November 02, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsWelcome to another episode in our bonus series, Behind the Sessions. A topic that comes up frequently with my clients is how they are impacted in therapy when their family doesn’t get it and does not understand what is happening for them. This disconnect can even go as far as families judging or ...
295: Group Peer Support with Annette Cycon and Nelly Willis
Mom and Mind - October 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsThere are not many group models that are supportive of a wide range of people concerning their languages, environments, and backgrounds. My two guests today have formed a powerful support system that needs to be replicated everywhere in the world. Join us to learn more! Annette Cycon has been a s...
294: Matrescence and Child Development with Christine Carrig
Mom and Mind - October 23, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsBecoming a mother is an intricate dance of transition that impacts every part of a woman’s life down to her very identity. Matrescence is the name for this “motherhood development process,” and it’s not an easy journey for every woman to navigate. This process is every bit as vital to a healthy, ...
293: Behind The Sessions: Emotional Pain with Dr. Kat
Mom and Mind - October 19, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsToday’s topic is one that all of us have experienced, and many may be going through it right now. Why are we hesitant to talk openly about our emotional pain and suffering? Part of the problem is that society misconstrues the expression of pain or suffering as weakness, and we have the mistaken i...
292: Sports Psychology Strategies for Empowered Birth with Dr. Carla Meijen
Mom and Mind - October 16, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsWelcome back for another great episode! I’m joined by Dr. Carla Meijen to discuss her book, Empowered Birth: Lessons From Sport Psychology for Your Maternity Journey. Her book is a fascinating take on how pregnancy can be viewed as an endurance sport. Join us to learn more! Dr. Carla Meijen is an...
291: Healing from PPD and PPA with Medication Support with Victoria Vaughan, DVM
Mom and Mind - October 09, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsWe are tackling a hot topic that carries with it many misconceptions. Unlike with other medical conditions, there are fears around taking medications specifically for anxiety and depression. Our goal with today’s show is to help shed the stigma and misconceptions about medications in pregnancy an...
290: Behind The Sessions: Starting Therapy
Mom and Mind - October 05, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsWelcome to a new series of the Mom & Mind podcast called Behind the Sessions. We will have a new episode every other Thursday to give additional insight into therapy and the perinatal mental health and reproductive health specialties. Our goal is to pull back the curtain on as much as possible so...
289: “To Carry Wonder” A Memoir and Guide with Emese Parker, RN, WHNP-BC, MPH, PMH-C
Mom and Mind - October 02, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsNew insights and fresh perspectives on pregnancy and postpartum are always helpful! I’m intrigued and excited for today’s guest who discusses her new book, To Carry Wonder. This unique book is a beautiful weaving of her personal experience, clinical information, and perinatal mental health inform...
288: Healing from Reproductive Trauma with Beth Warren, LCSW, PMH-C
Mom and Mind - September 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsMy guest today helps us understand reproductive trauma, what it looks like, and how to recognize it. She explains the difference between trauma and PTSD, how these conditions can show up in the reproductive period, and how they can impact individuals, partnerships, and families. Most importantly,...
287: Postpartum Anxiety After Traumatic Birth with Savannah Burton, LPC-MHSP, S, PMH-C
Mom and Mind - September 18, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsToday’s personal story comes from Savannah Burton. She’s the mother of two and the owner and therapist at My Memphis Therapist Counseling and Consulting. She is a University of Memphis alumnus and a postpartum anxiety advocate and survivor after experiencing different challenges with the birth of...
286: "Foundations in Paternal Perinatal Mental Health" with Dr. Daniel Singley
Mom and Mind - September 11, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratingsI’m excited to welcome back Dr. Daniel Singley back to the show. He joined me about seven years ago when we were a brand-new podcast, and he’s been busy doing meaningful work in the world around paternal mental health. Join us to learn more about why the mental health of fathers cannot be overloo...
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