Posptartum Depression is real. And it's only part of the story. We dig in to ALL of the stuff that no one tells you about, but you NEED to know. Dr. Kat, Psychologist and specialist in perinatal mental health, interviews moms, dads, experts and advocates about how to cope, manage and recover from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We talk about postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and SO MUCH MORE! We get real. We get honest. We put on our stigma crushing boots and address the realit ...
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333: Understanding Why You Feel Rage with Bianca Sprague
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It is more common than you might think to experience both anger and rage in the transition to parenthood, and those emotions happen for a variety of reasons and are caused by a multitude of factors. In today’s episode, we are covering all aspects of rage: why it happens, how it happens, what contributes to it, and what to do about it. Join us to le…
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332: Behind The Sessions: Emotional Impacts of Infertility and Treatments
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In today’s Behind the Sessions episode, we focus on the pain and grief that people experience in the infertility and loss journey while trying to become a parent or add another child to their family. While it’s impossible to cover every aspect of this topic in one episode, I want to take a closer look and assure anyone in this situation that they a…
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331: A Mom's Journey Through Neurodivergence and Perinatal Mental Health
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Many people don’t realize that a neurodivergent diagnosis in childhood can be a risk factor for perinatal mental health issues later in life. Join us for today’s conversation with Tiffany! Tiffany Engen is a full-time mom of two young children, a survivor of multiple PMADs, a strong advocate for maternal mental health, a full-spectrum doula, a birt…
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330: How a Mom Can Stop "Doing It All" with Dr. Whitney Casares, MD
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“When moms take better care of themselves, they can take better care of others.” This is the message behind Modern Mommy Doc, the creation of Dr. Whitney Casares. She joins us to discuss her wide-ranging work to support new moms in the transition to parenthood and beyond. Join us to learn more! Dr. Whitney Casares is a private practice pediatrician…
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329: Behind The Sessions: The Healing Journey: Understanding the Ups and Downs
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Just as a broken bone or surgery takes time for the healing process, the recovery process in healing from a perinatal mental health condition takes time. The process isn’t linear at all but is filled with ups and downs, and it comes with short-term and long-term aspects of healing. Join me for a closer look in today’s episode. Show Highlights: Comp…
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328: Autism and ADHD Diagnoses in Motherhood with Dr. Kiley Hanish, OTD, OTR/L, PMH-C
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Today’s episode covers an important topic that needs to be addressed as it affects many moms and families. My guest shares her experience of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life, after having her children. She shares how her diagnosis impacted her, what non-stereotypical autism looks like, why self-evaluation is beneficial, and why ge…
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327: Mothering Without a Mother with Dr. Olivia Wedel, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
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The grief process can be messy and unpredictable, and it can vary widely from person to person and through the different phases of life. Grief comes up in multiple, unexpected ways in the motherhood journey when you have already lost your mother. Join us to hear a personal story of motherhood and mother loss from today’s guest. Dr. Olivia Wedel is …
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326: Behind The Sessions: Why Are We So Hard On Ourselves?
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There is more to the story than postpartum depression. There are many complexities to the ways we talk to ourselves. I see perinatal folks give in frequently to thoughts of self-judgment and even self-hatred, which is not at all a healthy scenario for the transition to parenthood. It’s a time when there are many new things to learn and adjustments …
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325: A Free Birth After Birth Trauma with Alexa Ericson
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Today’s episode is about a topic that may be unfamiliar to many. My guest shares her journey through her first pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, along with why she chose a very different scenario called free birth to welcome her second child into the world. Join us to learn more! Alexa Ericson shares why she chose a free birth for her second child,…
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324: Postpartum Psychosis: A Couple’s Experience with Dr. Rowena and Derek Winkler
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Postpartum psychosis is often misunderstood and mischaracterized. It is important to humanize this condition, remove the stigma around it, and let people know that treatment is available and healing is possible. In today’s show, we get a rare glimpse into the life of a family through the eyes of both a husband and wife about their journey through p…
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323: Behind The Sessions: Feeling Loss in the Transition to Parenthood
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We can all agree that the transition to parenthood is huge and multi-faceted. For many parents, that transition feels like not just a big change but a monumental loss. It’s a loss of what once was and the life you had grown accustomed to in your pre-baby world. There are a lot of changes around the freedom and flexibility you once enjoyed, and esse…
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322: From Business Owner to Survivor: Overcoming Postpartum Depression with Emma Hopkins
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I’m joined today by Emma Hopkins, a mom and business owner in the UK. At age 39, Emma became a first-time mother and experienced postpartum depression to the point that her entire life, identity, and livelihood changed. She walks us through the tough decision to give up the business that was her heart and soul to prioritize her basic survival. She …
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321: Interpersonal Therapy for Perinatal Healing with Elyse Springer, MA-CLP,LMFT,PMH-C
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Today’s conversation is about interpersonal therapy (IPT). You’ll learn what IPT is, how it differs from other therapies, and why it is a validated therapy that is well-suited for the perinatal population. Many more clinicians should seek training in this therapy modality which is full of useful tools and skills. Join us to learn more! Elyse Spring…
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320: Behind The Sessions: Mental and Emotional Labor in Your Relationship
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There are a lot of dynamics at play in becoming a parent, and that is an understatement, to say the least! Often overlooked are the needed conversations around new boundaries, tasks, and the “invisible labor” that a new baby brings. These discussions are vital in protecting the relationship between partners and making the postpartum period more enj…
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319: Trauma-Informed Approaches for Birth Workers and Birthing People
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Today’s show brings back a guest from years ago, and I’m excited to reconnect with her and hear updates about her life and work. She’s a lovely human and a beautiful soul who is doing meaningful work that helps many people. Join us! Nkem Ndefo is the founder of Lumos Transforms and the creator of The Resilience Toolkit, a model that promotes embodi…
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318: Healing Perinatal Trauma Through Psychodynamic and Somatic Therapy
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My guest today is doing important work with perinatal mental health through psychodynamic and somatic therapy. There is a great need for this therapeutic modality to be available to people who need it and for more training to be accessible to care providers. Join us to learn more! Dr. Helena Vissing is a licensed psychologist certified in perinatal…
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317: Behind The Sessions: Hyper-Independence Can Make You Anxious
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Becoming a parent can bring intense anxiety and high levels of worry about doing the right thing for your child. Some people have feelings of failure in meeting some high level of expectation that they have of themselves. I always wonder in therapy what has contributed to a person’s suffering in this way, and, as a therapist, I want to dig deeper i…
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316: Overstimulation and Sensory Overload in Motherhood with Holly Peretz, OTR/L
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We have all been in the place of overstimulation, even if we didn’t recognize what was happening at the time. The transition into parenthood is ripe with opportunities for overstimulation and sensory overload. Today’s episode helps us better understand how and why we are overstimulated, along with useful tips for managing overload and expert insigh…
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315: Premature Births, Trauma Healing, and “Cards for Hope” with Savannah Jane O’Malley
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Hearing 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 three former preemies. She works full-time, pursues …
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314: Behind The Sessions: It's Okay To Fall Apart
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If 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 succeed and surpass. Life is not a competition, but a lo…
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313: Psychiatric Treatment of Maternal Mental Health Conditions with Dr, Liz Cox, MD
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There 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 make the best decisions about their care! Today’s guest …
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312: Intrusive Thoughts and COVID with a Newborn with Jackie Werboff, LMHC, PMH-C
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The 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 perinatal mental health crises. Join us to hear our g…
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311: When Your Family Isn't Supportive with Dr. Kat
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Is 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 stress that our family members bring to our lives. T…
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310: A NICU Dr. Shares Her Own Experience with Preterm Babies, PTSD and Anxiety with Alison Hanson, PharmD, BCPPS
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As 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 babies had to spend time in the NICU. Join us to hear…
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309: The Good Enough Mother with Dr. Sophie Brock
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Motherhood 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, and valued. Join us to learn more! Dr. Sophie Brock is…
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