Best Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH C Podcasts (2024)

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345: A New Father’s Experience Through His Wife’s Postpartum Psychosis with Tony Pacitti 52:48

3d ago52:48

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It is astounding to note that 1 in 10 dads will experience a perinatal mental health condition, and research shows that dads also face hormonal changes. This Monday, June 17, 2024, is International Father’s Mental Health Day, and we want to bring fathers’ mental health to the forefront in today’s episode. When a mom goes through a perinatal mental …

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344: Comparing Yourself to Others with Dr. Kat 25:15

7d ago25:15

25:15

I want to explore a topic that comes up a LOT in therapy sessions: comparing yourself to others. It’s a trap that many of us are caught in, especially when it comes to engaging in social media. In general, we seem to think that everyone else has their shit together except us. I won’t keep you in suspense, but I’ll tell you upfront that nobody has i…

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343: Innovative Trauma Informed Care for High-Risk Pregnancy with Parijat Deshpande 41:12

10d ago41:12

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Hearing the words “high-risk pregnancy” strikes fear in the heart of every parent. Even though we may not understand all the ramifications of that designation, we know it means that an unpredictable journey is ahead. I’m excited to welcome back today’s guest and learn more about her work in the field of high-risk pregnancy. Join us! Parijat Deshpan…

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342: "Rattled" How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with Nicole Amoyal Pensak, Ph. D., PMH-C 34:51

17d ago34:51

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So many changes happen in the transition to motherhood, and these shifts run the gamut from physical, mental, emotional, and social changes to even chemical changes in the brain. I’m joined today by the author of Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain. Join us for an informative discussion on this important topi…

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341: Behind the Sessions: Becoming a Parent When You Had Difficult Parents 22:23

21d ago22:23

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Relationship challenges are at the top of the list of things that come up in therapy sessions. I’m not just referring to partner relationship difficulties, but even relationships with other family members. Becoming a parent brings up a lot of relationship dynamics about childhood, family, and our own parents, especially if there was family disrupti…

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340: Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) with Roxanne Rosenberg, LCMHC, PMH-C 41:16

24d ago41:16

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Join us for a deep dive into a perinatal IOP and what that involves. Today’s expert shares helpful information so we can understand the value of this higher level of perinatal support. Roxanne Rosenberg is the co-founder and clinical director of Anchor Perinatal Wellness, the Southeast’s only perinatal-specific intensive outpatient program (IOP). S…

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339: Perinatal Health Anxiety with Michelle Flynn, MA, MIACP 46:37

1M ago46:37

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Health anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum is a very real struggle for many people. My guest today joins us to share her experience and what she’s seeing from clients in her practice. You’ll learn how to notice perinatal health anxiety and what to do about it. Join us to learn more! Michelle Flynn is a fully accredited perinatal psychothera…

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338: Behind The Sessions: Returning to Work After a Perinatal Mental Health Condition with Dr. Kat 32:26

1M ago32:26

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Many factors influence the transition to parenthood, and most of those things are unexpected and unpredictable. No one “signs up for” a perinatal mental health condition, but it can seem to come out of nowhere and leave you blindsided–in addition to the normal adjustments that come with the addition of a new baby to the family. These PNMH condition…

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337: Evidence Based Birth®️ with Dr. Rebecca Dekker 51:40

1M ago51:40

51:40

Having information and being empowered to make decisions are ways to protect mental health. Nothing is more disempowering than finding out later that you had choices of which you were unaware at the height of a mental health struggle. All of these concepts apply perfectly to birthing situations. One of the main reasons this podcast exists, along wi…

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336: In Conversation with Alanis Morissette and Postpartum Support International 1:27:21

2M ago1:27:21

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We have a very special episode to share with you today. I’m deeply honored to host Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, thought leader, and wholeness advocate, Alanis Morissette! She is joined by the president and CEO of Postpartum Support International, Dr. Wendy Davis! Alanis found PSI as a resource when she was dealing with perinatal mental h…

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335: Behind The Sessions: Communication Challenges After Baby Comes Home with Dr. Kat 24:18

2M ago24:18

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It’s no secret that a new baby brings many nuances to a couple’s relationship and family life. The couple relationship dynamics shift and change as new responsibilities have to be prioritized. Planning ahead with open communication can make things easier in every way. Let’s take a closer look in today’s behind-the-sessions episode. Show Highlights:…

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334: A Therapist’s Postpartum OCD and How Shame Prevents Seeking Help with Ellen Chance, Ph.D. 36:36

2M ago36:36

36:36

Through the sharing of our stories, we educate ourselves and others about perinatal mental health challenges, and we normalize the fact that we should not feel shame for needing professional help and support. For so many people, shame over what they are experiencing keeps them from admitting the truth of their struggles and reaching out for help an…

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333: Understanding Why You Feel Rage with Bianca Sprague 42:31

2M ago42:31

42:31

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 27:12

2M ago27:12

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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 51:51

2M ago51:51

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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 46:43

2M ago46:43

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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 29:16

3M ago29:16

29:16

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 42:41

3M ago42:41

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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 38:09

3M ago38:09

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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? 25:13

3M ago25:13

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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 42:14

3M ago42:14

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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 52:18

3M ago52:18

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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 24:01

4M ago24:01

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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 42:35

4M ago42:35

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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 49:32

4M ago49:32

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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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Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH C Podcasts

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345: A New Father’s Experience Through His Wife’s Postpartum Psychosis with Tony Pacitti 52:48

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344: Comparing Yourself to Others with Dr. Kat 25:15

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343: Innovative Trauma Informed Care for High-Risk Pregnancy with Parijat Deshpande 41:12

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342: "Rattled" How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with Nicole Amoyal Pensak, Ph. D., PMH-C 34:51

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341: Behind the Sessions: Becoming a Parent When You Had Difficult Parents 22:23

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340: Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) with Roxanne Rosenberg, LCMHC, PMH-C 41:16

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339: Perinatal Health Anxiety with Michelle Flynn, MA, MIACP 46:37

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338: Behind The Sessions: Returning to Work After a Perinatal Mental Health Condition with Dr. Kat 32:26

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337: Evidence Based Birth®️ with Dr. Rebecca Dekker 51:40

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336: In Conversation with Alanis Morissette and Postpartum Support International 1:27:21

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335: Behind The Sessions: Communication Challenges After Baby Comes Home with Dr. Kat 24:18

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334: A Therapist’s Postpartum OCD and How Shame Prevents Seeking Help with Ellen Chance, Ph.D. 36:36

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333: Understanding Why You Feel Rage with Bianca Sprague 42:31

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332: Behind The Sessions: Emotional Impacts of Infertility and Treatments 27:12

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331: A Mom's Journey Through Neurodivergence and Perinatal Mental Health 51:51

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330: How a Mom Can Stop "Doing It All" with Dr. Whitney Casares, MD 46:43

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329: Behind The Sessions: The Healing Journey: Understanding the Ups and Downs 29:16

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328: Autism and ADHD Diagnoses in Motherhood with Dr. Kiley Hanish, OTD, OTR/L, PMH-C 42:41

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327: Mothering Without a Mother with Dr. Olivia Wedel, LPC, NCC, PMH-C 38:09

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326: Behind The Sessions: Why Are We So Hard On Ourselves? 25:13

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325: A Free Birth After Birth Trauma with Alexa Ericson 42:14

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324: Postpartum Psychosis: A Couple’s Experience with Dr. Rowena and Derek Winkler 52:18

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323: Behind The Sessions: Feeling Loss in the Transition to Parenthood 24:01

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322: From Business Owner to Survivor: Overcoming Postpartum Depression with Emma Hopkins 42:35

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321: Interpersonal Therapy for Perinatal Healing with Elyse Springer, MA-CLP,LMFT,PMH-C 49:32

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