Best Postpartum Ptsd Podcasts (2024)

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85. From Natural Birth Plans to Medical Emergencies: Lea's Experience 33:43

6h ago33:43

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Send us a Text Message. Leah shares her two birth experiences at Houlton Regional Hospital. Her first pregnancy journey is marked by a 19-hour labor, complications, and a severe tear that required reconstructive surgery. Leah also bravely recounts the terrifying postpartum period, where blood clots led to a prolonged hospital stay and intensive tre…

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84. Confronting Birth Complications and PTSD: Jessica's Powerful Story 28:16

5h ago28:16

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jessica joins me today to share her candid and powerful birth story from Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Jessica opens up about discovering her pregnancy during 2020, the struggles of being labeled as a high-risk pregnancy due to being overweight, and the cascade of pregnancy interven…

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Dr. Kat Kaeni, PsyD, PMH-C - I AM ONE Survivor, Perinatal Psychologist, and Podcaster Crushing Stigma about Perinatal Mental Health 47:02

4d ago47:02

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Send us a Text Message. On today’s episode, we’re chatting with the one, the only, Dr. Kat Kaeni - Perinatal Mental Health Certified Clinical Psychologist, current PSI Board Chair, published author, podcast host extraordinaire (coming up on 350 episodes), and overall an incredible human being. Kat is involved in a lot these days. We’re so grateful …

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83. Mari's Story of Pregnancy Surprises and Overcoming Obstacles 23:49

4d ago23:49

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Send us a Text Message. Join me this week for an eye-opening episode where Mari shares her deeply personal journey, from the shock of discovering she was pregnant just before an IUD insertion appointment, to the intense birth of her daughter, Violet, at Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Mari opens up about her initial anxietie…

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S 2 E 18 Dating 51:47

6d ago51:47

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Send us a Text Message. Thanks to a listener request Julia and Matt talk about the dating app culture and how it has devolved since Covid. As people are feeling more and more disconnected from each other it would seem the fix for this would be to build more communities and connections. We need to talk about how Grindr is affecting gay men’s mental …

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82. Navigating Two Births Close in Age and the Postpartum Period with Liz 1:08:57

25d ago1:08:57

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Send us a Text Message. Join me this week as Liz, a stay-at-home mom, recounts her experiences birthing two children close in age and explores the dynamics of her family. From the excitement of discovering her pregnancies to advocating for her own and her babies' needs, Liz’s story is a heartfelt journey filled with joy, challenges, and invaluable …

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CECILY BEANE CULLINAN - I AM ONE Postpartum Doula Bridging the Immense Gaps in Maternal Health Care 50:39

18d ago50:39

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Send us a Text Message. Trigger Warning: Traumatic birth, Hemorrhaging On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the lovely Cecily Beane Cullinan - postpartum doula, Kindermusik Teacher extraordinaire and incredible human who used her lived experience with Perinatal Mental Health Disorders to volunteer in PSI’s Peer Mentor Program! (Whisper – tha…

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81. Navigating Birth as a Postpartum Nurse, Kassi's story 42:40

1M ago42:40

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Send us a Text Message. Join me as I chat with Kassi as she shares her personal journey navigating the complex emotions and decisions surrounding hospital birth, influenced deeply by her experiences as a postpartum nurse. Kassi Reyes, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and passionately supports mothers through every st…

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S 2 E 17: Alice 53:45

29d ago53:45

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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Julia talk with a parent about Alice Trainings. This training is a "trauma informed approach" to school shootings. Cora talks about the impact this has had on her children. Does our country have any limit on the amount of trauma they are willing to impose on the citizens? You decide. How school shootings impact surv…

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LISETTE LOPEZ-ROSE - I AM ONE Latina Pandemic First-Time Mom Turning Her Rage into a Beautiful Passion 52:05

1M ago52:05

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Send us a Text Message. Trigger Warning: Intrusive Thoughts On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the one, the only, Lisette Lopez-Rose, Assistant Manager of Support Groups here at PSI and an outspoken perinatal mental health advocate for Latino parents everywhere. We’ll chat about being surprised by postpartum rage, intrusive thoughts, diffi…

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S 2 Episode 16 Be Kind 59:01

1M ago59:01

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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Julia discuss the benefits of being kind as a way of life. Can we all commit to doing this? The Benefits of Kindness on Mental Well-being | USU The case for kindness (apa.org) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-die License code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4 Artwork and logo desig…

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Navigating Postpartum and Antenatal Depression 27:56

2M ago27:56

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Hey everybody I am back! In this compelling podcast episode, I tackle the critical issue of postpartum depression (PPD) among African-American women. Sharing my excitement about returning to podcasting, I introduce a fresh solo format that dives deep into the alarming statistics and unique factors contributing to higher rates of PPD and antenatal d…

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36 | Ariane - postpartum psychosis, hypomania, depression, MBU, psychiatric hospital, psychiatry, medication 52:33

2M ago52:33

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For over a year, Ariane hid the true severity of her symptoms and tried so hard to portray a choreographed image of the good, responsive mother who kept it all together. Motherhood was the performance of her life… until it wasn't. The stage makeup and sparkles fell away when her symptoms escalated and she had to be admitted to a general psychiatric…

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What is a Psychiatrist? With Dr. Vanessa Velez, MD 29:41

2M ago29:41

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Today we speak with Latina Psychiatrist Dr. Vanessa Velez who shares about her medical school background through rotations and residency, the support received from her parents upon choosing the career, and we also spoke about the the stigma of medication, how depression, anxiety and bipolar symptoms can benefit from psychiatry and the oppression th…

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S 2 E 15: The Uncommitted 57:13

2M ago57:13

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Send us a Text Message. Guest Speaker, Dany ( a first generation Palestinian / Lebanese immigrant, artist and activist. Their grandparents were displaced during the 1948 ethnic cleansing campaign or (Nakba). Since the latest assault into Gaza they have been campaigning with the uncommitted movement to pressure government officials to work towards p…

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DR. NICOLE PENSAK, PhD, PMH-C - I AM ONE Clinical Psychologist and PMHD Expert Who Was Rattled By Early Motherhood 38:48

2M ago38:48

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Send us a Text Message. Episode 31 - Dr. Nicole Pensak, PhD, PMH-C On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nicole Pensak! We’ll hear about her experience recognizing that she desperately needed to reach out for help after becoming a mom. Dr. Pensak is an incredible advocate, a dedicate…

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35 | Ariane - depression, postpartum psychosis, delusions, hallucinations, body image, medication, psychiatry, MBU 1:05:24

2M ago1:05:24

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When Ariane became a mother, it wasn’t just the sudden onset of delusions, hallucinations, and severe depression that haunted her early days of parenting. From body image triggers, the pervasive grip of perfectionism, the reluctance to seek help, and the fear of her son being forcibly removed, it was also Ariane’s complex history as a ballet dancer…

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80. Embracing the Unexpected, Stacie's Journey to Motherhood 1:11:41

2M ago1:11:41

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Send us a Text Message. Drawing back the curtain on the transformative journey of childbirth, Stacie, a new mother and talented photographer in the Midcoast Maine area, graces this episode with her poignant narrative. Embracing the ebb and flow of pregnancy, she recounts stepping through the veil of fear, armed with knowledge gleaned from candid di…

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34 | Emma - OCD, depression, history of mental ill health, psychoeducation, talk therapy, medication 41:09

2M ago41:09

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OCD had been part of Emma’s life for many years, although she just didn’t know it. Like for so many of us, her life-long OCD wasn’t picked up on until early motherhood, after two miscarriages and the birth of a premature baby during a pandemic lockdown. In Emma’s words, “it awoke the OCD beast.” This is one mother’s poignant story about the pain of…

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79. Amanda's Two Maine Birth Stories and her Evolution into Holistic Women's Health 27:24

2M ago27:24

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Send us a Text Message. When Amanda DeLorme of Pearl Holistic Health joined me, she didn't just bring her expertise in holistic women's health; she brought the raw and transformative story of her journey into motherhood and self-care. As our conversation unfolds, Amanda's powerful narrative shines a light on the often-unspoken pressures that mother…

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33 | Laura - birth trauma, PTSD, insomnia, panic attacks, Hospital in the Home (HITH), medication, talk therapy, occupational therapy, birth debrief 54:16

2M ago54:16

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After experiencing birth trauma and the isolation of becoming a first-time mother during the pandemic, Laura was both excited and determined that her next pregnancy, birth, and postpartum was going to be different. The experience with her daughter, Millie, was going to be her ‘redo’. Unfortunately for Laura, re-experiencing fetal growth restriction…

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S 2 E 14 Gay in Iran 55:23

2M ago55:23

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Send us a Text Message. My friend Omid wanted to come on the show to talk about what it was like growing up in Iran as a gay male. He talks about his coming out journey that lead him to California and now Italy. https://gofund.me/2be553bc https://gofund.me/e5be24f6 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-…

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S 2 E 13 All eyes on Rafah 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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Send us a Text Message. Please welcome guest speaker Alex Jacques. Alex Jacques is a fine jeweler whose work is inspired by a love of nature and a dedication to acute detail. He is an independent activist for social justice and desires positive changes in our political landscape to better our communities in meaningful ways. Alex has close family fr…

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Colaboración entre La Alianza de Salud Mental Perinatal en Español (Postpartum Support International) y Latinx Therapy 15:30

2M ago15:30

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En este segmento hablamos sobre nuestra colaboración y los proyectos dentro de La Alianza que esta disponible para la comunidad de padres, y profesionales de salud mental que tienen interés en ayudar esta comunidad. Xochilt y Karla también comparten sobre la conferencia que van a tener en Washington DC este Julio donde van a proveer un entrenamient…

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78. Nora's Intimate Home Birth in the Heart of Maine's Backwoods 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered about the raw and transformative moments that come with welcoming a new life into your family? Join me as Nora returns to share the intimate details of her home birth journey with her third daughter, Theodora, in the tranquil Maine backwoods. This heartwarming episode peels back the layers of childbirt…

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S 2 E 12: Womens Reproductive Rights 44:14

3M ago44:14

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Send us a Text Message. Julia and Matt return, after a bit of a delay, to discuss the eroding reproductive rights in the US and talk about some of the social implications and talk explore some thoughts of what it is really about. There is an error at the beginning when Julia was talking about conception, she accidentally says contraception twice, w…

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77. Mid-Week Midwife Episode - Embracing Birth with Student Midwife Gabrielle Gonzales 38:50

3M ago38:50

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Send us a Text Message. When Gabby stepped into the birthing room for the first time, little did she know it would redraw her life's map, leading her away from nursing and toward the powerful work of a midwife. Her story is not just about changing career paths, but a deeper transformation fueled by witnessing the raw beauty and strength of birth. T…

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Update 4/29/24 3:35

3M ago3:35

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Hey my peeps, Anthony here, and let me tell you, the struggle to keep those grades sky-high while balancing life has been real. I've missed you guys, but I'm gearing up to come back with a bang, and you won't want to miss what's in store. Though I've been MIA, the passion for the podcast hasn't skipped a beat, and believe me when I say, the wait wi…

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76. A Planned Home Birth turned Hospital Birth, Two Maine Home Births, A Maine Birth Center Birth and then another Home Birth, Rachel's Story 1:14:28

3M ago1:14:28

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever marveled at the sheer unpredictability of life, especially when it comes to the momentous journey of bringing new life into the world? Today on the podcast, we sit with Rachel, mom of 5 boys! Her first ended up being a hospital birth, although it was a planned home birth. Two home births following that, a Holly…

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32 | Jess - OCD, anxiety, psychosis, medication, psychiatric hospital, EMDR, history of mental ill health 1:08:01

3M ago1:08:01

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After a blissful experience with her first son, it never occurred to Jess that a subsequent pregnancy and postpartum could be any different - until she found out she was pregnant with twins. From real and perceived health complications, Jess’s mental health rapidly declined with every intrusive thought and compulsion that took over her life. The in…

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Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color at Postpartum Support International (PSI) 23:15

3M ago23:15

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In this episode we announce our partnership with The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color from PSI (Postpartum Support International), and hear more about their Spanish offering at the PSI Conference in July 2024. Register for the Perinatal Mood Disorder Components of Care and Advanced Psychotherapy training en Español by visiting h…

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75. A Beautiful Maine Home Birth turned 10 Day unnecessary NICU stay, Hayley's story 42:27

3M ago42:27

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Send us a Text Message. Today's birth story guest is Haley and she shares her beautiful Maine home birth story with care from Saco River midwifery. After her amazing birth experience, she transferred to the hospital to have a tear checked out and while she was there her baby was unnecessarily taken to the NICU and was not allowed to leave for 10 da…

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31 | Caitlin - depression, anxiety, ECT, psychiatric hospital, talk therapy, medication 45:30

3M ago45:30

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As a midwife with zero history of mental ill health, Caitlin didn’t expect to develop severe postpartum depression and anxiety at all, let alone after the birth of her second child. She certainly didn’t expect to be wheeled through the same hospital where she worked down to the psychiatric ward for an eight-week admission. And of course she never e…

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S 2 E 11 Grief 54:43

3M ago54:43

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Send us a Text Message. Matt and Julia talk about the stages of grief. Kubler-Ross Stages of Dying and Subsequent Models of Grief - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov) Grief.com – ABOUT / CONTACT 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call. Text. Chat. (988lifeline.org) Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-…

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74. MyMaine Birth, Maria is back to share her most recent Holly No.7 Birth Center Story 29:52

4M ago29:52

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Send us a Text Message. Today's birth story guest is Maria, she shared her first birth story in episode #32 of the MyMaine Birth Podcast, so go check that out if you haven't had a chance to listen yet for part one of her story! I'm so excited to have her back today to share all about her most recent birth story which is another Holly No.7 Birth Cen…

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Una historia de la esclerosis múltiple y salud mental 27:55

3M ago27:55

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Los segmentos 'Rompe el Estigma' son episodios que resaltan los desafíos y fortalezas de la salud mental desde la perspectiva de defensores de la salud mental. Hoy, aprendemos sobre la Esclerosis Múltiple (EM) a través de nuestra invitada, Crystal Bedoya, Creadora Discapacitada, Escritora y Defensora. Crystal comparte su historia de ser diagnostica…

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73. MyMaine Birth Fiona shares her Maine Home Birth Story with care from Soft Corner Midwifery 1:02:52

4M ago1:02:52

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Send us a Text Message. Today's birth story guest is Fiona and she shares all about her Maine home birth story. Fiona is a doula and child birth educator located in the Portland, Maine area, and you can find all of the information on her services on her website https://www.fullstorybirth.com and you can follow her over on Instagram @fullstorybirth …

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30 | Tessa - bipolar, MBU, medication, depression, psychiatry, talk therapy 56:43

4M ago56:43

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When Tessa was admitted to a mother-and-baby psychiatric unit during pregnancy, she made her unborn baby a promise that they’d never have to return. Unfortunately, the challenges of early postpartum and the pressures of perfection only compounded until she and her new born son were readmitted to her ‘little safe haven’ the MBU - not once, but twice…

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A Story about Multiple Sclerosis and Mental Health 27:31

4M ago27:31

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Break the Stigma segments are episodes that highlight mental health challenges and strengths from mental health advocates. Today, we learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through our guest, Crystal Bedoya, Disabled Creator, Writer & Advocate. Crystal shares her story of being diagnosed with MS in childhood and the mental health diagnosis that followe…

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72. MyMaine Birth Shandi shares her Maine Birth story with care from her midwives at Holly No.7 1:11:00

4M ago1:11:00

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Send us a Text Message. Todays birth story guest is Shandi and she shares all about her Maine birth story. She originally planned for a birth center birth at Holly No 7 in Bangor, and then changed her plan and began preparing for a home birth in Trenton, and then after a long labor she transferred to a Maine Coast Memorial Hospital in Ellsworth whe…

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71. A Maine hospital birth followed by a Maine Home Birth with care from midwives at Sacopee Valley Birthing Services, Alexandra's Story 1:05:32

4M ago1:05:32

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Send us a Text Message. Todays’ birth story guest is Alexandra and she shares about her two Maine birth stories. The first was in a hospital and during that experience she ended up getting an epidural that she regretted. Because of that first experience, she knew early in her pregnancy with her second that she wanted to birth at home. She admits th…

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The Mental Health of Pre-Licensed Therapists 36:00

4M ago36:00

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In this episode, we speak with two Latina Therapists, one that is still at my practice, and the other that launched her own practice upon licensure. Rubí Vásquez, LMFT and Jennifer León Salinas, AMFT discuss systemic barriers and challenges, how to build support during associateships, and advocacy recommendations when needing accomodations for lice…

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29 | Amelia - postpartum psychosis, mania, medication, psychiatry, talk therapy, helplines 36:28

4M ago36:28

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After her dream physiological labour and birth, Amelia’s world was turned upside by a sudden postpartum haemorrhage that whisked her away from her husband and daughter. From the moment she awoke from the surgery, Amelia was consumed by mania and insomnia. Over the next eight weeks, her postpartum psychosis escalated but Amelia was able to hide most…

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70. MyMaine Birth Natalie is back to share her most recent Maine birth story 1:19:22

4M ago1:19:22

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Send us a Text Message. Today's birth story guest is Natalie. Natalie shared her first birth story in episode 65 of the podcast so if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet - go check that out for part one of her story. She is here today to share about her most recent Maine birth story, a natural hospital birth, and the importance of educating your…

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S 2 Episode 10 Drugs Drugs Drugs Part 2 44:58

4M ago44:58

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Send us a Text Message. Julia presents some numbers and statistics about marijuana use and revenue in RI. Matt and Julia talk about the increasing need for more and more Americans to be using a substance to deal with the failing culture. https://www.marijuanamoment.net/rhode-island-marijuana-retailers-shatter-monthly-sales-record-capping-off-100-mi…

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These are my Demons 50:30

4M ago50:30

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Trigger Warning Podcast Trigger Warning/Viewer Discretion Viewer Advisement: Explicit Content. We do not in any way condone explicit behavior. Mental/Psychiatric Illnesses/diseases Substance Abuse, Suicide, Emotional/Physical Abuse in all forms, PTSD, Sexual Assault/Abuse, Treatment/Medications, Stalking, Abduction, Trafficking, Addiction, Torture,…

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69. A planned Maine Home Birth involving a hospital transfer, Melanie's Story 1:01:10

4M ago1:01:10

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Send us a Text Message. Today's birth story guest is Melanie and she shares her experience of planning for a home birth but after a long labor it was suggested to her by her care provider that she go to the hospital where she encountered everything she had hoped to avoid. In this episode we talk about the sexual assault that happens during so many …

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68. Five Maine Hospital Birth stories, Sarah's story 38:55

5M ago38:55

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Send us a Text Message. Today's birth story guest is Sarah and she is here to share all about her five Maine Birth stories. She gave birth to all of her babies naturally in different hospital settings. Trigger Warning: The topic of Infant loss is discussed in this episode. Sarah's fourth baby, her daughter Violet was born still at 20 weeks gestatio…

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67. A planned Maine Home Birth turned Hospital Birth, Olivia's Story 35:00

5M ago35:00

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Send us a Text Message. Today's birth story guest is Olivia. Olivia shared all about her first birth story back in episode 16 of the podcast - so go check that out if your interested in hearing part one of her story! She is back today to share all about her second Maine birth story which was originally planned to be a home birth but due to her labo…

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28 | Jessie - depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, helplines, medication, occupational therapy 51:32

5M ago51:32

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This is a story that begins in November 2022 when I received a message from a new mum who wanted nothing more than to change the trajectory of her motherhood story. This is a story about a mum who’d just been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, who was experiencing vivid intrusive thoughts and panic attacks, and who couldn’t stop crying. This is…

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