Are there experiences in your life that you just can’t “get past”? We all have those memories that seem to crop up again and again, bringing anxiety, depression, and other effects. What if these memories are tied to a pregnancy or postpartum experience? You can see how this might be difficult for a woman to…
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Interpersonal Therapy for Perinatal Healing
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…
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"Healing From Reproductive Trauma"
My 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, her message…
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Postpartum Anxiety and PTSD
Postpartum anxiety and PTSD struggles in the transition to motherhood can be a great motivator to help others. Such is the story of today’s guest.
Becoming a mom during the early months of the COVID pandemic left Molly feeling blindsided by her birth and postpartum experience, even as…
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From Loss to Surrogacy: An Emotional Journey
Surrogacy, friendship, and unexpected joy mark Katelin's path to parenthood, interwoven with infertility struggles and recurrent pregnancy loss.
Today’s episode sheds light on the truth that we never know what someone has been through, especially regarding the journey to parenthood. It’s so easy, and often inaccurate,…
Talking about your own mental health can be even more difficult if you work in the mental health field. There is shame and stigma attached to a therapist who admits that they need help because the assumption is that therapists don’t need help with mental health. My guest shares her story of postpartum struggles and…