drkat, Author at Well Mind Perinatal

drkat

417 articles published

251: No More Shame: Therapists Need Help, Too

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum Anxiety, Wellness / PreventionJanuary 9, 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

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…

250: Coping with Holiday Burnout

Podcast, Wellness / PreventionJanuary 4, 2023626Views 0Likes 0Comments

Welcome to another episode and a New Year! A new year brings times of reflection, especially with all that we’ve been through over these last few years with the pandemic, and some people are still struggling with getting back to “normal.” Wherever you are, it’s OK to be integrating into this new normal in whatever…

249: Supporting Moms and Babies Through Occupational Therapy

Podcast, Postpartum, Resources / Support / DocumentaryDecember 26, 2022818Views 1Like 0Comments

Today’s focus is on pediatric occupational therapy and how it helps many families with a variety of feeding, swallowing, and developmental issues. Aviril (Apple) Sepulveda, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BSP, SCFES, IBCLC is a board-certified pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience. She spent most of her career in pediatrics at a children’s hospital…

248: Challenges of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety in a Rural Community

Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionDecember 15, 2022662Views 0Likes 0Comments

Having a perinatal mood disorder is challenging on its own, but it becomes even more difficult in rural communities where the right resources are not readily accessible. In addition, rural areas are made up of small communities where everyone knows everyone else’s business, which further stigmatizes anyone seeking mental health resources. My guest shares her…

247: High-Risk Pregnancy, NICU, and their Impact on Living with Bipolar 1

High Risk Pregnancy, Mother's Medical Condition, NICU, Podcast, Postpartum BipolarDecember 12, 20221KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Pregnancy and the postpartum bring multiple challenges. The difficulties can escalate to a much higher level when a mental illness is involved. The good news is that a new mom can survive and thrive with the right support and medication, but the journey to reach that point is not easy. Join us to learn more…

246: Beyond PPD: Healing and Supporting Suffering Mothers

Body / BodyImage / Body Shaming, Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionDecember 5, 20221KViews 0Likes 0Comments

My guest today shares her story of pregnancy and postpartum where she experienced “the sampler platter” of issues. Her experiences were varied, and they amounted to more than just the classic PPD symptoms. Because she didn’t understand what was happening, she felt like she was a bad parent in every way even though she appeared…

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