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210: Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents with Kara Hoppe, MFT

Today’s show focuses on your relationship during pregnancy and the postpartum period. My guest shares her experience through postpartum depression and anxiety and the effects on her marriage. We are covering what you need to know–but no one has told you–about the entry into parenthood. Join us! Kara Hoppe is a psychotherapist, teacher, feminist, and…

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209: Parental Mental Health – Factoring in Fathers with Jane Honikman 

Today’s episode is an important one in the field of parental mental health. Unfortunately, fathers are often overlooked in many aspects of parenthood and family dynamics. To build strong families, we need to involve all parents in the path to parenthood and in providing family-supporting resources. Join us to learn more! Jane Honikman, M.S. co-founded…

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208: Perinatal Loss, Black Women, Birthing and Protecting Wellness

Today’s guest shares her story of pregnancy losses and the resulting anxiety and depression that made the journey to parenthood very challenging. Join us to hear her inspiring story of healing and hope. Dorienna M. Alfred, Ph.D., PMH-C is a licensed psychologist and certified perinatal mental health professional. She is the owner of Works of…

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207: Christine’s Story Through Postpartum, Anxiety, Colic, Stress, and Healing Through it All

Today’s episode covers the personal story of a mother who has been through postpartum anxiety, severe colic, and complicated family transitions. Through her difficulties, she has thrown herself into learning about perinatal mental health challenges, supporting herself, and helping other families. Christine Carrig is the director of Carrig Montessori School in Brooklyn, NY. She holds…

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206: Healing After Miscarriage, Birth, and Postpartum Anxiety

Today’s show marks five years of this podcast. It’s been an unbelievable journey speaking to guests who share their stories and experiences so we can all work to raise the volume on these perinatal mental health conditions. Five years, 206 episodes—and we’re still going strong! Heidi McBain shares her story of birth trauma, miscarriage, and…

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