drkat, Author at Well Mind Perinatal

drkat

398 articles published

191: A Journey Through Preeclampsia, NICU, PPD, and Finding Hope

NICU, Parenting Issues, Podcast, Postpartum DepressionNovember 16, 2020952Views 0Likes 0Comments

Even though there is much variation in the stories that women share here on the podcast, it’s amazing how many similarities they share. In today’s conversation, like so many others, we see a commonality in both the suffering, the isolation, and the path to healing. Leila Tualla is an author and poet. She journaled her…

190: Postpartum Body Image, Disordered Eating, and Finding Freedom

Body / BodyImage / Body Shaming, Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionNovember 2, 2020538Views 0Likes 0Comments

Weight-loss struggles, eating disorders, endless dieting shame–we all know what it feels like to be stuck with these issues. None of these contribute to mental wellness, joy, and contentment. The problems are compounded for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. If you’re stuck in the shame cycle about your body shape and dieting failures,…

189: High-Risk Pregnancy Story and Support for Moms

High Risk Pregnancy, Podcast, Pregnancy, pregnancy lossOctober 19, 2020880Views 0Likes 0Comments

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Having a high-risk pregnancy and being put on bed rest brings many challenges to a woman already in a heightened emotional state. These emotions carry a lot of anxiety and worry about the health of the mother and the baby. Join us to hear Shenee’s personal story.…

188: Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome and Loss of a Twin

Miscarriage, Podcast, pregnancy lossOctober 5, 2020546Views 0Likes 0Comments

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. Mom & Mind honors all of the loss families who are grieving the loss of a child. There is no timeline and no right way to grieve, so we hold your loss with tenderness and love. In this episode, Sarah Arcotta talks about the loss of one…

187: Transition to Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum and Lessons Learned

Parenting Issues, PodcastSeptember 21, 2020454Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hearing personal stories gives us a unique insight into the nuances of the journey into parenthood, which differ from one person to the next. Today’s guest details her experience in ambivalence about whether having kids would be part of her life story. She shares how her journey into parenthood has shaped and grown her into…

186: Impacts of a Rough Upbringing on Transition to Motherhood

Culture / Religion / Dynamics, Parenting Issues, PodcastSeptember 7, 2020359Views 0Likes 0Comments

The journey into motherhood can be filled with many challenges. The situation is worsened if one grew up with a difficult relationship with one or both parents. Such is the personal story you’ll hear in today’s show. Join us. Jaimi Martin came from a very difficult childhood with a mother who suffered from mental illness.…

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