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262: Impacts of High Functioning, Severe Postpartum Anxiety and Depression

Severe Postpartum Anxiety and Depression My guest today shares her personal story of severe postpartum anxiety and depression while appearing in a high-functioning state to those around her. It is important for us to hear real-life accounts from those who look like “everything is fine.” Join us for a closer look from this unique perspective.…

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261: Parenting Stress and Coping with Your Child’s Medical Condition

Parenting Stress and Coping with Your Child's Medical Condition Hearing that your child has a medical diagnosis throws a new kind of stress and strain into the parenting arena. Whether the diagnosis is transient or severe, increased parental anxiety is a common issue that presents many twists and turns. Today’s guest shares a pediatrician’s perspective…

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immigrants and culture shock

260: Immigrants and Culture Shock: Coping Through PPD and PPA

Immigrants and Culture Shock Perinatal mental health is important for every new mom, but there are extra challenges for moms who are immigrants living in a country and culture that are unfamiliar. Such is the story of today’s guest. Join us to hear how she overcame many difficulties to turn her trauma into her renewed…

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gestational surrogacy

259: Journey Through Infertility and Having a Gestational Carrier with Lizzie Smith

Infertility and Gestational Surrogacy We know that family building can happen in many different ways. Today’s show highlights one of the most harshly judged routes to having a child. Let’s take an insightful look at the beautiful process of surrogacy, also known as gestational surrogacy. This family-building option can be something that brings out the…

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257: Native Hawaiian and Pasifika Perinatal Mental Health

Understanding culture is extremely important, especially in the field of perinatal mental health. The cultural context has everything to do with how someone experiences the world and manages their mental health. Join us in this episode to learn more! Kalena Kaopuuokalani Lanuza is a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) and a doctorally prepared, fully-certified family and…

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