drkat, Author at Well Mind Perinatal

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154: “Scared To Be A Grandma”

PodcastJune 24, 2019628Views 0Likes 0Comments

Everyone eagerly anticipates becoming a grandparent, right? Think again. There are various reasons why you might be apprehensive about achieving this milestone in life. The truth is that it’s not socially acceptable to admit these feelings. People may shrink away in horror if you dare to confess being hesitant about what you are supposed to…

Bonus: 3 Years of Mom & Mind

PodcastJune 17, 2019772Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s show is a bonus episode as we celebrate our 3rd anniversary! It’s been an adventure and a learning process along the way. I’ll admit that I had no clue what I was doing when we started, or what was involved in doing a podcast, but I knew we needed to get information and resources…

152: Body Image in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Body / BodyImage / Body Shaming, Podcast, Postpartum, PregnancyJune 10, 2019822Views 0Likes 0Comments

I first heard today’s guest when she appeared on Rebecca Scritchfield’s Body Kindness podcast, and I couldn’t wait to get her on the show! We’re talking about body image in the perinatal period and why we should be talking more about it. We’ll discuss her research, the roles of self-compassion and mindfulness, and some wonderfully…

151: We Are In This Together

PodcastMay 27, 2019788Views 0Likes 0Comments

As we approach the 3rd anniversary of the podcast in June, I’ve been doing lots of reflection about the journey we’ve taken and what we’ve accomplished. Your feedback has been vital in letting me know that the show has a positive impact and is meaningful to many people. The underlying message in everything we do…

150: Postpartum Psychosis and the Law

Advocacy/Legal, Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum PsychosisMay 20, 20191KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Postpartum psychosis is a sensitive topic that we’ve talked about on the show, but today we are taking a deep dive into the legal ramifications of the journey for a mother. The more we understand, the better foundation we have for advocacy. George Parnham is a soft-spoken attorney who once trained for the priesthood, and…

149: Perinatal Women with Chronic Medical Condition

Mother's Medical Condition, PodcastMay 13, 2019611Views 0Likes 0Comments

Struggling to conceive, enduring a pregnancy, giving birth, and caring for a new baby are all parts of a challenging process. Inevitably there are hiccups along the way for almost every mom, but living with a chronic illness makes things even more difficult in the process of motherhood. My guest is here to discuss the…

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