drkat, Author at Well Mind Perinatal

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194: The Highly Sensitive Mother

High Sensitive, Podcast, Pressure / Myths of MotherhoodDecember 28, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

We all know that the challenges of new motherhood can be many–and overwhelming. If you are an HSP (highly sensitive person), then those challenges may be magnified—and you probably aren’t focusing on any self-care. This topic resonates deeply with me and intrigues me in the way the trait interacts with motherhood and its challenges. Julie…

193: Postpartum Anxiety with Dr. Carly Snyder

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum Anxiety, Stress/ Burnout / PerfectionismDecember 14, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Welcome to Mom and Mind, I’m your host, Dr. Kat. Anxiety is at an all time high with covid, political stress, social justice stress, holidays and collective stress. So we are re releasing this episode from 2 years ago, as it is one of the most commonly downloaded episodes. We are talking about Postpartum Anxiety…

192: Colic, Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, Stress/ Burnout / PerfectionismNovember 30, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s show covers a topic of great concern and high stress for many parents. Many of us don’t understand colic and how to soothe a colicky baby. Today’s guest shares how her experience raising her colicky newborn daughter affected her life and her mental health. Jacqueline DelVecchio is a licensed mental health counselor in Salem,…

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

NICU, Parenting Issues, Podcast, Postpartum DepressionNovember 16, 20202KViews 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, 20201KViews 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, 20202KViews 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.…

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