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278: A Postnatal Depression Journey with The Shems Doula, Abla Benyahia

BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, Podcast, Postpartum DepressionJuly 17, 20231KViews0Likes0Comments
Watch on YouTube: A Postnatal Depression Journey I’m joined today by Abla Benyahia, a Moroccan, London-based postpartum doula and birth educator. She is the mother of two children under two years of age, and she’s a postnatal depression survivor.  Passionately supporting women during their postpartum journey, Abla helps them navigate through mental health challenges and mom’s…

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immigrants and culture shock

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

Culture / Religion / Dynamics, Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionMarch 13, 20231KViews0Likes0Comments
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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257: Native Hawaiian and Pasifika Perinatal Mental Health

BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastFebruary 20, 20232KViews2Likes0Comments
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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226: Healing Intergenerational Wounds While Navigating HG, Feeding Aversion, Postpartum Depression and Anxiety with Jocelyn Lam

Baby Feeding, BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, Mother's Medical Condition, Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionMay 23, 20222KViews0Likes0Comments
During pregnancy and parenthood, we listen to SO many voices telling us what we should look like, feel like, and do. The stereotypes can be frustrating and demeaning to the point that we feel very unheard and unseen. Today’s conversation brings to the forefront the importance of finding self-worth and fulfillment in yourself and who…

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204: Cultural Narratives in Motherhood, Immigration and Perinatal Mental Health

Advocacy/Legal, BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastMay 17, 20212KViews0Likes0Comments
As we continue to celebrate Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, we take a deep dive into the cultural factors that affect perinatal mental health. Today’s guest shares how she’s working to support black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) through the perinatal mental health journey as they transition to parenthood. Divya Kumar is a South…

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