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477: Parents and Mental Health: The Negative Impact of Expectations

Watch on YouTube: Parents and Mental Health: The Negative Impact of Expectations Guilt, shame, and unreasonable expectations should not be the words that describe parenthood, but for many new parents, they are. This conversation focuses on the impact of social systems on perinatal mental health and what professionals should know about how to support people with perinatal…

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456: Blue Dot Safe Spot in Healthcare for Perinatal Mental Health

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DmIjWi9x2v0 Blue Dot Safe Spot in Healthcare for Perinatal Mental Health The Blue Dot Project is an exciting program within PSI, and I’m thrilled for today’s guest to share it with us. We will learn about the project’s details and how you can get involved. The goal of the program is to provide…

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454: Maternal Ecodistress and Navigating Matrescence

Watch on YouTube: Maternal Ecodistress and Navigating Matrescence This episode introduces us to maternal ecodistress, explaining what it is and its relationship to matrescence. We also discuss why mothers are vulnerable to mental health challenges in relation to a changing climate and how we can support mothers in this experience. Join us to learn more…

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435: Complex Conversations: Using Compassionate Communication in Perinatal Care

Watch on YouTube: Complex Conversations: Using Compassionate Communication in Perinatal Care Today’s episode focuses on patients who receive devastating news during the perinatal period. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common, and complexities are affecting both the patient and the medical provider, most notably the delicate balance of professionalism, compassion, and humanity. Our conversation explores…

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433: Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation About Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood

Watch on YouTube: The Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation About Birth, Postpartum and the Complex Transition to Parenthood Today’s guest returns to the podcast with her passion for perinatal mental health, and I’m honored to share our conversation with you about her work and her new book, which offers holistic and realistic support for new…

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