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205: Destigmatizing Intrusive Thoughts with Dr. Nichole Fairbrother

Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisMay 31, 2021959Views 0Likes 0Comments

Anxiety and intrusive thoughts can be horrifying experiences for new parents. My guest is making significant contributions to the field of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the areas of research and education. Join us to learn more about her work. Today’s guest is Dr. Nichole Fairbrother, a registered psychologist and Clinical Associate Professor with…

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

Advocacy/Legal, BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastMay 17, 2021365Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

203: When Pregnancy Isn’t “Magical”: Anxiety, Depression and Treatment with Actress Liz Masucci

Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, PregnancyMay 3, 2021993Views 0Likes 0Comments

We can all draw strength and community from the stories of others. Today’s guest uses her talents in acting, producing, and writing to inform and educate people about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Her overriding messages are that everyone deserves help and support so they don’t feel like she did, isolated and alone. Elizabeth Masucci…

202: Coping with a Fetal Diagnosis and Supporting New Parents through Occupational Therapy

Parenting Issues, PodcastApril 19, 2021451Views 0Likes 0Comments

Whether you are a parent or hope to be a parent someday, we all have assumptions about what pregnancy should be like. What we can’t control is how it will go in reality and how we will feel during the process. Today’s show explores how the journey can be navigated when unexpected circumstances creep in…

201: The Calm Pregnancy Workbook with Dr. Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C

Podcast, PregnancyApril 5, 2021851Views 0Likes 0Comments

Are you ready for my big announcement? I wrote a book! I’m so excited to tell you all about it in today’s show. The Calm Pregnancy Workbook: Manage Anxiety and Worry with CBT and Mindfulness Techniques is out on May 4, and it’s available for preorder now! The book is written in a relatable tone…

200: Multiple Pregnancy Losses – Impacts on Mental Health and Subsequent Pregnancies

Podcast, Pregnancy, pregnancy lossMarch 22, 2021675Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s guest shares her personal story of recurrent pregnancy loss, including early miscarriage and multiple ectopic pregnancies. She shares how her mental and emotional healing journey led to the writing of a book. Kim Hooper is the author of several novels; her latest is No Hiding in Boise, which comes out this June. She and…