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

Advocacy/Legal, BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastMay 17, 2021413Views 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, 20211KViews 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, 2021507Views 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, 2021983Views 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, 2021723Views 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…

199: Personal Experience with Postpartum Depression: Insights about Babies’ Language Development

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum DepressionMarch 8, 2021930Views 0Likes 0Comments

It’s always helpful to hear someone’s personal story because it will resonate with many more people than they might think. My guest today shares her experience with postpartum depression, which was made even more shocking because it occurred several months after the birth of her second child. Join us to hear Emily’s story. Emily Adler…