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158: Jen’s Story through Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, and Rage

Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, RageAugust 19, 2019680Views 0Likes 0Comments

One aspect of postpartum depression and anxiety that doesn’t get much attention is the rage that comes along with these issues. People who experience this rage can feel overwhelmed and confused, and it can be a scary scenario. Today’s guest shares her story of how she came through postpartum depression, anxiety, and rage, and how…

157: Postpartum Psychosis, Changing the Law, Advocating for Women

Advocacy/Legal, Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisAugust 5, 2019781Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s show is a fascinating discussion about the law and postpartum psychosis. My guests helped usher a new law through the Illinois legislature, and the bill became law in January 2018. It’s the first criminal law in the nation to recognize the effects of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis, so we’re digging into what it…

156: Bedrest and Our Mama Village with Jessica Vanderwier

Mother's Medical Condition, PodcastJuly 22, 2019613Views 0Likes 0Comments

If you’ve ever had to be on bed rest during pregnancy, then you know it’s not as simple as it sounds. It takes intention to get through it with your mental health intact. Today’s guest, Jessica Vanderwier was on bed rest and she’s here to share how this experience impacted her, along with her best…

155: Supporting Muslim New Mothers

BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastJuly 8, 2019530Views 0Likes 0Comments

Dealing with perinatal mental health issues is a difficult enough task, but the problem is compounded for Muslim women living in the US. My guest today helps us understand the issues and how we can best support these moms. Dr. Venus Mahmoodi specializes in trauma and reproductive mental health. More specifically, in today’s show, she’ll…

154: “Scared To Be A Grandma”

PodcastJune 24, 2019622Views 0Likes 0Comments

Everyone eagerly anticipates becoming a grandparent, right? Think again. There are various reasons why you might be apprehensive about achieving this milestone in life. The truth is that it’s not socially acceptable to admit these feelings. People may shrink away in horror if you dare to confess being hesitant about what you are supposed to…

Bonus: 3 Years of Mom & Mind

PodcastJune 17, 2019766Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s show is a bonus episode as we celebrate our 3rd anniversary! It’s been an adventure and a learning process along the way. I’ll admit that I had no clue what I was doing when we started, or what was involved in doing a podcast, but I knew we needed to get information and resources…