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248: Challenges of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety in a Rural Community

Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionDecember 15, 2022469Views 0Likes 0Comments

Having a perinatal mood disorder is challenging on its own, but it becomes even more difficult in rural communities where the right resources are not readily accessible. In addition, rural areas are made up of small communities where everyone knows everyone else’s business, which further stigmatizes anyone seeking mental health resources. My guest shares her…

246: Beyond PPD: Healing and Supporting Suffering Mothers

Body / BodyImage / Body Shaming, Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionDecember 5, 2022654Views 0Likes 0Comments

My guest today shares her story of pregnancy and postpartum where she experienced “the sampler platter” of issues. Her experiences were varied, and they amounted to more than just the classic PPD symptoms. Because she didn’t understand what was happening, she felt like she was a bad parent in every way even though she appeared…

245: Postpartum in the Pandemic

Podcast, Postpartum DepressionNovember 28, 2022449Views 0Likes 0Comments

Our story comes from a postpartum depression survivor during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s normal for parents to have worry and anxiety when sickness is raging all around them, and these feelings are exacerbated by any sort of mental health condition. My guest shares her experience–and success story–of finding the help she needed in the middle…

244: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety’s Impact and Healing Journey

Podcast, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum DepressionNovember 21, 2022749Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s story is from a mom who experienced postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and rage. Many of us have been through one or more of these symptoms, and it’s especially hard for mental health providers to acknowledge these conditions. Postpartum depression and anxiety can take you by surprise, even if you know what to look for…

242: The Value of Fathers and The Black Voice in Parenthood

BIPOC, Men / Fathers, Podcast, Postpartum DepressionNovember 4, 2022707Views 0Likes 0Comments

https://youtu.be/-vL5cjGkzFo I’m excited to introduce you to my guest, who is doing amazing work with fathers. His work is very important and very needed in today’s world, and he’s working to combat the negative stereotypes around uninvolved fathers. I met him recently at the Postpartum Support International conference, where he won an award for his work,…

232: Healing from Postpartum Depression Through Songwriting and Therapy

Podcast, Postpartum Bipolar, Postpartum DepressionAugust 30, 2022330Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s show takes a look at postpartum depression through a firsthand account of the struggle to understand and heal. My guest is another example that finding just the right therapy makes all the difference because the same treatment modalities don’t work for everyone. Join us for Amanda’s inspiring story. Amanda Cunningham is a Pop/R&B singer-songwriter,…