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222: Postpartum Psychosis, Failed Healthcare, Trauma and Recovery

Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisMarch 28, 20222KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Watch on YouTube: Today’s show looks at postpartum psychosis, a much-misunderstood condition, and diagnosis. Unfortunately, we usually hear about this condition after a tragedy has occurred, but that is not always the hallmark of postpartum psychosis. My guest shares her journey, including the missteps by the mental health clinicians and medical professionals who didn’t provide…

205: Destigmatizing Intrusive Thoughts with Dr. Nichole Fairbrother

Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisMay 31, 20212KViews 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…

171: Fighting for Nora. PostpartumPsychosis Through the Eyes of a Mother and an Advocate

Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisMarch 9, 20203KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s show is a special episode with difficult and sensitive topics. We’ll be hearing about Nora and her story of postpartum psychosis and filicide. We have the honor of hearing from Nora’s mother, Kathryn Gahl. She will share from her perspective as a mother and what it’s been like to see what Nora has been…

167: When Your Own Thoughts and Feelings are Overwhelming

Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisJanuary 13, 20202KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Welcome to a new year! This is a monumental year for me, as it marks ten years since I was pregnant with my daughter and experienced postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD. I never dreamed back then that I would be where I am today, trying to help moms and families because of my personal mental…

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

Advocacy/Legal, Podcast, Postpartum PsychosisAugust 5, 20192KViews 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…

150: Postpartum Psychosis and the Law

Advocacy/Legal, Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum PsychosisMay 20, 20193KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Postpartum psychosis is a sensitive topic that we’ve talked about on the show, but today we are taking a deep dive into the legal ramifications of the journey for a mother. The more we understand, the better foundation we have for advocacy. George Parnham is a soft-spoken attorney who once trained for the priesthood, and…