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459: A Mom’s Story of Mental Health and “Becoming Whole In Pieces”

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DRtAadIp4x0 Mom’s Story of Mental Health and “Becoming Whole In Pieces” Today’s guest shares her story of turning her pain into purpose as she discusses mothers’ mental health conditions and the power of storytelling. Join us to hear her inspirational story. Mom’s Story of Mental Health and “Becoming Whole In Pieces”…

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elite athlete

448: “Girl Climber” Emily Harrington: Becoming a Mom as an Elite Athlete

Watch on YouTube: “Girl Climber” Emily Harrington: Becoming a Mom as an Elite Athlete In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by Emily Harrington, one of the most successful and versatile professional climbers in the world. Emily discusses the pressure of failure and perfectionism in motherhood, pregnancy, and postpartum, which are common experiences among…

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complex conversations

435: Complex Conversations: Using Compassionate Communication in Perinatal Care

Watch on YouTube: Complex Conversations: Using Compassionate Communication in Perinatal Care Today’s episode focuses on patients who receive devastating news during the perinatal period. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common, and complexities are affecting both the patient and the medical provider, most notably the delicate balance of professionalism, compassion, and humanity. Our conversation explores…

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parenthood

433: Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation About Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood

Watch on YouTube: The Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation About Birth, Postpartum and the Complex Transition to Parenthood Today’s guest returns to the podcast with her passion for perinatal mental health, and I’m honored to share our conversation with you about her work and her new book, which offers holistic and realistic support for new…

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Breastfeeding and D-MER

434: Behind the Sessions: Re-Release- Breastfeeding, D-MER and Maternal Mental Health

Watch on YouTube: When Suffering is Minimized: The Journey Through Undiagnosed Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Disorders We are hearing Alyssa’s story in today’s episode. She shares her experience with postpartum anxiety, depression, and OCD, as well as her lifelong battle for mental health. We’ve discussed many times on the podcast that a history of mental…

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High-Functioning Postpartum Depression

High-Functioning Postpartum Depression: The Hidden Strain Behind the Smile

When we picture postpartum depression, many of us imagine a mother who is tearful, withdrawn, or unable to care for her baby. But for many women, depression doesn’t look like this. It hides behind productivity, ambition, and even a smile. These are the mothers who wake up, make breakfast, meet deadlines, care for their children—and…

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