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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…
When we picture postpartum depression, many of us imagine a mother who is tearful, withdrawn, or unable to care for her baby.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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"More Than Blue" Documentary
Today, Dr. Kat speaks with Dr. Lee Cohen about his powerful new documentary, More Than Blue. Dr. Cohen shares the inspiration behind the film, how it was made, and his hopes for its impact in destigmatizing perinatal mental health conditions. A passionate advocate, Dr. Cohen offers insights from…
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Behind The Sessions: Grief and Identity When IVF Doesn't End with a Baby
A wide range of perinatal mental health topics come up in my therapy practice, including issues with conception, birth, postpartum, and much more. I frequently see people go through multiple rounds of IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies through…
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In Discussion with Alanis Morissette and Postpartum Support International
We have a very special episode to share with you today. I’m deeply honored to host Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, thought leader, and wholeness advocate, Alanis Morissette! She is joined by the president and CEO of Postpartum Support International, Dr. Wendy Davis! Alanis found…
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"Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts"
Instead of a normal Behind the Sessions episode today, I’m featuring a great interview with Karen Kleiman from a previous show as we approach May, Maternal Mental Health Month. Maternal mental health needs a massive spotlight on it because it’s gone under-recognized and undersupported for far too…