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220: Rage in Motherhood

Podcast, RageFebruary 27, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Watch on YouTube: Today we are digging into the topic of rage in motherhood, specifically, postpartum rage. We will discuss what it is, why it happens, what it feels like, and what you can do about it. Join us to learn more! Erica Djossa is a registered psychotherapist, sought-after maternal mental health specialist, and Happy…

213: An Undiagnosed Postpartum Depression Turned Into A Therapist’s Passion

Podcast, Postpartum DepressionOctober 18, 2021828Views 0Likes 0Comments

Therapists are under unique pressure to “have it all together” when pregnancy and parenthood challenges come along. The truth is that no one is immune to these challenges, and therapists experience the same struggles as anyone else. Join us as today’s guest shares her experience in becoming a parent and adjusting to her role…

207: Christine’s Story Through Postpartum, Anxiety, Colic, Stress, and Healing Through it All

Podcast, Postpartum, Postpartum Anxiety, Stress/ Burnout / PerfectionismJune 28, 2021513Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today’s episode covers the personal story of a mother who has been through postpartum anxiety, severe colic, and complicated family transitions. Through her difficulties, she has thrown herself into learning about perinatal mental health challenges, supporting herself, and helping other families. Christine Carrig is the director of Carrig Montessori School in Brooklyn, NY. She holds…

204: Cultural Narratives in Motherhood, Immigration and Perinatal Mental Health

Advocacy/Legal, BIPOC, Culture / Religion / Dynamics, PodcastMay 17, 2021409Views 0Likes 0Comments

As we continue to celebrate Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, we take a deep dive into the cultural factors that affect perinatal mental health. Today’s guest shares how she’s working to support black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) through the perinatal mental health journey as they transition to parenthood. Divya Kumar is a South…

198: Pressure of Perfectionism in Motherhood

Podcast, Stress/ Burnout / PerfectionismFebruary 22, 2021876Views 0Likes 0Comments

Do you identify as a perfectionist? Do you feel like things need to be a certain way and if they aren’t, you feel unsettled? How did that affect you when you were trying to conceive, during pregnancy, birthing or postpartum? This is one of those things that really impacts the early stages of motherhood and…

194: The Highly Sensitive Mother

High Sensitive, Podcast, Pressure / Myths of MotherhoodDecember 28, 2020866Views 0Likes 0Comments

We all know that the challenges of new motherhood can be many–and overwhelming. If you are an HSP (highly sensitive person), then those challenges may be magnified—and you probably aren’t focusing on any self-care. This topic resonates deeply with me and intrigues me in the way the trait interacts with motherhood and its challenges. Julie…

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220: Rage in Motherhood

213: An Undiagnosed Postpartum Depression Turned Into A Therapist’s Passion

207: Christine’s Story Through Postpartum, Anxiety, Colic, Stress, and Healing Through it All

204: Cultural Narratives in Motherhood, Immigration and Perinatal Mental Health

198: Pressure of Perfectionism in Motherhood

194: The Highly Sensitive Mother

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