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Caribbean Mothers and Perinatal Mental Health with Dr. Kendra Flores-Carter One of the important pieces of understanding perinatal mental health, is putting it in the context of culture, immigration and other socio-cultural factors. When we use the culture to inform healing, a depth of relief and understanding happens. Today we will learn a bit more… Today we have on Dr. Kendra Flores-Carter to discuss perinatal mental health from the lens of Caribbean mothers. As we have stated on previous episodes about culture, there are many different cultures within the Caribbean. So, this is not meant to be specific or prescriptive, rather it is information for us to keep in mind for pregnancy and postpartum. She talks about: *Broad cultural differences for Carribean Mothers *How immigration and length of time in the US impacts seeking help *Ways that Caribbean mothers may experience or express perinatal mental health difficulties *Ways to support mothers Dr. Flores-Carter Bio Dr. Kendra Flores-Carter received her BA in psychology from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 2002 her MSW from Cal State, Long Beach and her Doctor of Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Flores-Carter currently works as a Maternal Child and Pediatrics Associated Clinical Social Worker. She is a proud researcher in the Perinatal Mental Health Field. Dr. Flores-Carter received her certificate in Maternal Mental Health training from Postpartum Support International and works as an expert in Maternal Mental Health. She is a member of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Institutional Review Board and has several research projects in the works. She has done several trainings and presentation on topics related to maternal mental health as well as other issues relating to women’s health including breastfeeding, intimate partner violence, and disparities in health care. Dr. Flores-Carter currently serves as co-chair of the Inland Empire Maternal Mental Health Collaborative. She’s an active member Postpartum Support International, and facilitates a free monthly Postpartum Support Group for women and their families’ on-site at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Dr. Flores-Carter was a recipient of the 2016 ARMC Employee Recognition Award for her effortless work to improve Maternal Mental Health care at ARMC and within the community. She also received the 2017 Golden Ida M. Cannon Award for her work to bring awareness and education on Maternal Mental Health concerns to ARMC’s Women’s Health Department. If you’d like to listen to more episodes of Mom & Mind, please go to www.momandmind.com, where you can get links and subscribe on your favorite listening platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just in time to honor Veterans Day, we talk with Dr. Melinda Thiam about what life might be like for some military mamas. In this fascinating and necessary discussion, Dr. Thiam talks with about the unique aspects of perinatal mental health in the military family. Dr. Thiam highlights: *The stressors for both for the perinatal mother who is in active duty and for the perinatal mother who is the spouse of an active duty person. *She addressed the need for more healthcare providers to receive training in Perinatal Mental health to be able to help mothers. *The need for healthcare providers to take TriCare insurance so that these mothers and families can access the care that they need. *Understanding the stress that military life may bring and how that may impact social supports. Resources: Link to Book: https://www.routledge.com/Perinatal-Mental-Health-and-the-Military-Family-Identifying-and-Treating/Thiam/p/book/9781138924789 Postpartum Support International: http://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-support-for-military-families/ Dr. Thiam Bio Dr. Melinda Thiam, M.D. is a board certified staff psychiatrist who was a military psychiatrist until she retired this past June 2017. She is currently splitting her time between private practice psychiatry with Future Psych Solutions in Columbia, SC and Community mental health. During her time in pediatrics, Dr. Thiam witness the challenges of perinatal mental health for numerous spouses who had to give birth alone while their spouses were overseas serving the country. Dr. Thiam also was able to experience first-hand the challenges of being an active duty mother in the military. Through these experiences, Dr. Thiam saw many mothers suffer in silence as they found that pregnancy was not the joyous period they thought it was and new motherhood was met with darkness, sense of shame and belief that one was a ‘bad’ mother. The plight of the pregnant and postpartum mother led Dr. Thiam to switch to psychiatry with desire to specialize in women’s mental health. She initiated/led a mother-infant dyadic therapy group for last two years of residency and went on to recruit of group of perinatal mental health experts in the military/civilian population to edit manuscript Perinatal Mental Health and the Military Family: Identifying and Treating Mood and Anxiety Disorders. While this book is targeted toward military population, it is all applicable to general population and is my desire to build a practice specializing in women’s mental health/reproductive psychiatry. For all Mom & Mind episodes, go to: www.momandmind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Expectful offers guided meditations for all of the transitions through motherhood from fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood. They heard feedback that many mothers who experienced pregnancy loss, didn't have guided meditation support they needed. So, they teamed up with Dr. Jessica Zucker, who is well known for her strong advocacy through the #ihadamiscarriage campaign. Together, they made a beautiful resource to help mothers to cope through guided meditations and supportive information. It is so hard to know how to heal after a pregnancy loss. In this episode, we are talking about using guided meditations as a way to cope and heal. We honor all who have dealt with such grief and hold space, love and support for you, especially through October for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Our guests share: -Some of the unique stress and grief that comes with pregnancy loss -How guided meditation can support healing and give a sense of grounding through the upset of pregnancy loss. -The importance of having a supportive community with other people who really 'get it'. -Expectful is a resource that can be supportive to you 24/7, whenever you need. Connect with Expectful and Dr. Jessica Zucker: www.expectful.com Pregnancy Loss Support Guide on Expectful https://expectful.com/pregnancy-loss-support/ IG: @expectful FB: facebook.com/expectful Twitter: @expectful http://drjessicazucker.com/ IG: @ihadamiscarriage Twitter: @DrZucker Dr. Jessica Zucker Dr. Jessica Zucker is a Los Angeles-based licensed clinical psychologist specializing in women’s reproductive and maternal mental health. Jessica primarily works with women struggling with fertility, pregnancy ambivalence, pregnancy loss, during transitions in motherhood, prenatal and postpartum adjustments, perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, pregnancy and postpartum body image concerns, and in the midst of relationship challenges after the loss or birth of a child. Mark Krassner Mark Krassner is the founder of the fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood meditation guided meditation app, expectful. He’s an unlikely person to head this up as a 33-year-old unmarried man with no children. Expectful - a meditation web and mobile app that empowers current and soon-to-be moms to live happier, healthier lives. Mark’s mother struggled with anxiety and depression throughout her pregnancy and early parenting years. As an adult, Mark experienced the power of meditation and its positive effects on his health, relationships, and even his professional career, and it occurred to him that his childhood may have been very different for him and his mother if she had access to a meditation practice. It was this realization that led to him years of research and, eventually, Expectful was born. For more episodes of Mom & Mind, go to www.momandmind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you can really start to understand how stress and trauma affects you on a physiological level and emotional level, you can hold more compassion and understanding for yourself. Nkem Ndefo is on with us today, teaching, informing, shedding light on how to think realistically, holistically about stress. This is totally necessary to understand for pregnancy and postpartum...but also for pretty much everything. Nkem is teaching us about how our bodies and minds respond to stress and ways to build resilience. There are too many gems in this episode to quote, you'll just have to soak this up when you listen. Here are some of the things Nkem discusses with us. * Understanding how a "disorder" may actually be an "adaptive response" to stress. * "What can we build up, what's good, what's working"... "How do we build on that and help build out the strengths?" * "We do grow, we do get stronger, but it has to be within our window of tolerance, if it's outside of our window of tolerance its too much, it doesn't cause us to grow, it causes us to break" * "What are the systemic factors [of stress] and what are the individual factors...one of the most damaging things we say to people is to hold them responsible for systemic factors" * High stress in pregnancy and how that affects the mother and baby. * Ways to support regulating the body-mind system in a supportive way, by being a partner in care. Connect with Nkem and Lumos Transforms: http://lumostransforms.com/ Facebook: @lumostransforms Insta: @lumos_transforms Twitter: @lumostransforms Nkem Ndefo is the founder and president of Lumos Transforms and creator of The Resilience Toolkit. As Certified Nurse Midwife, Nkem holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. She has extensive post-graduate training in complementary health modalities and emotional therapies, including Level 3 certification in Tension/Trauma Release Exercises and Level 5 certification in Emotional Transformation Therapy. She brings an abundance of experience as a clinician, educator, consultant, and community strategist to innovative programs that reduce stress and build resilience for individuals, organizations, and communities throughout the US. As a clinician, Nkem has worked in settings ranging from large volume hospitals to mobile community clinics. She founded and operated a full scope midwifery and homebirth practice from 2000-2007. And she has maintained a small holistic private practice in Los Angeles since 2007. She worked for California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative researching maternal death outcomes and served on the Los Angeles County Trauma-and Resilience-Informed Systems Change Initiative Workgroup. Currently she sits on the Strategic Planning Committee for the Trauma-Informed Task Force of Greater Los Angeles #theresiliencetoolkit #lumostransforms #buildresilience To check out all of the Mom & Mind episodes, go to www.momandmind.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 parenthood (and all stages really). In this episode, I talk about the dynamics that I see with the mamas that I help...and one that I struggled with in my postpartum...and still work on managing. I touch on how it even impacted the recording of this episode. Some of the things we address on this episode... *The struggle with feeling the need to be perfect *It seems that perfectionism often comes with a high sense of morality and conscientiousness - I believe that this makes intrusive thoughts even more unbearable. *Perfectionism often develops as a way to cope and manage life. But that way of coping goes head to head with the challenges of new parenthood. *The stress of perfectionism, can make getting help feel hard. Help can feel SLOW or inadequate. *Accepting that we can't be perfect is very hard, and it's part of the key to healing. If you identify with any of this, take a listen to the episode, give yourself a big hug and please know that this is not a judgment of you. Please know that you can find a new way to cope that is more forgiving to yourself. If you'd like, please check out the blog post on the Postpartum Support International Blog that I mentioned: Soul Level Crisis Please pass this episode along to any person who could benefit! If you haven't yet subscribed to the podcast head over to www.momandmind.com We welcome ratings, reviews, sharing the podcast and spreading the word about perinatal mental health! Lets crush this together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"It is ridiculous that when you are the person in the middle of a crisis, that you are the person who is faced to do the heavy lifting" - Joy Twesigye Lack of social support is a part of what is impacting perinatal and postpartum wellness. Could we start to count on our social supports more if we are giving them some fundamental info? Joy Twesigye has a great perspective on how we can all support perinatal mothers more fully. She is talking about a fundamental need for change in the way WE, not medical or mental health professionals, but us, the people close to mamas, support mothers. Some gems from Joy: - Empathy for the mothers - We can support the support people though education - Changing our mindset to better support mothers and babies - Not making the person who is having the crisis, do the work!!!! YES!!!! Joy Twesigye Joy is an impact driven health care administrator with 16 years progressive experience in health systems and policy. 2017 marks 26 years of starting and managing socially responsible organizations framed around maternal and family support, community and school-based services, and healthcare reform. In 1991, she founded The Dining Room, the first sustainable soup kitchen for Delaware, OH. In 1993, became a founding member of Andrews House, a not-for-profit community center in the same town. Joy is currently a volunteer Maryland State Co-Coordinator for Postpartum Support International, Ohio Wesleyan University Baltimore Chapter Leader and Maryland Association of School-Based Health Care board member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pregnancy & Postpartum: Soapbox Edition II Yeah, no. I have some thoughts about how mothers are treated.... I'm hoping back on the soapbox! And this time, I'm shouting out some of the things that the Mom & Mind listeners are upset about too! Thanks for sharing! Let's see..most of the things I discuss are about how other peoples OPINIONS and JUDGMENTS affect mama's and partners. Can we just stop spouting out whatever comes to our mind when we see a pregnant person, or someone with a new baby? How 'bout that?!?!?! I also touch on some potentially controversial topics related to birth, birthing justice and maybe upsetting to some medical providers. Let's just say there are mostly amazing providers and a few that are less than amazing.... As always, please come join us, listen in, share, subscribe, rate and review this podcast! Find links to places to listen at www.momandmind.com CONNECT WITH US! FB @momandmindpodcast Twitter @drkaeni Instagram @momandmind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bipolar disorder in pregnancy and postpartum is not often discussed. Dyane Harwood is advocating for that to change. In this episode, Dyane shares her personal journey through postpartum bipolar, what she wishes people would understand and how we can all be more supportive to mothers experiencing this difficult and often misunderstood condition. In this rich discussion, we touch on: -Some signs, symptoms and what it may look like to others -Insight into what it might feel like for a mother to be going through Bipolar in postpartum. -Supportive tips on what might help in early detection, prevention and healing. Connect with Dyane: Twitter: @DyaneHarwood Website: www.dyaneharwood.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BirthofaNewBrain Instagram: birthofanewbrain Birth of a New Brain is available for pre-order on Amazon and Kindle. Released on October 10 2017. https://www.amazon.com/Birth-New-Brain-Postpartum-Disorder/dp/1618688014/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506311992&sr=8-1&keywords=birth+of+a+new+brain Support and Resources: International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) http://www.ibpf.org (858) 598-5967 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) http://www.dbsalliance.org (800) 826-3632 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) https://www.nami.org (800) 950-6264 Helpline Postpartum Support International http://www.postpartum.net (800) 944-4773 Dr. Aluwaidan Twitter: @MoAlsuwaidan Dr. Alsuwaidan's article - excellent advice for mood support/stability https://medium.com/@MoAlsuwaidan/exercise-mood-part-iii-from-science-to-action-4f668e96c83a Dyane Harwood graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in English and American Literature. In 2007, Dyane was diagnosed with postpartum bipolar disorder (also known as bipolar, peripartum onset). Her book "Birth of aNew Brain - Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder" will be published by Post Hill Press on October 10th 2017. Dyane has been a freelance writer for twenty years and has written for the Huffington Post, Self Magazine, and Postpartum Support International. She founded a chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and facilitated support groups for moms with mood disorders for nine years. Dyane lives in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California with her husband Craig, their daughters Avonlea and Marilla, and their Scotch collie Lucy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk about feeling bad about our bad feelings in postpartum & pregnancy. How many of us have had feelings in pregnancy or postpartum that we didn't understand, but then also felt guilt or failure for having them at all? Melissa Divaris Thompson, LMFT shares with us some of her personal experience and a great discussion on the roller coaster of feelings that we may have related to anger, rage, failure and guilt. This is SUCH a common mix of feelings. Most of us don't know about this, because we don't talk about it much as a society. SO, we get in to it here! Breaking the silence on anger and rage, normalizing the pattern and reducing the stigma of having negative feelings in motherhood and feelings with our babies, relationships and ourselves. Listen in, deepen your understanding and feel understood. We got you mamas and parents!!!! Connect with Melissa here: www.embracingjoy.com www.honestmamas.com Twitter: Embracing_Joy Twitter: HonestMamas Melissa Divaris Thompson, LMFT Is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in New York City, seeing primarily women in their 20s and 30s, pregnant women, and new moms. As a holistic and depth oriented therapist, her role is to support her clients in finding wholeness — mind, body, and spirit — creating more joy, ease, and healthy relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To those of you who are living through the natural disasters all over the world right now, the Mom & Mind Podcast is with you. Especially the pregnant and postpartum mothers and new families. In this episode, i'm adding my support and a couple of thoughts and ideas of how we can support you. This episode is proudly supported by Maternal Mental Health Now and their online, self-paced, Perinatal Mental Health Training. We all really need to be trained in this, it’s essential. I can’t even count anymore the number of mothers who have said that they can’t find the appropriate help that they need, then suffer needlessly. The format that MMH Now offers, easy to integrate in to your life and work, because you can access it at your convenience. And they offer education units to boot! Go to www.maternalmentalhealthnow.org to check out their training. In this episode, we touch on: *It is essential to help reduce the level of stress for pregnant and postpartum mothers, especially now, as it helps them to have healthier pregnancies, healthier babies. *For those of us who are able, it will be essential to give what you can to local and on the ground non-profits that support these mothers and families. Diapers, formula, toys, underwear, bras, used clothes and shoes, money, shelter, support. Anything you think you’d need if you were in their position. *People who deal with any kind of devastation may not feel the weight of their stress right away. Sometimes after they are safe is when then they feel their feelings. Let's be checking in on folks for a while, not just for the next few weeks. Resource for Pregnant and Postpartum support: Postpartum Support International warm line and website: 1-800-944-4773 http://www.postpartum.net/get-help/locations/ Episode Sponsor: Maternal Mental Health Now Online Training! You can learn more in-depth about perinatal mental health issues like (1) Risk Factors & Prevalence, (2) Symptoms & Diagnoses, (3) Screening & Assessment, (4) Attachment & Bonding, (5) Interventions, (6) Treatment Plans, and (7) Psychopharmalogical Considerations. This training, given by experts in the field, is helpful to anyone who supports pregnant and postpartum families! Go to www.Maternalmentalhealthnow.org Mom & Mind can be found wherever you listen to podcasts and at www.momandmind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stefani Reinold, MD shares some about her personal experience through pregnancy and postpartum and how she is helping other moms cope and manage with eating disorders in the perinatal time. This episode's super supporter: Maternal Mental Health NOW- Online maternal mental health training! In this episode, we touch on: -Pressures that mothers feel to keep weight down in pregnancy and lose weight postpartum. -Dr. Reinold shares her story and getting a diagnosis of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), potentially due to stress and not eating enough. - What a mother may be experiencing with an eating disorder while pregnant or postpartum - The pressures of weight gain/loss and the scale, binge eating disorder, restriction of food -Who's at risk? History of eating disorder, anorexia, binge eating, other body image challenges? - How marketing, social media, health care providers and other societal factors impact how we think and feel about ourselves. Dr. Stefani Reinold A Reproductive Psychiatrist, mother of two, and women’s mental health advocate. She has presented nationally and internationally on the topics of eating disorders, body dissatisfaction and body image in pregnancy and postpartum. Her mission is to encourage new moms to stop suffering and to start embracing motherhood. Connect with Dr. Reinold: www.stefanireinoldmd.com Instagram: @pushpastpostpartum Facebook: stefanireinoldmd Sponsor! This episode of the Mom & Mind Podcast is proudly supported by Maternal Mental Health Now. They offer an online training on all things related to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. It is the only self paced and virtual training for perinatal mental health that you can do whenever you want and wherever you want. Find them online at www.maternalmentalhealthnow.org, Also on FB, Twitter and IG: Facebook: MaternalMentalHealthNow Twitter: @mmhealthnow Instagram: @maternalmentalhealthnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bebo Mia's Bianca and Natasha talk about what mothers deal with who are labeled as overweight. Have you ever been labeled as being overweight, plus size or obese during pregnancy? Has that lead to providers telling you what you are or are not able to do in pregnancy and birth? Has that lead you to feel badly about yourself or "less than"? How does that impact your mental wellness? Here's what we touch on: -Myths of what "overweight" mothers are capable of in birthing and assumptions about their health in pregnancy. -How the BMI labels women and their bodies. -Stressors of weight gain in pregnancy and weight loss in the postpartum period. -How some moms are losing there decision making power because of how they are being treated. -Self advocacy and how to talk to your providers. -Focusing on body positivity and informing mothers of their options. Connect with Bebo Mia Facebook & Instagram handles: @bebomiainc Website: www.bebomia.com Only for Mom & Mind Listeners! Bebo Mia is offering 20% to you listeners off of all of their programs! use the code: MOMANDMIND Check out these links (affiliate) to see if these workshops help you: The doula training (next one begins Sept 28th) : https://jx201.isrefer.com/go/Doula/momandmind/The informational workshop for those who are thinking about doula work (on Sept 13th): https://jx201.isrefer.com/go/doulawebinar/momandmind/The sleep certification: ​ https://jx201.isrefer.com/go/sleepybaby/momandmind/Bebo Mia Bebo Mia is a training & mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field, including pregnancy/birth professionals, childbirth educators & parenting specialists. They offer comprehensive skills, business support & community care through an innovative online structure that spans a global market. A very different culture from both the patriarchal boardroom model & the female-centric multi-level marketing industry, bebo mia offers opportunities for women to work from home while making an income for themselves and their families. They develop inclusive, accessible trainings for women that provide the skills needed to grow & sustain a lucrative business. Bebo mia remains fiercely committed to their original mission that was developed in 2008: To connect women to their intrinsic value and power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Postpartum Psychosis, while rare, is very serious. 1-2 in 1,000 new mothers experience this and most have no idea what is going on. Kristina Dulaney shares her story and her journey through recovery. The recovery process can be long. Kristina tells us about the length of her recovery and what she did to get back to herself. This is another important highlight of why we HAVE to educate mothers, families, healthcare providers and whoever will listen. Prevention and early intervention are NECESSARY! Some of her story highlights why we HAVE to have more specialized units for postpartum mothers and very specifically for postpartum psychosis. We have to understand this experience, treat these mothers well, with respect and with dignity. Then we have to educate everyone, get more resources that will actually help, rather than just contain them. She describes how the support of her husband, family and faith really helped her to get to feeling better. Kristina is working to reduce stigma and increase awareness, gather resources for her community in Tennessee. She is looking into the future to make sure resources are available for moms and families going forward. Her message and hope for moms: reach out and get help. Connect with Kristina here: www.facebook.com/intothelightandthriving Her story here on Postpartum Progress: http://www.postpartumprogress.com/experience-postpartum-psychosis-hospitalization-recovery Kristina Dulaney now lives in East TN with her husband and 2 children, now 4 and 2. Her postpartum crisis occurred May 22,2015 when her youngest was 5 1/2 months old and they lived just outside of Greensboro at the time. She has made a full recovery and now advocates for perinatal mental health in her area. She enjoys spending time with her family and taking pictures! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julie Andrews, LCSW is sharing a glimpse of the Native or Indigenous mothers pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience. This is such a valuable discussion and even though we just scratch the surface of cultural and societal understanding, it is a deeply needed start on our podcast to understanding Native mothers experience. Julie discusses some of the mental health impacts affecting Native mothers related to pregnancy and postpartum. She is sharing what she's seen and understands mostly of the stressors and strengths of Native mothers in her local community. She touches on the challenges of identity, historical trauma, current issues that mothers face in the local clinic and ways in which the community is working to support pregnant and postpartum mothers. Connect with Julie Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. http://www.rsbcihi.org/ Facebook Native RC Julie Andrews, LCSW Julie Andrews is an enrolled member of the Sicangu (sick an-gu) Band of the Lakota Nation/Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Ms. Andrews is an LCSW employed by Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health Services Inc. in the Native American Resource Center since 2007. Ms. Andrews work includes the field of clinical mental health, prevention and early intervention, and domestic violence advocacy. Riverside San Bernardino County Indian Health Services Inc. Native American Resource Center 11980 Mt. Vernon Ave. Bldg B Grand Terrace, Ca 92399 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Encore! Dr. Diana Lynn Barnes We are re-airing some episodes while I take a break and regroup for a moment! This is one of the popular episodes of the podcast. This one is #7, The Good Mother, and I think it's a great reminder for us to understand some of the myths of motherhood that we are all quietly fighting against. Dr. Barnes shares some of her own experience, as well as her thoughts about the pressure of new motherhood. It's a tough job and we are generally too hard on ourselves! Listen in to this episode, even if you already have, its such valuable perspective. Connect with Dr. Barnes FB - Dr. Diana Lynn Barnes twitter - @ppddoc There is help and you will get better with the right help. If any of you listening need resources, go to www.postpartum.net, search "get help" and find someone in your state or country who may be able to support you. CONNECT WITH Dr. Kat!!! Go to www.momandmind to check out more episodes and grab a FREE download of 27 Top Tips for New Parents Mental health. Podcast FB Page, Mom & Mind OR the Mom & Mind Connection FB Group! Twitter @drkaeni Instagram @momandmind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My Postpartum Story - Redux We are taking a short break from new episodes, 'cause well, this mama's taking a vacation! We won't leave you with no episodes though! We've picked a couple of the most popular episodes to Re-air over the break. Here is an Encore of Episode #1, where I share my story of Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum ODC and well, Postpartum Rage. So many things were going on...intrusive thoughts, sadness and crying, a deep and almost painful love for my daughter and utter overwhelm. Most people wouldn't have guessed it by looking. I didn't even know what was going on. On a lighter note, listen if you haven't before, just to hear how stiff I was and how bad the audio quality was! We've come a long way from Episode 1 to Episode 62! Yay for growth! Anyhow, mamas who are suffering, please know that you are not alone. I went through it and so do many other people. There is help and you will get better with the right help. If any of you listening need resources, go to www.postpartum.net, search "get help" and find someone in your state or country who may be able to support you. CONNECT WITH US!!! Go to www.momandmind to check out more episodes and grab a FREE download of 27 Top Tips for New Parents Mental health. Podcast FB Page, Mom & Mind OR the Mom & Mind Connection FB Group! Twitter @drkaeni Instagram @momandmind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tanya Newbould - Producer of When The Bough Breaks and Personal Story of Postpartum Depression *sensitive content at 7:00 & 20:50* Tanya shares her personal journey with Postpartum Depression and how her experience sparked the beginning of the When The Bough Breaks - A Documentary about Postpartum Depression. Narrated and Executive Produced by Brook Shields, this documentary takes a close look at Perinatal Mental Health, with stories from mothers, partners, advocates and experts. The film features personal stories of postpartum depression from producers Lindsay Gerszt and Ms. Newbould, Carnie Wilson, Peggy Tanous, Aarti Sequeira and many other courageous women and partners. Tanya tells us: -About her personal experience of pregnancy, birth and postpartum -How she came to know that she had postpartum depression and antenatal depression. -How she coped and what helped her to recover -What it was like to do the documentary after her own experience This documentary is in over 70 countries in 5 different languages! You can find the film on iTunes, Netflix or even bring it to your community through a screening. Check out the links below and be sure to connect with them! Connect with Tanya Instagram-tanya4re Twitter-@tanyanewbould FB-Tanya J. Newbould Find the Film FB : https://www.facebook.com/whentheboughbreaksdoc/ iTunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/when-the-bough-breaks/id1210503223 Netflix : https://www.netflix.com/title/80175828 Tanya Newbould Actress for over 20 years and Producer of When The Bough Breaks, a Point Of View Pictures feature-length documentary about postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders. Exectutive Produced and Narrated by Brook Shields, Directed and Produced by Jamielyn Lippman, Produced by Lindsay Gerszt and Ms. Newbould. Tanya and Lindsay connected in a common bond from suffering the same symptoms, but finding little to no in formation on the subjects, despite the big impact of Perinatal mood disorders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coretta Rae Daniel – Postpartum Depression & Anxiety, Personal Story and helping women of color *Sensitive Content, 17:45-20:45* Coretta shares her personal story of postpartum depression, how it impacted her first months of motherhood. As she was coming out of the heaviness of PPD, she realized that the women of color in her community in Ohio did not have enough resources. So, she went to work. You will hear how passionate and driven she is to help mothers and women of color. She talks about: - Her experience through Postpartum Depression, worry, intrusive thoughts, colic and exhaustion -How her experience impacted new motherhood -The issues that she has seen in cultures and communities that make it difficult for women of color to get help. -How to support mothers -Her organization 2BNurtured that aims to help under- served and under-represented women and families. Please connect with Coretta here: Facebook: Coretta Rae Daniel Instagram: @coretta.r.daniel Twitter: CorettaRDaniel Birthing Beautiful Communities: http://www.birthingbeautiful.org/ Coretta Daniel Coretta Rae Daniel is a resident of Cleveland, OH, a wife, a full time mom of 16 month old Charles Jr. and 4 Month old Zaria. She holds her license in Social Work and will be pursuing her Master's in Clinical Mental Health this fall. It is with the birth of her son where she suffered and overcame postpartum depression and discovered her passion to help other minority women in her community find the support that she so longed for. She developed 2BNurtured in April 2016, a growing organization that seeks to build partnerships with others who desire to raise awareness of maternal mental health issues among the under-served and under-represented populations. It is her belief that motherhood should not be done alone. If you know someone who would benefit from this episode, feel free to share this podcast as a resource. If you need support, please go to www.postpartum.net For additional resources, access to all of the episodes, and links to iTunes, Stitcher Radio, GooglePlay Music, YouTube, please visit www.momandmind.com Join our FB community, Mom & Mind Connection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ingrid Esparza - Personal story of Postpartum Anxiety Ingrid tells us about her experience after birth and in the early months of life with her new son. Again, we get to hear the powerful ways in which a mother copes and fights to get through medical complications, breastfeeding challenges and the anxiety that came with it all. She tells us about: - How a postpartum hemorrhage affected her and her first days of motherhood. - The challenging experience with breastfeeding and how that fueled her anxiety -Some factors to her experience, related to her Mexican culture that impacted your experience? -How she dealt with and coped through the experience? - How she is advocating for mothers now. Thank you, Ingrid. By sharing your story, you are putting out a hand to help other moms find their way through. Ingrid Esparza Ingrid Esparza is originally from Mexico, but have lived in the US since she was 9 years old. She moved to Lincoln, Nebraska in October 2015 from Savannah, Georgia. She is married and has a son who will soon be 3 years old. She has the privilege of staying at home with her son, but plans to go back to work outside the home this fall. She has a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. She’s led a Climb out of the Darkness event in Lincoln for the past two years, and hope to continue to do more to bring awareness, education, and support to her community about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lindsay Marie Gibson We discuss some topics that may be sensitive for some listeners. Many mothers experience a trauma in life prior to having children. More specifically a sexual trauma. These experiences can sometimes come up and affect us in a way that we did not expect when we have kids. Lindsay discusses her journey to find Joy after trauma. We talk about her inspirational path to healing and helping mothers, after going through harrowing life experiences. -She shares about her children and the experiences of the birth of her first child, the loss of her second child, her rainbow baby, Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) and Postpartum depression. -She shares how the loss of her son made it necessary to deal with her past trauma of rape and attempted murder at the age of 16. -The devastation of postpartum depression after having her rainbow baby. - She is healing through yoga, writing, spiritual coaching and other supportive approaches, and is helping mothers find their own joy and healing. -She is writing a memoir of her life experience, with the goal of helping other mothers and families. (Link to support getting the Memoir published below) If you are in need of support and are pregnant, experienced a loss or have babies, please contact www.posptartum.net to find resources in your area. Connect with Lindsay: http://lindsaymariegibson.com/ Support the book: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/just-be-how-my-stillborn-taught-me-to-surrender FB - https://www.facebook.com/authorlindsaygibson/ IG - @authorlindsaygibson Twitter - @LindsayMarieJoy Always with Me Foundation www.alwayswithme.org Lindsay Marie Gibson Hello! My name is Lindsay and I am a Motivational Speaker, Writer, Doula, Trauma Yoga Instructor, Birth Psychology Specialist and Joy Restoration/Health Coach for Mamas. I wear many hats in the work that I do but my focus is helping to bring light back into women that promotes inner healing. I am the creator of my 7-Week therapeutic writing series, “Journal Back to Joy." Here in Connecticut, I also teach my JOYoga® series. They are yoga classes for women that are designed to prepare for Motherhood, mind, body and spirit, clear energy and restore JOY! I spend most of my time taking care of my two young blondie daughters, Lillian and Layla, being a wife to my Irish (brogue and all) husband Jason, and all that motherhood/wifely duties entail. I am also a mother to my angel son above, Joseph, whose love shines through me every day. My greatest passion is writing to inspire through my heart and through God. I am currently working on my first book, an inspirational memoir, entitled "Just Be" so stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Rebecca Moore - Understanding Birth Trauma We are discussing traumatic birth experience and it's impacts. Did you know that someone could feel traumatized by their experience and you can't tell by looking at them? Yep, sometimes a traumatic experience can happen that only the birthing mother is aware of. Sometimes it's very clear that there is a trauma. Dr. Moore talks about -the Medical system in the UK and how they are helping mothers -What is birth trauma? -How it can affect the birthing mother and partner -working across cultures -Her birth trauma conference and upcoming book on birth trauma. Connect with Dr. Moore on twitter: @dr_bjm Dr. Rebecca Moore Dr. Moore is a UK London based psychiatrist who has worked in the perinatal field for 20 years. She has a special expertise in Birth Trauma and runs an annual conference in London each year. She works in a very deprived area of London where 50% of the population are Bangladeshi. She is a 70/30 Ambassador a UK scheme to reduce child maltreatment by 70% by 2030. She is also a Winston Churchilll Fellow for 2017 and is funded to travel to the US to meet colleagues there and produce a report. She is writing her first book on Birth Trauma and it's due to be published in 2018 Please visit www.momandmind.com and consider a donation to support keeping this podcast afloat to get these amazing resources and information out to the people in need. Thank you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for Women of Color – PMHAWOC Here are three powerhouse women who have come together to co-found a beautiful and needed organization focusing on perinatal mental health for women of color. This is what closing the gaps and supporting women of color, in a BIG way, looks like. Divya Kumar, Desiree Israel and Jabina Coleman are doing outstanding work. Please listen in, connect with PMHAWOC, learn about the work that's being done and what still needs to be done. Also, connect with each of the co-founders individually via their contact info listed below. In this episode, we all get to learn about these women and the amazing work that the organization is doing. Connect here: http://www.pmhawoc.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pmhawoc www.postpartum.net Divya B. Kumar ScM, CPD, CLC Divya is a South Asian American woman who holds a Masters in Public Health and is a certified lactation counselor. Her work connects postpartum support with public health by addressing unmet needs in the structure and delivery of perinatal support services. In 2013, she helped create a postpartum depression prevention pilot program in four community health centers in Massachusetts and currently provides comprehensive perinatal support at Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center. She is a Commissioner on the Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression and also co-founded the Every Mother Project, an organization that provides training and support for women’s health professionals around addressing perinatal emotional complications. A writer and a truth-teller, Divya brings a fresh voice, compassion, and humor to her work with new families. She lives in Jamaica Plain, MA with her husband and two children. Connect with Divya: http://www.divyakumar.org/ Desiree Israel LGSW Through her own journey into motherhood, Desirée knows just how far compassion can go. With a foundation of authenticity, integrity and fully understanding the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” Desirée works each day to assist women in their own journeys and understanding through motherhood, postpartum support and healing. As a licensed social worker, Usui Reiki II practitioner and perinatal psychotherapist in Baltimore, MD, and the owner of her private practice, Postpartum Recovery, Desirée assists women decipher the funk of motherhood through integrative and eclectic therapeutic modalities. When she's not tending to her two sons, Desiree is a volunteer for Postpartum Support International and board member for 2020 Mom Project. Connect with Desiree: Website: www.desireeisrael.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/pprecovery Instagram: @pprecovery Twitter: @DLIsrael Jabina Coleman LSW, IBCLC She makes breastfeeding a habit and a hobby. Jabina, a mother of two, Licensed Social Worker and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant has dedicated more than a decade of her life to protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding. Jabina focuses a lot of her work on educating women, families and the community to make informed decision about breastfeeding. She empowers women to trust their bodies throughout the perinatal period and provides guidance during the process. She specializes in perinatal mood disorders and helping women and families adjust to motherhood and parenting. Jabina lives in the Philadelphia, PA area. Connect with Jabina: http://lifehouseorg.weebly.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Kat - Soapbox edition, sounding off! Hey everyone! It’s just me in this episode, to bring you a special soapbox edition of Mom & Mind. Basically, there are some things that get me really heated about new parenthood, pressures on new moms and dads and the way that we look at the transition to becoming a parent. I have a few choice thoughts…I’m sure you can relate…and I’m sure I won’t cover ALL of them. This episode marks THE one year anniversary of Launching the Mom & Mind podcast! Thank you so much for listening and being a part of this journey into podcasting!!!! It’s sort of hard to believe that it’s been a year, it’s gone by so quickly, I still feel like the podcast just started. I do know that I’m more comfortable doing this than I was a year ago, that’s for sure. I’m getting soapboxy about is harsh reality stuff that LOTS and LOTs of women face... I’m speaking for all of us who ever thought or felt “why didn’t anyone tell me about this”, “I feel crazy”, “this sucks”, “I’m not getting enough help”, “im Some of the topics: *Motherhood is magical *You’ll just know what to do *Getting pregnant, staying pregnant, giving birth, being a new mother is “easy”, *You’ll love everything about motherhood *I'm a Bad Mother *Cant’ say anything negative *Pressure from society *Where’s the f’ing village? Who said we are supposed to do this by ourselves, oh, and also do everything else. THIS IS NOT A VACATION. *You feel crazy without enough sleep *People don’t believe you when you say you’re not doing well NEW STUFF JUST FOR YOU ALL! Download just for you! We’ve put together a list of the 27 Top Tips for New Parents for Mental Health! There are 27 Experts and advocates who have come together from this years episodes to give you their wisdom to help you through the transition to parenthood. I LOVE THIS LIST! Please go grab it from the podcast page website at www.momandmind.com Facebook Group- So, in honor of the year anniversary and of all of you amazing folks listening out there, This is an official announcement! The podcast now has a place just for you, a new FB group called Mom & Mind Connection. I’m personally inviting all of you to join in this closed group, that’s just for listeners to have a place to connect, ask questions about episodes and topics of perinatal mental health, get resources and know that you are not alone. This won’t be a formal support group, as there are already so many great ones out there on FB and online. But it Will be a place to be honest about things, get inspiration or ideas on wellness, have a forum to ask the questions about the podcast episodes that you want more answers for. Support for the Podcast! I’m looking forward to continuing on with the podcast, for as long as I can! While it is a labor of love, it also does cost me quite a bit in time and money. Moving forward, I’ll be looking into sponsorships to help support the growth of the podcast and cover costs which will allow me more time to develop other perinatal mental health projects. When the time is right and the kind of sponsorship is right, you all will hear that the podcast has the support of some organizations or companies. Until then, I’ll be adding a Donation Page for the podcast. LAST BUT NOT LEAST ---- THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!!!! I'm so happy to have you on board and thank you so much for listening!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elyse Springer, MFT Elyse shares vital info and awareness in this focused conversation on LGBTQ perinatal mental health. There are many many facets to cover, so in this chat, we start with some basics and dig a little deeper into these aspects: -Elyse talks with us about LGBTQ fundamentals and how people identify themselves, sexuality, gender and attraction. -Perinatal mental health is not just "maternal" or "paternal", it's everybody. - LBGTQ parents having to "pass" in straight spaces and the stress that comes with that dynamic. - Intrusiveness of questions from others to explain pregnancy, sexuality and gender related to pregnancy and postpartum. - Trauma related to the history of the person, coming out or other stressors as it can impact the carrier of the child. -Not enough research or studies into the factors that may contribute to postpartum mood disorders for LGBTQ. -Lack of access to care, increased stigma, community inclusion, "fitting" into a category. -Touch on current politics and how that stress could impact making and having a family. - We touch on the intersection of LBGTQ and race There is so much more depth that we can cover and need to cover as you can see from our talk. I'm so glad to learn from my guests and I hope you are too. Please write in to [email protected] to send me your thoughts on this and any other episodes of Mom & Mind. Connect with Elyse: http://www.elysespringer.com/ Twitter: @espringermft Elyse Springer M.A., M.F.T. is a licensed marriage and family therapist focusing on perinatal mental health, anxiety and depression, death and loss, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and creative blocks. Elyse is training faculty and Governing Council for Maternal Mental Health Now, board member for 2020 Mom and past co-chair of the Los Angeles County HIV Mental Health Task Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Christine White, ND - Fascinating Discussion about Whole-Person perinatal wellness. What is Naturopathic Medicine and how can it help you? Dr. White tells us how she supports whole-person wellness. We discuss the ways in which pregnant or postpartum mothers can be supported by this type of care, specifically when dealing with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and postpartum psychosis. As. Dr. White states "Stress and life change and sleep deprivation are extraordinarily impactful on the being" and we need to address these things to support the perinatal period. This is great information, specifically for mothers who have tried to get support through conventional medicine, but are still not able to feel well. Sometimes there are underlying hormonal or systemic issues that can be addressed for increased wellness. We discuss hormone testing, neurotransmitter testing and so many other cool assessments. How to work with a conventional doctor AND have the support of a Naturopathic doctor as well. I share a little bit about my own experience with Naturopathic medicine as well, specifically related to hormone imbalances. Our chat aims to give you another avenue and perspective on health and wellness, options for care and a deeper understanding of how our bodies function during the perinatal period. I'd love to know what you all think about this episode and welcome your feedback! click here to take a quick survey on your experience listening to Mom & Mind: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S6DD7YK Resources from Dr. White: If you are interested in finding a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, go to http://www.naturopathic.org/ Dr. White Website: http://montananaturalmedicine.com/ Dr. White Facebook - Black Bear Naturopathic Clinic, PC - https://www.facebook.com/Black-Bear-Naturopathic-Clinic-PC-157397260960749/ Dr. Christine White, naturopathic physician, has a general family practice in Missoula, MT where she treats patients along the full spectrum from prenatal to hospice care support. As a naturopathic physician her focus is on treating the whole person, regardless of the specific diagnosis, and working to uncover the underlying, root causes of illness. She has become increasingly involved in the care of women dealing with perinatal mood disorders and offering perspective and treatment options beyond traditional medication options. Dr. White regularly collaborates with colleagues across many disciplines and specialties in the health care realm. Dr. White is actively involved in the profession of naturopathic medicine serving in the state naturopathic association, including past president, as well as holding a Governor appointed seat on the State of Montana’s Board of Alternative Health Care, the licensing board for naturopathic physicians in Montana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graeme Seabrook, The Postpartum Mama, shares her personal story through a very difficult postpartum depression and how it shaped the work that she does to support moms now. She talks about real self care - not just nice things to do for yourself, but how to change things in your life to keep yourself on the priority list. She is passionate, engaged and upbeat, I'm sure you'll enjoy our chat! Listen in to her insights on what real self care is and why your self care actually important for your family too! There are things you can do to help in pregnancy and postpartum to cope! Find Graeme here: Website: www.graemeseabrook.com Twitter: @graemeseabrook Instagram at @Graemeseabrook Graeme Seabrook is a Life Coach who works with moms to find and re-center themselves in their lives. She is a blogger, a speaker, and a course creator and a mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raul Martinez - Postpartum Suicide- The loss of a wife and mother. After losing his wife, Kelly, Raul became a powerful advocate for moms and families. He shares about Kelly, his message to mothers and partners and the work that he does now to advocate for better care of perinatal mothers and families. We talk about how postpartum mood changes impacted his wife and the how knowing what he knows now, what he would have helped to do differently. He shares about the loss of his wife Kelly, her complications from postpartum depression, her specific risk factors which lead to her suicide when their daughter was just 3 months old. He discusses things to look out for and how sleep deprivation factored in for Kelly. Raul emphasizes to take care of the mom too, not just the baby. He offers advice for partners of new mothers Resources If you or someone you know may be struggling, please reach out. You can look at www.postpartum.net, Postpartum Support international for resources in your area as well as information about symptoms and risk factors. Raul shares Kelly's story is in the recently released Documentary - When the Bough Breaks - A Documentary about Postpartum Depression www.mmhcoalition.com www.maternalmentalhealthnow.org www.postpartumstress.com Please take a short minute to complete this anonymous survey about your listening experience: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S6DD7YK Raul Martinez lost his wife, Kelly, to complications with postpartum depression in 2010, when their daughter was only 3 months old. Since then, Raul has become an advocate for improvements in perinatal depression awareness, prevention, and treatment. Raul has been featured in documentaries about postpartum depression and has spoken before the California Legislature, at medical training seminars, and to numerous community groups in an attempt to raise awareness and to effect change on behalf of the women, children, and families of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 50! Jane Honikman - Mother of Maternal Mental Health 2 OMG's at once, Jane Honikman is on with us and we are at Episode 50! I'm honored to bring you this weeks episode with Jane, she is the founder of Postpartum Support International which is having it's 30 year anniversary AND the co-founder of Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP) coming up on it's 40 year anniversary this June! Most recently, Jane also co-founded the Postpartum Action Institute, which she runs with Shoshanna Bennett, PhD. In this episode: -Jane talks with us about how Maternal Mental Health as a discipline began, how it's changed and what she hopes to see as we move forward. -The collaboration with Dr. James Hamilton of Marce Society, in getting psychiatry, science, medicine and social supports engaged in helping moms and families. -Silos of healthcare that have made it difficult to establish care for families. -On caring for people, focusing on wellness - "you don't wait for someone to be ill, you automatically assume everybody needs support" -Maternal Mental health should be more about Parental Mental Health because it is about THE WHOLE FAMILY! More from Jane! www.janehonikman.com Books: Community Support for New Families, I’m Listening, My Diary A Postpartum Journey from Pain to Purpose, and Postpartum Action Manual. -Join Jane Honikman and Shoshana Bennett for an Open House Celebration of 40 years of PEP and 30 years of PSI! In Santa Barbara June 3rd and 4th, 2pm-5pm. get more information at [email protected] or call 805-967-9757. On June 3rd at 7pm, PEP is also hosting a Playing Monopoly With God - One woman's story through Postpartum Psychosis. Tickets at http://www.sbpep.org/ Postpartum Education for Parents PEP - http://www.sbpep.org/ Postpartum Support International PSI - www.postpartum.net Postpartum Action Institute PAI - www.PostpartumAction.org Marce Society - https://marcesociety.com/ Bio Jane Honikman, M.S. Santa Barbara, California Jane Honikman was born and raised in Palo Alto, California. She moved to Santa Barbara in 1970 and began her career in maternal mental health in 1977 when she co-founded Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP). In 1981 Jane received a grant from the American Association of University Women to study the Growth and Dynamics of Postpartum Support Groups. She became the Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Birth Resource Center in 1984. In 1987 she founded Postpartum Support International (PSI) after organizing a conference on Women’s Mental Health Following Childbirth. She was elected PSI’s first President in 1989 and operated the organization from her home until 2004. Jane has authored many articles and educational materials on postpartum issues and how to start community support networks. Her books are: Community Support for New Families, I’m Listening, My Diary A Postpartum Journey from Pain to Purpose, and Postpartum Action Manual. In 2012 I’m Listening was adapted by the humanitarian organization CARE as a Facilitator’s Training Guide for use in Bangladesh. It has also been translated into Chinese and Hebrew. Her expertise is based upon her struggles as a new mother. Her most recent endeavor is the Postpartum Action Institute. She continues to lecture and train internationally on the role of social support and the emotional health of families. Jane’s own family includes her supportive husband of 50 years, 3 adult children, their spouses, and 8 grandchildren (and a cat). She enjoys living a healthy and active lifestyle in Santa Barbara, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Episode: MMH Awareness Week! Just me, chatting with you! Hey everyone, welcome to maternal mental health week! I wanted to come in and have a chat with you guys about all of the awesomeness happening to raise awareness during the month of May and also touch base about why we need this awareness. The Mom & Mind podcast goal is first and foremost to get information and awareness of maternal mental health issues out in the public. I really really believe that we deserve to be aware and educated on these topics so that we can make informed decisions about our health and mental health. May 1st -7th National Maternal Mental Health Week! MMHCoalition www.mmhcoalition.com http://mmhcoalition.com/mmhawarenessweek/ May 3rd WORLD Maternal Mental Health Day! http://wmmhday.postpartum.net/ (international supporters listed) http://www.postpartum.net/join-us/world-maternal-mental-health-day/ Postpartum support international www.postpartum.net Here are some hashtags to use and follow! #maternalMHmatters #connectthedots #youarenotalone Subscribe to Mom & Mind, find links on www.momandmind.com Other Resources for maternal mental health: www.postpartumstress.com www.maternalmentalhealthnow.org www.seleni.org www.postpartumaction.org www.2020mom.org http://www.med.unc.edu/psych/wmd/ Morel International organizations Marce - https://marcesociety.com/ Africa - www.psnafrica.com UK- http://reachingoutpmh.co.uk/ Please check in with your local area networks in MMH to find out how to support local causes and local actions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Ivy Love Margulies - Perinatal loss expert & Death Midwife Going through a loss of a child during pregnancy, birth or postpartum can be devastating to a family. It's also hard to know what to do...how to even make decision moving forward. Psychlogist, Dr. Ivy Love Margulies shares her expertise in perinatal mental health, reproductive mental health, perinatal loss and her unique work as a death midwife, Reiki healer and ritual facilitator. We discuss: - Many parents are also dealing with trauma and PTSD after infant loss and we talk about how distressing it can be to deal with that in addition to the loss. - Parents may be experiencing symptoms that are outside of "standard" Grief that are hard to understand. We talk about some of those too, which is so important to be aware of. - How men and women grieve differently and things that you may notice about your partner. - Trying to understand how you will get through this. - Ivy also supports parents through the process of grief with her work as a death doula or death midwife by creating ritual, using healing crystals, meditation and many ways to help a parent ground themselves and find ways to comfort. Resources: Contact Ivy for a Grounding meditation and more about the resources she offers: http://drivymargulies.com/ [email protected] Angels Born Still Pregnancy Loss Therapist Directory Facebook: Dr. Ivy Margulies Angels Born Still Instagram: @drivymardulies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diana Collins- Personal Struggle and Loss of a friend *Sensitive Content* Please be aware that our discussion may be overwhelming for some people. Resources for support listed below. We discuss Diana's friend who died from postpartum depression suicide. Diana also shares some of her personal struggle with depression and her suicide attempts. We are going to learn about how her personal story, losing her friend to postpartum suicide has shaped what she is doing now to spread awareness. - She tells us her experience of losing her friend to PPD suicide - what the impact has been on her, her friends, family - Diana's own struggle and effects on marriage - Messages she has to mothers who are suffering - The podcast she started in her friends honor : Always With Me Podcast Diana is Mom of two beautiful girls and has been married to her best friend of 4 years. Two under two is tough but never boring! She loves spending time with her little family, crafting, and reading. She recently quit her day job to accomplish a mission in spreading PPD and suicide awareness by sharing other mothers stories on her podcast called, Always With Me. Although she has experienced a tragedy, she has found joy and has never been happier. Life is so short and we must choose to live every single day! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Alwayswithmepodcast/ Website: www.Alwayswithme.org If you are in need of your own support, please contact: Postpartum Support International at www.postpartum.net or call the warmline at 1-800-944-4773. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie Zahlaway Belsito Do you ever wonder who is doing any thing about maternal mental health? LOTS OF PEOPLE! Listen in to Jamie to find out what is being done and about the rockstars who are at the forefront. Jamie is the Director of Advocacy for the National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health. She tells us about the national legislation that is up regarding PPD and why it's important. “Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act of 2015” (HR3235/S2311]) -How to get people involved -Potential impacts of the bills (what happens if they pass, don't pass) -Lobby day- May 17th and 18th 2017 in DC Jamie Zahlaway Belsito is a member of the the North Shore Postpartum Taskforce [NSPPDT and is a Commissioner with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Special Commission on Postpartum Depression. Jamie helps educate the Statehouse and stakeholders on maternal mental health illnesses, gaps in the system and what mom’s may need to get better. Jamie partnered with grassroots groups and local legislators to help ensure passage of funding for MCPAP for Mom’s, PPD pilot program and implementation of universal maternal mental health screening for Mom’s in the Commonwealth, commencing in 2016. In partnership with Senator Lovely, Senator Tarr and Representative Story, Jamie helped to establish the first ever maternal mental health Advocacy and Awareness Day at the Statehouse in June 2015. Jamie has since been working with Congresswoman Katherine Clark [D- MA5], Senator Elizabeth Warren [D- MA] and Senator Ed Markey [D- MA] offices on federal level maternal mental health complications legislation. She is working with Congress to pass House and Senate bills “Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act of 2015” [HR3235/S2311]. She has over 15 years working in state and federal advocacy. Jamie is a two time survivor of pregnancy and postpartum depression. It was during this time that Jamie learned first hand about the difficulties of finding quality mental health care to address maternal mental health complications, as well as the lack of communication around the issue of maternal mental health complications at the OB/GYN’s, primary health care, and pediatrics offices. www.mmhcoalition.com https://twitter.com/MMHcoalition https://www.facebook.com/MMHCoalition Jamie on FB - https://www.facebook.com/jamie.zahlawaybelsito Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LaShonta Edwards - A Mothers Sanctuary LaShonta is a doula, advocate, author of A Dark Secret, founder and CEO of A Mothers Sanctuary. She shares with us the amazing work and model program that she is doing in Huston, Texas to help mothers and families in the community. What is so great about her organization is that it both offers workshops for moms to learn about postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, they offer support groups AND educate the community health care providers, including Mental Health First Aid classes. This is vital work. The first Gala to benefit the organization is coming up in May, see details below! She shares her book A Dark Secret, where 15 different women came together to tell their personal stories of pregnancy and postpartum mood challenges, including their messages of hope...how they healed from their Dark Secret. The book is for all of us mothers who have been through this pain and who need to see ourselves reflected in the world. Things like postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, and so much more...the book shows us that we are not alone. A Mothers Sanctuary: www.Amsmothers.com Living Life with LaShonta: www.Lashontaedwards.com A Dark Secret - http://lashontaedwards.com/a-dark-secret/ A Mothers Sanctuary Gala - May 6th - with Keynote from Jane Honikman, MS, founder of Postpartum Support International https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-of-hope-masquerade-gala-tickets-31490890100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elly Taylor - Becoming Us Now there IS a training manual for becoming a family! We talk in depth about the stages and life changes that couples go through when they bring a baby into the relationship. It’s hard for a lot of expecting parents to know what they DON’T know. She says that we can prepare parents for the unknown and she has figured out how. Did you know that the transition to parenthood can take years? And Parents don't change at the same times? Elly Taylor tells us about her research and work supporting the transition to parenthood. We will talk about some of the misconceptions about becoming parents, what couples can do to prepare and grow together smoothly… while Becoming Us Elly Taylor is an Australian Relationship Counsellor, Parenthood Researcher and Writer. She began researching the transition into parenthood when she and her husband started experiencing stretch marks in their relationship at a time they thought they would be happier than ever. She discovered this was normal and was on a mission to find out why. Over 15 years, Elly researched the transition and was shocked to find that partners went through different stages as they adjusted to becoming parents. She wants the next generation of parents to be prepared for this. More from Elly Taylor: Elly will be speaking at the Northwest Area Childbirth Educators Forum Live level one training- NACEF in Portland Or, May 5th 2016 http://nacef.net/annual-conference-may-5-2017/ Book- Becoming Us: 8 steps to grow a family that thrives Becoming us facilitator training…bring the knowledge to your community Social media links: www.Ellytaylor.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EllyTaylorBecomingUs Twitter - @Becoming_Us LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellytaylor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Diggs - Birth Disparities Thank you Jessica for being on with us to talk about this, vital to understand and very distressing reality for pregnant and postpartum mothers. We have to be doing better by mothers. Learning from Jessica in this episode is an important part in doing better, being more aware and taking intentional steps to be more supportive to mothers. We talk about what birth disparities means, effects on pre-term labor and infant mortality, stats on birthrates and effects of disparities on African-American women and babies, how the stress of systemic racism effects health and mental health, what should we be doing differently and how can we be better support and advocate for pregnant and postpartum mothers of color. Jessica Diggs is a DONA certified birth doula, ICEA trained childbirth educator, and NCM midwifery student. She aspires to become a midwife who works alongside the obstetric and doula communities for collaborative maternity care. Jessica provides evidence-based information to expecting families and believes in freedom of choice based on knowledge of alternatives in childbirth. Along with her birth work, Jessica is also the proud owner of a small childcare agency called Child & Friend. Find out more from Jessica here: Website: www.jessicadiggs.com Instagram: @jessicaadiggs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parijat Deshpande, High Risk Pregnancy - How to talk with your providers. In this episode, we discuss how we don't know what we don't know...That it's okay and necessary to ask questions, talk with providers, ask for needs to be met...why it's okay and important to ask questions...who can be an ally in the process...what kinds of questions can a mom be thinking about? We are talking about how communication with the doctors or medical team can help manage stress and be supportive to the mental health of the mom.Check back on episodes 21: High risk pregnancy and 27: Bed rest. Parijat Deshpande is the leading perinatal wellness expert who specializes in working with women during a high-risk pregnancy. She educates and guides women on how to manage their stress and anxiety so they can have healthier pregnancies, decrease their risk of preterm birth and give their baby a healthy start to life. Parijat is a clinically trained therapist, a women’s wellness expert and an experienced speaker on the impact of stress on health and wellness. Parijat is also a certified wellness coach, a certified stress management coach and a certified marriage educator. Parijat is the creator and host of a Podcast called Delivering Miracles that is all about supporting women who are struggling to get pregnant, stay pregnant, and healing when baby comes home. Find all of the help here: www.parijatdeshpande.com - Free resources Facebook: facebook.com/parijatperinatalwellness Twitter: twitter.com/parijatdesh Instagram: instagram.com/parijatdesh Podcast Page: https://deliveringmiracles.wordpress.com/author/deliveringmiracles/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kiley Hanish - Return to Zero It's hard to imaging being able to get through the loss of a baby during pregnancy. Kiley shares with us some of her story and how her experience shaped what she does now to help other mothers who have lost a child. Kiley's talks about how the stillbirth of her son affected her, the retreat for grieving mothers and the film "Return To Zero" that she and her husband created. We talk about ways that stillbirth affects mom and dad, the feelings that can come up, Ideas and ways that you can honor yourself and your baby. It's also important for healthcare providers to understand how to support the family through the loss. Dr. Kiley Hanish is a bereaved mother, founder of the Return to Zero Center for Healing, and doctor of occupational therapy at the University of Southern California. Kiley and her husband Sean are creators of the Emmy-nominated film Return to Zero, which is based on their personal experience of their son Norbert, who was stillborn. This experience of the film inspired her to create the Return to Zero Center for Healing. Dr. Hanish has dedicated her practice to bringing occupational therapy to the community of bereaved mothers and the providers who interact with them. Here are links to the things we discussed: http://www.returntozerohealingcenter.com/ Next Healing Retreat May 18-21: http://www.returntozerohealingcenter.com/ojai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/returntozerofilm/ Other resources and training for health professionals: Find a therapist in your area: www.pregnancylossdirectory.com www.resolvethroughsharing.com www.shoshanacenter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW Oh, this is such a great chat! We talk about helping pregnant and postpartum mothers, Karen's scope of work, training providers so they can really help these moms and of course, her latest book "The Art of Holding in Therapy: An Essential Intervention for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety". Great stuff! Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW, is Founder and Executive Director of The Postpartum Stress Center. Founded in 1988, The Postpartum Stress Center is a treatment and professional training center for pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety. She is author of 9 books on perinatal distress including the groundbreaking title: This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression, now in its second edition, and Therapy and the Postpartum Woman. Her latest book is The Art of Holding in Therapy: An Essential Intervention for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. All I can say is...Get all of the books! Please find more of Karen's work and information here: Website: http://postpartumstress.com/ Twitter: @ppstresscenter Instagram @postpartumstress Fb: The Postpartum Stress Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody Dispelling the myths of medication use in pregnancy and postpartum We are talking with Expert Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody about psychiatric medication during pregnancy and postpartum. We will go over some of the fundamental things it’s important to know about med use, risks to mother or baby for treated AND untreated illness, clear up some of the misconceptions of medication use and hopefully give you a good understanding of the risks and benefits. Dr. Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor and Director of the UNC Perinatal Psychiatry Program of the UNC Center for Women’s Mood Disorders. Which is the first program of its kind in the US. She is currently funded by multiple NIH grants to investigate epidemiologic, genetic, and other biomarker models of postpartum depression and has recently worked to establish an international postpartum depression genetics consortium (PACT). In addition, she is investigating novel treatment options for depression in perinatal women. Dr. Meltzer-Brody also studies maternal depression in high-risk groups including adolescent mothers, and mothers of children with neuro-developmental delays. Find all of the resources we discussed here: www.womensmooddisorders.org PPDACT app http://www.pactforthecure.com/ https://thehummingbirdstudy.com/ Twitter: @uncwomensmood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/UNCWMD/about/ www.postpartum.net www.postpartumprogress.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Onyedikachi Ekwerike I’m honored and excited to have Onyedikachi Ekwerike, speaking with us from Nigeria about maternal mental health for African mothers. He discusses some of the culture specific challenges for African mothers, how maternal mental health has been historically understood, stigma around maternal mental health issues, the work being done in Nigeria and throughout Africa to spread awareness and advocate for mothers. Onyedikachi Ekwerike is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Postpartum Support Network Africa (PSN Africa) an organization he set up in 2015 to raise awareness about PPD in Africa and provide support for mothers suffering PPD in Africa. He's a member of the international task-force that planned and executed the first ever 'World Maternal Mental Health Day' held May 4th 2016. Find out more about this essential work here: Website: www.psnafrica.com Instagram, Twitter @psnafrica Facebook: psnafrica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa Bangs tells us parts of her personal story of postpartum mania and psychosis, a hospitalization, how her husband and supports helped her through and how her experience transformed into a powerful stage performance. She is a writer, director, storyteller and comedian who is currently on a year-long West Coast tour with her husband, Eric, four year-old daughter, Adelaide and 130 pound Bernese Mountain Dog, Etta James. They are touring Melissa's nonfiction storytelling performance PLAYING MONOPOLY WITH GOD & OTHER TRUE STORIES, a tragicomedy unlike anything you have ever experienced. In September 2012, at 40 years old, Melissa Bangs gave birth to her beautiful daughter Adelaide. A month later, dramatically hormone depleted and sleep deprived, Melissa is admitted to the an in-patient psych unit in a complete manic state. After nearly a month, she is sent home with a bipolar diagnosis and on lithium. What comes next is an extraordinary journey. Find Melissa Here: You can watch the trailer, read reviews, purchase tickets, check tour dates (upcoming dates and locations listed below)! Website: www.playingmonopolywithgod.com Facebook: Playing Monopoly With God & Other True Stories Twitter: @melissabangs1 Follow the tour and connect others with the show up and down the West Coast and far beyond by LIKE-ing Playing Monopoly with God & Other True Stories on Facebook or Melissa Bangs on Twitter and then sharing posts and tagging friends. Upcoming Shows!!!! Pasadena, March 17th & 18th Santa Cruz, April 26th Santa Barbara, June 3rd Portland, August 4th, 5th & 6th Dates to be set soon in San Diego and the Bay Area!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Postpartum Psychosis I’m honored to have expert Dr. Diana Barnes back with us today to discuss Postpartum Psychosis. This is a highly-misunderstood part of postpartum mental health and it absolutely needs to be understood and clarified so that mothers get the help they need. See below for supportive resources. We will go over: -What IS postpartum psychosis? - Who is at risk? -"How" does this happen? - The most important things for people to know about PPP -Speak to the stigma and how that damages mothers -How can we support and better interact with a mom who is suffering? Please go check out Episode 7: The Good Mother, where Dr. Barnes discusses the psychological gestation of motherhood. It’s an essential and fascinating look in to how we become mothers. Diana Lynn Barnes Psy.D, LMFT is a past president of Postpartum Support International is a member of the training faculty of Maternal Mental Health Now in Los Angeles as well as the California statewide Maternal Mental Health Collaborative and the 20/20 Mom project. She also sits as the mental health consultant for the California Commission on the Status of Maternal Mental Health Care. In addition to private practice specializing in women’s reproductive mental health, Dr. Barnes presents nationally and internationally. As an Expert witness, she has had close to 60 cases in the last 15 years all over the country covering everything from pregnancy denial and neonaticide to postpartum psychosis and infanticide to child abuse causing death. More from Dr. Barnes: Book: Women’s Reproductive Mental Health Across the Lifespan (Springer, 2014) http://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319051154 Website: http://dlbarnes.wixsite.com/dianalynnbarnes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMotherhoodConsortium/ Postpartum Psychosis resources/support/information: http://www.postpartum.net/get-help/postpartum-psychosis-help/ http://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/postpartum-psychosis/ Action on Postpartum Psychosis (UK): http://www.app-network.org/ http://www.postpartumprogress.com/the-symptoms-of-postpartum-psychosis-in-plain-mama-english Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah Randall, Psy.D. Coping with Perinatal PTSD We are talking with Dr. Sarah Randall today about PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) related to maternal mental health and how it can show up during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Trauma can result from a real threat to life, to a moment where a person feels that they don't have control. It is really in the eye of the beholder, sometimes others may not even realize that you have experienced something traumatizing. -We talk about what PTSD can look like or feel like -Vulnerable times and how to cope -What to do and what kind of help to get Many mothers (and fathers) deal with the symptoms of PTSD and may not know what is happening. We will discuss what PTSD is, how it affects moms, and considerations for healing or treatment. Dr. Sarah Randall is a licensed psychologist at Calabasas Behavioral Health specializing in peripartum mood and anxiety disorders. She also has extensive experience with trauma resolution. Dr. Randall received her doctorate from Pepperdine University, where she is an adjunct professor at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology. www.calabh.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabrielle Kaufman LPCC, BC-DMT, NCC Postpartum Suicide is a very real risk to new mothers. In this episode we are discuss Suicide as it relates to maternal mental health and postpartum, resources to support prevention of suicide (see below), as well as: -Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of postpartum maternal deaths! -Asking about suicide does not “give” someone the idea to do it. -what to look for and how to be there for a new mom. -Suicide is preventable when we get mom the right help Clearly, this is a very difficult topic, but it is essential that we talk about this so we can all be aware of the very real impacts of mental health for new moms, and more importantly making sure that moms are safe and well cared for so that we can prevent suicide in postpartum. Gabrielle Kaufman is a dance/movement therapist and licensed professional clinical counselor with over 20 years experience in the helping profession. Currently, she is director of Training and Technical Assistance for Maternal Mental Health NOW. Ms. Kaufman has spoken widely, published articles on parenting, and served as editor for Bringing Light to Motherhood. She serves as Los Angeles coordinator for Postpartum Support International, is on faculty of PSI/2020 Mom, and UCLArts and Healing, and has a private practice in Los Angeles providing services in both English and Spanish languages. Maternal Mental Health NOW www.maternalmentalhealthnow.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaternalMentalHealthNow/?fref=ts Instagram: @maternalmentalhealthnow Twitter: @MMHealthNow Gabrielle Kaufman : www.gabriellekaufman.com Suicide Prevention Resources: APP (support) www.my3app.org www.Suicideispreventable.org https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273- TALK (8255) Postpartum Support International (warmline, leave a message, non-emergency) 1-800-944-4773 _______________________________________________________________ This episode was sponsored by 2020Mom 2020Mom is hosting the 7th Annual "Emerging Considerations in Maternal Mental Health" This year's Forum will be held in Los Angeles on February 13th and will discuss the MMH link to hormones and inflammation, as well as the role of diet. You can register for the live event in Los Angeles or view a webcast from the comfort of your own home or office. So, anywhere in the world you are, you can watch this forum! Learn more at www.2020mom.org/annual-forum *** Listeners of this podcast will also receive a 15% discount by using registration code MOMANDMIND *** Also, Listen back to episode 11 where I interview Joy Burkhard, the founder and executive director of 2020 mom. Thank you 2020Mom for supporting this Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deb Rich, Ph.D. Understanding perinatal grief. We are talking with Dr. Deb Rich about pregnancy loss and neonatal loss. This is a very difficult topic for folks to hear about, but even harder for those families who are trying to deal with the loss of a child. Its so important for us to be talking about pregnancy loss…the impacts on the family…and how to support people who have experienced loss. We discuss: -The different kinds of pregnancy loss and neonatal loss. -The importance of understanding loss as how it may impact the transition to parenthood. -This type of grief needs a deeper understanding for the complexities that it brings. -Being informed is important because mothers, fathers AND Providers will either experience loss or be in a position to support others who have. -How to get support and be supportive during this difficult time. Deb Rich, PhD. is a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of specialty experience. She provides patient care, consults with local health care professionals, teaches graduate, medical and nursing students, and lectures nationally. She is the founder and clinical director of Shoshana Center, which is named in memory of Dr. Rich’s first child, a daughter, who was stillborn in 1985. Dr. Rich is the creator and facilitator of MommaCare training and Perinatal Bereavement Training in St. Paul Minnesota. I have taken this training and I HIGHLY recommend this for psychotherapists working with perinatal mothers. Connect with Dr. Deb Rich Website: http://www.shoshanacenter.com/ Training: http://www.shoshanacenter.com/mommacare.shtml Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShoshanaCenter/?fref=ts For more support in your area, check out Resolve Through Sharing: www.bereavementservices.org _________________________________________________________________ This episode was sponsored by 2020Mom 2020Mom is hosting the 7th Annual "Emerging Considerations in Maternal Mental Health" This year's Forum will be held in Los Angeles on February 13th and will discuss the MMH link to hormones and inflammation, as well as the role of diet. You can register for the live event in Los Angeles for $95, or view a webcast from the comfort of your own home or office for $50. So, anywhere in the world you are, you can watch this forum. Listeners of this podcast will also receive a 15% discount by using registration code MOMANDMIND. Learn more at www.2020mom.org/annual-forum. To learn more about 2020Mom, listen back to episode 11 where I interview Joy Burkhard, the founder and executive director of 2020 mom. Thank you 2020Mom for supporting this Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Juli Fraga Asian American Moms: Cultural Sensitivity in the perinatal period. In this episode, we discuss maternal mental health in the context of Asian cultures. There are many different cultures under the banner of Asian American, so we are giving an overview of some cultural considerations to keep in mind when supporting an Asian American mother. We will talk about some of the cultural challenges faced by pregnant and postpartum mothers, and how to better support their mental health. Some of the important topics we discuss: *Individualistic (western) vs. Collectivist (non-western) cultural perspectives on family, pregnancy and postpartum *Thinking about cultural components that providers can be sensitive about for the mother *Some of the “non-western” concepts of birthing and motherhood. Dr. Juli Fraga is a psychologist in San Francisco where she specializes in maternal mental health concerns. She also co-facilitates a postpartum support group, "The Afterglow" at UCSF, as well as a three-week pregnancy support circle, "The New Nest." Dr. Fraga is also a freelance health writer and she's written about women's health concerns for Refinery29, NPR, Quartz, Psychology Today, The Huffington Post and the Washington Post. Connect with Dr. Fraga here: Twitter @dr_fraga www.drjulifraga.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Helena Vissing, Psy.D. Our bodies, our minds and how we understand them in the change to motherhood. In this episode we are talking with Dr. Helena Vissing, about maternal ambivalence and some of the feminist psychanalytic and somatic perspectives on how women feel about their body related to pregnancy and postpartum. We are looking at how to broaden our understanding of maternal ambivalence and how ambivalence comes up how our body in motherhood. We discuss the mental changes of becoming a mother and the mixed feelings we sometimes have about our children - Love and Hate - Dr. Vissing has a Psy.D. in Applied Clinical Psychology. She has experience working as a School Psychologist and in private practice from her home country Denmark. She moved to Los Angeles in 2010, where she conducted a doctoral dissertation study on the experience of becoming a mother in the Psy.D. program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has published peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on the psychology of the emotional and somatic changes related to motherhood. She is active in the non-profit organization Maternal Mental Health NOW She works in a group practice called Triune Therapy Group, where she runs a moms group. She is also Adjunct Faculty at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Helena is contributing with a chapter to a book titled "A Womb of Her Own: Women's Struggle for Sexual and Reproductive Autonomy" which will be released in January. Helena's chapter is an exploration of the Birth Rights Movement and the psychology of birth. Check it out here: http://section-three.org/events-calendar-2/upcoming-book/ Connect with Helena here: Blog: All Things Maternal allthingsmaternal.wordpress.com Twitter: @allthingsmat Triune Therapy Group facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triunetherapy/ Facebook group called Maternal Studies Scholars Network https://www.facebook.com/groups/787721161279489/?fref=ts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren DePaola, LCSW SLEEP, SLEEP, SLEEP! We are talking about a very important topic…SLEEP! We’ve all heard that new moms and parents don’t sleep when they have a baby, but its actually a pretty huge deal. Lauren DePaola is going to give us the information we need to know about how it Impacts us and why we need to be taking a closer look on protecting our sleep as much as possible. We cover stages of sleep, how much sleep you really need and what kind, what can happen when you don't get enough sleep and why its so important!!!! Lauren DePaola, LCSW is a wife, mother of two boys and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida. She owns a private mental health practice with a focus on reproductive mental health: Postpartum Wellness & Family Counseling, located in Gainesville, FL. Lauren is the founder of the Alachua County Perinatal Mental Health Coalition, the President of the Florida Chapter of Postpartum Support International and Co-Chair of the newly formed Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative. website: www.postpartumwellnessandfamilycounseling.com Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/pwandfc/ Alachua County Perinatal Mental Health Coalition website: http://ppwandfc.wixsite.com/acpmhc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Cross, LMFT Finding Empowerment and Meaning through your pregnancy or postpartum experience. On this episode we are talking with Lisa Cross, LMFT about finding empowerment and meaning in your pregnancy, birth or postpartum story. This is an essential piece of making your way through the struggle that can come with pregnancy and postpartum. As you find your way through, your meaning may be very personal, your empowerment may only be known to you, or it could be a huge life changing experience. In any case, finding meaning or empowerment in our experiece can be incredibly healing. Lisa is a licensed marriage and family therapist who is in private practice in Plymouth Minnesota and also serves as the Co-Director of a non-profit organization called Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MN. She has a certificate of training in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International. 12 years ago this, Lisa welcomed her first child into the world. Along with her daughter came an illness called Postpartum OCD. Unprepared for this disorder, she embarked on a battle to understand and overcome her illness. It was this experience that lead her to focus her career in Perinatal Mental Health. Connect with Lisa and PPSM here: Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota www.ppsupportmn.org Facebook Twitter and Instagram @ppsupportmn Lisa Cross, LMFT Twitter @lisacrosslmft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Scales, LMFT How much do we really think about how a baby will impact or change the relationship that we have with our partner? Generally, not enough! This episode discusses that topic and how to be intenetional about life with a new baby! In this episode we will talk with Jessica Scales about how to help couples navigate the changes that new parenthood brings. It can be hard to know if you need that kind of support or not, most folks think they will be fine, but really, everyone can use this kind of support. Jessica Scales is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in the greater Seattle area. She works with both individuals and couples to navigate life transitions with intention, specifically, couples transitioning from a childless couple to parenthood. She teaches a Life with Baby class to help couples identify and plan for common relational challenges couples face when becoming parents. www.nextleveltherapynw.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices