This podcast is for new mothers, new fathers, families and the health care providers who support them. We discuss the things you need to know about your mental health during the transition to motherhood and parenthood. It's for partners too, who are also going through their own changes. Dr. Kat, specialist in maternal mental health, interviews moms, dads, experts and advocates about how to cope, manage and recover from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We talk about postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and SO MUCH MORE! We get real. We get honest. We put on our stigma crushing boots and address the realities of the transition to motherhood and parenthood, while offering hope, healing and resources for help. Please find more information at www.momandmind.com
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2025-01-20 | Today, my guests are talking about their new card deck for postpartum folks. Available in English and Spanish, the card deck is called “Centering You” and is a collaboration between these longtime friends and perinatal therapists. In this episode, they... |
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2025-01-13 |
390: From Fertility to Parenthood: Better Care for BIPOC Families with Dr. Suzanne Mungalez There are internal and societal pressures in making birthing and parenting decisions that are magnified for the BIPOC community. My guest explains how incorporating ancestral practices can be supportive and shares her valuable work and the importance o... |
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2025-01-09 |
389: Behind The Sessions: New Year, No Pressure with Dr. Kat Today, Dr. Kat discusses the pressures and expectations of the new year, particularly around personal goals, parenting, and self-reflection. She addresses feelings of inadequacy that arise from societal standards and social media comparisons. Dr. Kat e... |
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2025-01-06 |
388: Eating Disorders, Trauma, and Perinatal Mental Health with Andrea Wetterau, LICSW, PMH-C This is an important conversation that affects many women at various stages of life, perhaps none so much as during pregnancy and postpartum. We are covering eating disorders, body image, trauma, and core beliefs. Join us to learn more! Andrea Wetterau... |
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2024-12-30 |
387: High-Functioning and Over-Functioning in Motherhood with Tracy Torelli, LCSW, PMH-C This episode is packed with useful information for everyone. We discuss ways high-functioning and over-functioning mothers can cope differently with the demands of motherhood. You’ll hear actionable tips and practical advice for anyone who feels caught... |
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2024-12-26 |
386: Behind the Sessions: Acknowledging End-of-the-Year Mental Fatigue with Dr. Kat Here in the last week of the year, we are wrapping up 2024 and another holiday season. Are you an exhausted mom? You’re not alone! It’s been a busy holiday season complete with all the pressure to be happy, do ALL the things, and present the picture of... |
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2024-12-23 | Today’s guest is pioneering sweeping innovations in access to maternal and perinatal mental health care, changing the face of care for many women and families. The truth is that too many people are falling through the cracks in our US healthcare system... |
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2024-12-16 | This episode covers an important topic geared toward therapists, perinatal mental health providers, and play therapists who want to have cultural humility with an anti-oppressive stance. You’ll learn what this means and how this viewpoint benefits the ... |
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2024-12-12 |
383: Behind the Sessions: The Emotional Process of Considering Medication with Dr. Kat A common issue that comes up frequently in therapy is taking medication during the perinatal period. There is much debate and many conflicting emotions about this decision of whether or not to take medication. It’s a personal choice that each person ha... |
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2024-12-09 |
382: Reframing Motherhood through a Feminist Lens with Erin Spahr, LCPC, LCMHC, PMH-C In today’s episode, we discuss feminism, motherhood, and how to understand modern feminism, which may differ from how we’ve interpreted it in the past. Looking through a feminist lens can be supportive of moms and their partners. Join us! My guest is E... |
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