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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2025-02-20 |
398: Behind the Sessions: Centering Your Mental Health While Navigating Political Stress Today’s session is about what’s happening in the world and the impact on moms and families. Current politics in the US are absolutely affecting our stress levels. People are expressing concerns and fears in therapy sessions as huge changes are happenin... |
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2025-02-17 |
397: Blue: A History of Postpartum Depression in America with Rachel Louise Moran My guest has written a powerful book about the history of postpartum depression in America, highlighting the changes in our cultural understanding of PPD. Join us for this discussion. Rachel Louise Moran is an associate professor of history at the Univ... |
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2025-02-10 |
396: Empowered Parenthood: Insights on Preparing for Postpartum with Gayane Aramyan, LMFT Planning ahead for the postpartum has proven to be a helpful strategy to overcome the challenges and unique dynamics of this transitional time. My expert guest and I dive into this topic in today’s episode. Join us! Gayane Aramyan, LMFT, is based in Lo... |
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2025-02-06 |
395: Behind The Sessions: Boundaries and Cutting Ties With Abusive Family Members Today’s session is about recognizing abusive behaviors in family members and taking appropriate action to protect your mental and physical health. I want to give a warning that some of these situations can be difficult to hear if you have a history of ... |
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2025-02-03 |
394: A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis with Aaisha Alvi I’m joined today by Aaisha Alvi, a writer and fierce postpartum psychosis awareness advocate. In her recent book, A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis, she shares her experience and explains how her symptoms of psychosis were missed, ignor... |
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2025-01-27 |
393: Healing Trauma After an Emergency Hysterectomy with Lindsey Harris, LPC My guest shares her story of an uncomplicated pregnancy that resulted in an emergency hysterectomy just minutes after her daughter’s birth. Join us to hear her story of grief, trauma, feelings of isolation, and healing. Lindsey Harris is a mental heal... |
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2025-01-23 |
392: Behind The Sessions: How Motherhood Can Magnify Anxiety and Self-Doubt In today’s Behind the Sessions episode, Dr. Kat, a perinatal psychologist, explores how motherhood can magnify anxiety and self-doubt, especially for those with pre-existing tendencies towards anxiety or perfectionism. She discusses how these emotional... |
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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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