Between Sessions with Berries

What High-Functioning Anxiety Looks Like in Motherhood with Danielle Smith

19 May 2026

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Most moms know things will change when a baby arrives. What's harder to anticipate is how much the internal experience shifts, especially for high-achieving women who have always relied on productivity and drive to feel grounded. When the old coping strategies stop working, and the to-do list keeps growing, something has to give.In this episode of Between Sessions with Berries, Kym sits down with Danielle Smith, LCSW, PMH-C, a licensed clinical social worker and certified perinatal mental health specialist, to talk about what high-functioning anxiety actually looks like in early motherhood. Danielle draws on both her clinical expertise and her own experience as a mom of three to normalize what so many women are quietly navigating, and to offer practical ways to get support without adding more pressure.In This Episode, We Cover:What high-functioning anxiety looks like in mothers and why it often goes unrecognized.Why motherhood surfaces old patterns and coping strategies that no longer work.The glass ball theory for figuring out what to keep juggling and what to set down.What most pregnant women overlook when preparing for the postpartum period emotionally.The difference between therapy and coaching, and how each type of support serves a different need.How Danielle uses ChatGPT to reduce mental load at home and in her business.Connect with Danielle Smith:Website: www.empoweredcounselingnj.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredmotherhoodSupport Group: https://www.empoweredcounselingnj.com/support-group/p/empoweredmomscommunity______________Join the Berries Community - A dedicated space for mental health clinicians to connect, share insights, and grow together. Look for Berries AI Official Community on Facebook at www.heyberries.com/communityBrought to You By Berries:Ready to stop dreading your notes? Berries is your AI assistant for mental health professionals. Save time, stay compliant, and get back to the work you love. Learn more at heyberries.com.

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What High-Functioning Anxiety Looks Like in Motherhood with Danielle Smith

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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