I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support International
Episodes
Maternal Mental Health Month 2026
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailOn today’s episode, we’re joined by the one, the only, Katie Crenshaw - PSI’s Brand & Integrated Marketing Manager - to chat...
Postpartum Planning Class: A PSI Resource
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailWelcome to the I Am One podcast. On today's episode, we're talking about something that doesn't get nearly enough atten...
SHATIERA AMANKRAH: Unexplained Infertility, Depression & Why Mental Health Care Can't Wait for the Baby
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, we're sitting down with Shatiera Amankrah — a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Licensed Clinical Soci...
SARAH KOTRANZA: PPD, Legal Justice & Fighting for Change
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailOn today's episode, we're sitting down with the incredible Sarah Kotranza — who is currently serving on PSI's Board o...
PATRICIA HOPPMANN - NICU, PPD, and One Mom's Unplanned Dream Come True
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textOn today's episode, we're sitting down with Patricia Hoppmann — a Peer Support Program Assistant here at PSI and, as she puts i...
DEB FLASHENBERG: Prenatal Yoga, Informed Consent & Healing After a Hard Birth
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textOn today's episode, we're sitting down with Deb Flashenberg — certified doula, childbirth educator, founder of the Prenatal Yog...
ASHLEY TABATA: Trauma, Loss, Grief, and Healing
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Ashley Tabata, a Perinatal Mental Health Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a staff...
DR. REBECCA N. THOMPSON: Fertility, Making Meaning, and her new book "Held Together"!
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson, a family medicine and public health physician from Portland, Or...
MEGAN ROBERTS: Matrescence, Specialized Support Groups & Career Change
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMentioned on today's episode:PSI's Online Peer Support GroupsPodcast: Good HangWatching: Love is BlindReading: Broken CountryE...
KAYLEIGH SUMMERS: The Birth Trauma Mama
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the incredible Kayleigh Summers, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & friend of PSI. ...
KATIE CRENSHAW: Storytelling, Handling Criticism, and Why Authenticity Matters!
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the incredible Katie Crenshaw, an award-winning content creator, public speaker, best-se...
I AM ONE PSI RESOURCE: Online Support Groups (English)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re spotlighting PSI’s Online Support Groups - an incredible, FREE resource available to anyone! PSI Support...
LISA ZEITLIN - I AM ONE Who Holds Space for Healing
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of the loveliest humans on this planet, Lisa Zeitlin. She’s a Perinatal Mental Hea...
DR. NICOLE TAYLOR - I AM ONE Who Created Support To Fill The Gap
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the truly awe-inspiring, Dr. Nicole Taylor – the Medical Director for PSI’s Psychiat...
KARA KUSHNIR - I AM ONE Birth Trauma and Postpartum OCD Survivor, Therapist and Change Maker
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the incredible Kara Kushnir! Seriously, she is impressive. Kara is a perinatal mental he...
I AM ONE PSI Resource: English Helpline with Lisa Zeitlin
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re spotlighting PSI’s English Helpline - an incredible, FREE resource available to anyone! The PSI Helpline...
KAROLINA LAZAROV - I AM ONE Medically Gaslit Birth Trauma Survivor
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down for an I AM ONE Podcast “first”! It’s our first-ever trans-continental conversation (re...
MICHELLE YU - I AM ONE Of Many Who Returned to Work ... Totally Unprepared
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Michelle Yu, a perinatal mental health advocate, PSI volunteer, and the Co-Founder &...
DR. JESSICA VERNON - I AM ONE Mom, OB/GYN, Author, and MMH Advocate
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Dr. Jessica Vernon, a NYC based Board-Certified OB/GYN. She serves as the Membership &am...
DIVYA KUMAR - I AM ONE Bush-Whacking Bridge-Builder to Places I've Never Been
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the incomparable Divya Kumar - a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified psychotherapist, writ...
I AM ONE 2025 PSI Conference-goer: New Orleans Q+A with Rachell Dumas
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re doing something … a little different! We’re sitting down with Rachell Dumas, IAO podcast guest from ep...
I AM ONE PSI Resource: Perinatal Psychiatric Consultation Program with Dr. Nicole Taylor
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re spotlighting PSI’s Perinatal Psychiatric Consultation Program - an incredible & FREE resource (did I...
NANCY GOH KELLY - I AM ONE Systems-Thinker and Maternal Mental Health Advocate (Anxiety)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Nancy Goh Kelly, a PSI coordinator in the state of Minnesota, a skilled healthcare strat...
CHARLOTTE RAMBERG - I AM ONE Mother, Therapist, and Surrogate (Sleep Deprivation, Intrusive Thoughts, Surrogacy)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the incomparable Charlotte Ramberg - a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Licensed Profes...
KAITLYN GARDNER - I AM ONE Cancelled Monthly Subscription (HPV, Cancer Diagnosis, Hysterectomy)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTW: Cancer Diagnosis, HysterectomyOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Kaitlyn Gardner, a passionate Perinatal Mental Health-...
RACHELL DUMAS - I AM ONE Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Survivor (Loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, NICU)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTW: Recurrent Pregnancy LossOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Rachell Dumas, a registered nurse, keynote speaker, and the ...
NICOLE MCNELIS - I AM ONE Angry Mother
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Nicole McNelis - speaker, writer, therapist-mom & mom therapist. For anyone who atte...
AAISHA ALVI - I AM ONE of Many Who Had Trouble Getting Help for Postpartum Psychosis
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Aaisha Alvi, Postpartum Psychosis advocate, writer, and she also has a brand new title –...
KEISHA REAVES - I AM ONE Black Maternal Health Advocate
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Keisha Reaves, a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Licensed Professional Counselor in ...
LISA McCARTY - I AM ONE IVF Mom, Birth Trauma Survivor, Writer & Peer Support Group Leader
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic Birth, Intrusive ThoughtsOn Today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Lisa McCarty, a women’s health a...
COURTNEY GINDER - I AM ONE Pandemic PPD Survivor Turned Advocate
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with our fabulous friend Courtney Ginder, who works at PSI on the Communications team and who...
KRITI LODHA - I AM ONE in 1,000 Turning Pain into Purpose after Postpartum Psychosis
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTrigger Warning: Traumatic Birth, PsychosisOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Kriti Lodha, a successful marketing leader in...
STACEY FIGG - I AM ONE PPA Inpatient Survivor Turned Postpartum Doula & Fierce PMH Advocate
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of our dearest friends and colleague, Stacey Figg. S...
LYNN TURCOTTE-SCHUH - I AM ONE Mom On a Mission to Find Joy Each Day & Help Others Do the Same (Loss, PPA, PPD, Intrusive Thoughts)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTrigger Warning: Intrusive thoughts, Pregnancy LossOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of the world’s loveliest human ...
CLAIRE HEWSON, MC, RCC - I AM ONE Mom Who Needed to Grieve Her Infant Feeding Experience (PPA, Traumatic Birth)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTrigger Warning: Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Claire Hewson, an educator, a counselor & a PhD stud...
Dr. Kat Kaeni, PsyD, PMH-C - I AM ONE Survivor, Perinatal Psychologist, and Podcaster Crushing Stigma about Perinatal Mental Health
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with the one, the only, Dr. Kat Kaeni - Perinatal Mental Health Certified Clinical Psychologist...
CECILY BEANE CULLINAN - I AM ONE Postpartum Doula Bridging the Immense Gaps in Maternal Health Care
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTrigger Warning: Traumatic birth, HemorrhagingOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the lovely Cecily Beane Cullinan - postpar...
LISETTE LOPEZ-ROSE - I AM ONE Latina Pandemic First-Time Mom Turning Her Rage into a Beautiful Passion
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTrigger Warning: Intrusive ThoughtsOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the one, the only, Lisette Lopez-Rose, Assistant Mana...
DR. NICOLE PENSAK, PhD, PMH-C - I AM ONE Clinical Psychologist and PMHD Expert Who Was Rattled By Early Motherhood
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode 31 - Dr. Nicole Pensak, PhD, PMH-COn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Clinical Psy...
JEN HAMILTON & JULIE KOONTZ - We Are One Perinatal Advocacy Sister Act
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the hilarious and dynamic sisterly-duo that is Julie Koontz & Jen Hamilton! We’ll ...
KRISTA MALTAIS - I AM ONE Passionate Parenting Advocate & Postpartum Doula Trainer
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Krista Maltais, an Advanced Postpartum Doula (AdvPCD) and Certified Postpartum Doula Tra...
CHRISTOPHER ROSE - I AM ONE Dad Who Went Toe to Toe With Postpartum Depression
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the magnanimous, Mr. Christopher Rose. He’s a Perinatal Anxiety & OCD survivor who...
MELISSA BENTLEY, LPC, PMH-C - I AM ONE Perinatal Mental Health Nerd
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with a longtime listener, first time caller (or … podcast guest) - Melissa Bentley. Melissa...
PATIENCE RILEY - I AM ONE Military Spouse Who Stopped Surviving and Started Healing After Accepting Help
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with our friend, and Perinatal Mental Health-Certified powerhouse, Patience Riley. Patience i...
CODY ALVEY - I AM ONE Mom Driven to Make a Difference for Others (Anxiety, PPD, ADHD, Intrusive Thoughts)
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTrigger Warning: Intrusive ThoughtsOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the self-proclaimed “Most Devoted Listener of the I...
ESZTER KALMAN - I AM ONE Immigrant Mom Whose Struggle is the Healing Guide for Others
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the fabulous Eszter Kalman, a Licensed Perinatal Psychotherapist, a longtime PSI volunte...
I AM ONE Mom & Mind Podcast Guest
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, you’re in for something … a little different because the microphones have been turned. Emily and I were recent...
KATE JWASKIEWICZ - I AM ONE Loving and Empowering Mom, Recovered and Ready to Help Heal (Anxiety, Rage, Traumatic Birth)
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTW: Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Kate Jwaskiewicz, perinatal mental health advocate and mother of 4 from S...
@pearlsofjasmine - I AM ONE Pharmacist Mom Who Wasn't Immune to Severe PPD
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Jasmine, a pharmacist by trade and a fierce perinatal mental health advocate by heart. I...
JEN GASKELL - I AM ONE PPA/PPD Survivor & Storyteller (PPA, PPD, Gestational Diabetes, Intrusive Thoughts)
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Jen Gaskell, a superstar volunteer of PSI on both the English & Spanish helplines. W...
BRITTANY WELCH: I AM ONE Mom Recovering from Shame, Guilt & PTSD (PPA, PPD, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation)
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal Ideation, Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Brittany Welch, a perinatal mental he...
MIKAH GOLDMAN BERG: I AM ONE Who Transformed Pain into Empowerment (PPA, Bipolar, Depression, OCD)
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Mikah Goldman Berg, a perinatal mental health advocate whose personal experience inspire...
ALEXANDRA PAEZ-FERREIRA: I AM ONE Stigma-Erasing Mamá (Infertility, Loss, Anxiety)
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Pregnancy LossOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Alexandra Paez-Ferreira, a passionate perinatal mental he...
DR. WENDY DAVIS: I AM ONE Grateful Survivor
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the Executive Director of PSI, herself, Dr. Wendy Davis. We had the absolute pleasure of...
TONY PACITTI: I AM ONE Pandemic Twin Dad and Partner of a Postpartum Psychosis Survivor (PTSD, Psychosis)
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive Thoughts, Mania, PTSD On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Tony Pacitti - a writer and a peer su...
SAMANTHA KONIKOFF: I AM ONE Mom Who Discovered She Could Make a Difference (PPA, PPD, PPOCD)
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive Thoughts On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Samantha Konikoff, a guest that is near and dear to ...
SHIVANI HIRALAL: I AM ONE Stigma-Breaking South Asian Mother (PPA, PPD, Loss)
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Pregnancy Loss On today’s episode we’re sitting down with the fabulous Shivani Hiralal - Marketing & Communic...
ELLEN CHANCE, PhD.: I AM ONE Silent Sufferer Turned Empowered Helper | (PPA, OCD)
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Dr. Ellen Chance, a Maternal Mental Health Counselor, who switched her focus from serving sc...
LAURA KILLGORE: I AM ONE Blue Dot Mama featuring: The Blue Dot Project (PPOCD)
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive Thoughts, Traumatic Birth On this very special episode of the I AM ONE Podcast, we’re sitting down with Lau...
SAMANTHA REAVES: I AM ONE PMAD Trifecta Survivor & Pandemic Mom (PPA, PPD, PPOCD)
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive Thoughts On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Samantha Reaves, survivor of a trifecta of PMADs (PPA, P...
JESSICA EKHOFF: I AM ONE Recovered Super Sad Unicorn (PPP, Mania, Bipolar I)
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Episodes of Mania & Delusions On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Jessica Ekhoff, a Chicago-area attorn...
EMILY JANKOWSKI: I AM ONE Community Builder & Therapeutic Gardener (PPA, PPD, OCD)
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Emily Jankowski, Director of PSI’s Climb Out of the Darkness Program & wearer of a...
MAGAN DUNBAR: I AM ONE Frontline Worker & First-Time Mom During a Pandemic (PPA, PPD, PTSD)
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic Birth ExperienceOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Magan Dunbar, a neonatal-pediatric respirator...
SHAWNA BUSH: I AM ONE Military Spouse, PPD Survivor & Mental Health Advocate (PPD)
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we cozy in for an insightful chat with Shawna Bush - a mother of one, military spouse, and currently PSI’s Suppo...
JIGYNA PATEL: I AM ONE Undiagnosed Postpartum Psychosis Survivor (PPA, PPD, Psychosis)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Jigyna Patel - Houston-area mother of 3, and passionate perinatal mental health advocate who...
EMILY CLARK: I AM ONE Twin Mom & Legislation Advocate (PPA, PPD)
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal thoughts On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Emily Clark, a 15-year elementary school teacher turned...
TALEAH BRYANT: I AM ONE Doula, Momma, and Advocate Fearlessly Living In Her Truth (PPA, Pregnancy Loss)
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Taleah Bryant, a certified Holistic Birth Doula, Lactation Educator and Support Groups Assis...
LISETTE WEBER: I AM ONE Canadian Doula & Non-Profit Founder (PPA, PPD)
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive thoughts On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Lisette Weber - Certified Postpartum Doula, Co-founder o...
WE ARE ONE Excited Bunch | SPECIAL EPISODE: Climb Out of the Darkness Program
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text*SPECIAL EPISODE* featuring PSI's Climb Out of the Darkness Program On this inaugural episode of the I AM ONE Podcast, we'll h...
INTRODUCING ... the I AM ONE Podcast!
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to the I AM ONE Podcast, where we chat with Postpartum Support International (PSI) staff and volunteers to discuss why and how t...