Mom and Mind | Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
Episodes
275: Advocacy Through Climb Out of the Darkness and I AM ONE Podcast
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have a very special episode today, as we’re hearing from two guests about their important work through Postpartum Support International that is b...
274: Healing From Paternal Postpartum Depression with Kevin Seldon
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are highlighting the importance of mental well-being for fathers worldwide. Today’s episode features a devoted father who shares his perso...
273: Paternal Mental Health: The Emotional Wellness of Fathers
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fathers are often overlooked in the conversation around perinatal mental health, and that needs to change. June is not only the month of Father’s Da...
272: A Dance in the DSM: My Tango with Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and OCD
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all can learn from the stories others share about their struggles. Perhaps the most important benefit of that kind of sharing is to let people know...
271: The Importance of Pelvic Health
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is an overall lack of information and education about pelvic health in the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum world. A new mother’s ability to c...
270: Black Maternal Mental Health with Keisha Reaves, LPC, PMH-C
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maternal mental health has a profound impact on individuals, couples, families, children, and our society as a whole. It’s important that every pare...
269: Dr. Kat's Postpartum Story - Interviewed by Karen Kleiman
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a very special episode because I not only have the pleasure of hosting this podcast, but I am also the guest. Yes, that's right! Today, in ho...
268: "Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts" with Karen Kleiman
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue in the month of May, Mental Health Awareness Month! We always need more awareness and advocacy for mental health in general, but for far t...
267: Groundbreaking Spanish Language Perinatal Mental Health Training and Resources
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sabemos que 1 de cada 7 mujeres (1 de cada 10 padres) experimenta síntomas de depresión y ansiedad durante su etapa posparto. Los Trastornos del Est...
266: Supporting LGBTQ+ and Non-Traditional Families with Marie Sloane
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation around parenting in non-traditional families needs to be expanded and better understood in today’s world. More and more families ar...
265: Functional Medicine and "The Family Nervous System™"
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to a person’s nervous system during times of stress, specifically in the transition to parenthood? The impacts of this stress on an ind...
264: Encore of Unwell Women with Elinor Cleghorn
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a replay of one of my most popular episodes that I’m sure you will enjoy. Please tune in and share with your friends. We, as wo...
263: Coping Through Treatment-Resistant Postpartum Depression with Lynn Wilhite
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The message of today’s conversation is that postpartum depression and anxiety don’t always have simple, easy fixes. Medications, therapy, and othe...
262: Impacts of High Functioning, Severe Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today shares her personal story of severe postpartum anxiety and depression while appearing in a high-functioning state to those around her. ...
261: Parenting Stress and Coping with Your Child's Medical Condition
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hearing that your child has a medical diagnosis throws a new kind of stress and strain into the parenting arena. Whether the diagnosis is transient or...
260: Immigration and Culture Shock: Coping Through PPD and PPA with Eszter Kalman
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Perinatal mental health is important for every new mom, but there are extra challenges for moms who are immigrants living in a country and culture tha...
259: Journey Through Infertility and Having a Gestational Carrier with Lizzie Smith
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We know that family building can happen in many different ways. Today’s show highlights one of the most harshly judged routes to having a child. Let...
258: Postpartum Psychosis with Michele Davidson, PhD, CNM, PMHNP-BC, PMH-BC, SANE, RN
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Postpartum psychosis is a topic we have highlighted on the podcast before, but the need for more information about this devastating condition always i...
257: Native Hawaiian and Pasifika Perinatal Mental Health
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding culture is extremely important, especially in the field of perinatal mental health. The cultural context has everything to do with how s...
256: Managing Overstimulation for Highly Sensitive Parents
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s important topic is near and dear to my heart. We are discussing what it’s like to be a highly sensitive parent, and if you’ve listened f...
255: Sexual Abuse Survivors and Perinatal Mental Health with Deborah Flam
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is about the effects of sexual abuse on pregnant, birthing, and postpartum people. This topic may be difficult for some, even though we...
254: Mental Health Challenges through Miscarriages, Pregnancy, and Postpartum with Megan Monds, LCSW
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people experience some kind of mental health condition through pregnancy and postpartum. The reproductive journey brings many challenges, and tod...
253: Healing Through Trauma from Birth and the Pandemic
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Those trained in perinatal mental health can still struggle with perinatal mental health conditions. Having professional knowledge of the issues doesn...
252: Preparation and Prevention of Perinatal Mental Health Conditions with Kayce Hodos, LCMHC, PMH-C
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s focus is on thinking ahead in your perinatal mental health journey. Most of us learn about our problems as they are happening, and we have t...
251: No More Shame: Therapists Need Help, Too
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about your own mental health can be even more difficult if you work in the mental health field. There is shame and stigma attached to a therap...
250: Coping with Holiday Burnout
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode and a New Year! A new year brings times of reflection, especially with all that we’ve been through over these last few ye...
249: Supporting Moms and Babies Through Occupational Therapy
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s focus is on pediatric occupational therapy and how it helps many families with a variety of feeding, swallowing, and developmental issues. M...
248: Challenges of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety in a Rural Community
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a perinatal mood disorder is challenging on its own, but it becomes even more difficult in rural communities where the right resources are not ...
247: High-Risk Pregnancy, NICU, and their Impact on Living with Bipolar 1
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnancy and the postpartum bring multiple challenges. The difficulties can escalate to a much higher level when a mental illness is involved. The go...
246: More Than: PPD Healing and Supporting Suffering Mothers
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today shares her story of pregnancy and postpartum where she experienced “the sampler platter” of issues. Her experiences were varied, an...
245: Postpartum in the Pandemic with Courtney Ginder
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story comes from a postpartum depression survivor during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s normal for parents to have worry and anxiety when sickness ...
244: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety's Impact and Healing Journey
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s story is from a mom who experienced postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and rage. Many of us have been through one or more of these symptom...
243: Postpartum Anxiety and Coping with Congenital Birth Defects Diagnosis
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even though postpartum anxiety is common and carries less stigma than it once did, things escalate to a whole new level when a birth defect diagnosis ...
242: The Value of Fathers and the Black Voice in Parenthood
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m excited to introduce you to my guest, who is doing amazing work with fathers. His work is very important and very needed in today’s world, and...
241: From Pregnancy Anxiety to Making Impactful Change for New Parents with Anne Wanlund
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even in our modern world, we still have progress to make in terms of education around pregnancy, motherhood, and maternal mental health. Education and...
240: The Parental Leave Playbook with Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world of parental leave is difficult to navigate. Understanding your rights, options, and the law can be incredibly confusing. How do you prepare ...
239: Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Expert Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To continue with our focus during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Dvora Entin joins us for her second time on the podcast. Today, she will ...
238: Pregnancy and Infant Loss: A Story of Loss, Healing, and Helping others
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All through October, we are covering stories of those who have lived experiences of pregnancy or infant loss. As always with episodes with sensitive i...
237: Pregnancy Loss: Termination for Medical Reasons
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will be hearing stories of people’s lived experiences in these losses, along with exp...
236: You Are Not A Sh*tty Parent
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to today’s show! Parents have an unfortunate knack for being too hard on themselves, comparing themselves to others, and living in constant ...
235: Centering the Mother and Healing with Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy with Rebecca Geshuri and Jessica Sorci
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode features a different take on perinatal mental health conditions. It’s a fresh and more expansive perspective on the things that ta...
234: Super Sad Unicorn: A Memoir of Mania with Jessica Ekhoff
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We learn many things from the stories of others. In our quest to spread information, education, and compassion about the many topics we cover on Mom &...
233: Healing from Birth Trauma and Postpartum Anxiety
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I love hearing personal stories about someone’s experience, and I’m always honored to share those with you on this podcast. It is powerful to hear...
232: Healing from Postpartum Depression through Songwriting and Therapy
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show takes a look at postpartum depression through a firsthand account of the struggle to understand and heal. My guest is another example t...
231: Return to You: A Postpartum Plan for New Moms with Natasha Sriraman, MD, MPH, FAAP
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today shares bits of her personal motherhood story, along with a glimpse at her new book for moms-to-be, new moms, and moms with other childr...
230: Teachers Deserve Better. Advocating for Bereavement and Paid Family Leave with Jackie Mancinelli
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that teachers are underpaid, but they are also undersupported emotionally in times of pregnancy loss and postpartum difficulties. The need...
229: Shades of Blue Project and Black Maternal Mental Health Week
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is another story of a spectacular someone who turned their personal grief into a mission to help others. Our focus is on the disparity ...
228: Waiting for a Psychotherapy Appointment
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast is six years old this month! With well over 220 episodes, I’m thrilled to know we are reaching so many people in the US and about 90 oth...
227: Parenting Through Collective Trauma
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a good time to acknowledge the trauma that is raging around the world, which just adds to the stress from the challenges we have come through w...
226: Healing Intergenerational Wounds While Navigating HG, Feeding Aversion, Postpartum Depression and Anxiety with Jocelyn Lam
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During pregnancy and parenthood, we listen to SO many voices telling us what we should look like, feel like, and do. The stereotypes can be frustratin...
225: "Unwell Women" with Elinor Cleghorn
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We, as women, have absorbed much history into ourselves over time regarding our bodies and our health. We wonder why we feel unheard and dismissed, an...
224: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month with Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome! Today’s show highlights some important upcoming dates in the world of perinatal mental health as we celebrate Maternal Mental Health Awaren...
223: Perinatal Loss, Adoption, and Creating the Black Angel Mom Community
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today shares her personal story and clinical perspective of her complicated journey into motherhood. Her story includes the support of reprod...
222: Postpartum Psychosis, Failed Healthcare, Trauma and Recovery
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show looks at postpartum psychosis, a much-misunderstood condition, and diagnosis. Unfortunately, we usually hear about this condition after...
221: "Happy with Baby...When Partners Become Parents""
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As couples move into life with a new baby, many changes come with that new little arrival. Everyone has their expectations about what life will be lik...
220: Rage in Motherhood
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are digging into the topic of rage in motherhood, specifically, postpartum rage. We will discuss what it is, why it happens, what it feels li...
219: Fertility and Perinatal Mental Health with Dr. Marissa Long, Psy.D, MAOB
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show features a dear friend and colleague as we discuss the mental health impacts on fertility and perinatal mental health. The mental healt...
218: Collective Stress, Burnout, and Coping Through COVID Times
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s focus comes from what has been on my mind and what I hear from many people. Families are feeling the squeeze right now with collective stres...
217: Managing a Physical Disability During Pregnancy and Postpartum
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show gives us a unique perspective on pregnancy and the postpartum while managing a physical disability. Join us to hear our guest’s inspi...
216: Understanding Attachment and Bonding with Bethany Warren, LCSW, PMH-C
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show focuses on attachment and bonding. Some parents feel immediate love and connection with their new baby, but for many, they struggle to ...
215: Postpartum Depression
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many misconceptions about postpartum depression, what it is, and how it manifests itself. This episode will clear up some of the myths and b...
214: Parental Burnout with Shelley Kemmerer, PA-C
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Parents have experienced burnout for generations, but it’s only recently that parent burnout has been recognized as something that needs support. To...
213: An Undiagnosed Postpartum Depression Turned Into A Therapist's Passion
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Therapists are under unique pressure to “have it all together” when pregnancy and parenthood challenges come along. The truth is that no one is im...
212: Pregnancy and Infant Loss
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode turns to pregnancy and infant loss as we acknowledge October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We want to spend time hon...
211: Support for Men's Mental Health in Fatherhood
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking about how partners are affected and transformed in their journey into parenthood. Fathers need support and education just like mothers ...
210: Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents with Kara Hoppe, MFT
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show focuses on your relationship during pregnancy and the postpartum period. My guest shares her experience through postpartum depression a...
209: Parental Mental Health - Factoring in Fathers with Jane Honikman
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is an important one in the field of parental mental health. Unfortunately, fathers are often overlooked in many aspects of parenthoo...
208: Perinatal Loss, Black Women, Birthing and Protecting Wellness
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest shares her story of pregnancy losses and the resulting anxiety and depression that made the journey to parenthood very challenging. Jo...
207: Christine's Story Through Postpartum, Anxiety, Colic, Stress, and Healing Through it All
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode covers the personal story of a mother who has been through postpartum anxiety, severe colic, and complicated family transitions. Thr...
206: Healing After Miscarriage, Birth, and Postpartum Anxiety
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show marks five years of this podcast. It’s been an unbelievable journey speaking to guests who share their stories and experiences so we ...
205: Destigmatizing Intrusive Thoughts with Dr. Nichole Fairbrother
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety and intrusive thoughts can be horrifying experiences for new parents. My guest is making significant contributions to the field of perinatal m...
204: Cultural Narratives in Motherhood, Immigration and Perinatal Mental Health
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to celebrate Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, we take a deep dive into the cultural factors that affect perinatal mental health....
203: When Pregnancy Isn't "Magical": Anxiety, Depression and Treatment with Actress Liz Masucci
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We can all draw strength and community from the stories of others. Today’s guest uses her talents in acting, producing, and writing to inform and ed...
202: Coping with a Fetal Diagnosis and Supporting New Parents through Occupational Therapy
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are a parent or hope to be a parent someday, we all have assumptions about what pregnancy should be like. What we can’t control is how i...
201: The Pregnancy Workbook with Dr. Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for my big announcement? I wrote a book! I’m so excited to tell you all about it in today’s show. The Pregnancy Workbook: Manage Anx...
200: Multiple Pregnancy Losses - Impacts on Mental Health and Subsequent Pregnancies
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest shares her personal story of recurrent pregnancy loss, including early miscarriage and multiple ectopic pregnancies. She shares how he...
199: Personal Experience with Postpartum Depression: Insights about Babies' Language Development
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s always helpful to hear someone’s personal story because it will resonate with many more people than they might think. My guest today shares h...
198: Pressure of Perfectionism in Motherhood
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
197: Burnout and Managing Overwhelm with Dr. Kat
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How are you? Sometimes it’s hard to check in with ourselves in the busy-ness of daily life, especially in these pandemic days when our self-care opt...
196: Reproductive Psychiatry, Latinx Psychiatrist, Pandemic Pregnancy and More
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is packed with helpful information about taking medication during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We’ll also take a closer lo...
195: Paternal Postpartum Depression: David Levine
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s topic is important, but it is hugely stigmatized in our culture. You may not have even heard about paternal postpartum depression, but my gu...
194: The Highly Sensitive Mother
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that the challenges of new motherhood can be many--and overwhelming. If you are an HSP (highly sensitive person), then those challenges ma...
193: Postpartum Anxiety with Dr. Carly Snyder
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Mom and Mind, I’m your host, Dr. Kat. Anxiety is at an all time high with covid, political stress, social justice stress, holidays and co...
192: Colic, Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show covers a topic of great concern and high stress for many parents. Many of us don’t understand colic and how to soothe a colicky baby....
191: A Journey Through Preeclampsia, NICU, PPD, and Finding Hope
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even though there is much variation in the stories that women share here on the podcast, it’s amazing how many similarities they share. In today’s...
190: Postpartum Body Image, Disordered Eating, and Finding Freedom
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Weight-loss struggles, eating disorders, endless dieting shame--we all know what it feels like to be stuck with these issues. None of these contribute...
189: High-Risk Pregnancy Story and Support for Moms
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Having a high-risk pregnancy and being put on bed rest brings many challenges to a woman already...
188: Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome and Loss of a Twin
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. Mom & Mind honors all of the loss families who are grieving the loss of a child. There is no tim...
187: Transition to Motherhood: Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum and Lessons Learned
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hearing personal stories gives us a unique insight into the nuances of the journey into parenthood, which differ from one person to the next. Today’...
186: Impacts of a Rough Upbringing on Transition to Motherhood
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The journey into motherhood can be filled with many challenges. The situation is worsened if one grew up with a difficult relationship with one or bot...
185: Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Postpartum Anxiety
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is about an important topic that isn’t talked about very often. We’ve all heard of morning sickness, but there is a much more sever...
184: Personal Journey of Birth and Adoption as an Adult Sexual Assault Survivor
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In many ways, our life experiences around reproduction impact us and our mental health significantly. Today’s show focuses on the story of adult sex...
183: Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and OCD - Alisa's Story
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorder can leave you feeling lost, alone, and confused by the symptoms. This is why it’s so important that we hear pers...
182: Pediatricians' Important Role in Perinatal Mental Health
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are constantly learning more about the importance of mental health and its impact on the overall health of parents, children, and the entire family...
181: Fathers and Perinatal Mental Health
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have the honor of hearing from Dr. Sheehan Fisher about new fathers, the transitions they may go through when a baby comes along, as well as the ch...
180: There's More to My Postpartum Story
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My goal is for the show to be a mix of personal stories, expert interviews, information, and education. Even though my story isn’t usually at the fo...
179: Black Women Birthing Justice
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking with Professor Chinyere Oparah and Dr. Sayida Peprah, who are part of the Black Women Birthing Justice collective. Today we are discuss...
178: Linet's Story: Healing from PPD and PPA
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Going through a postpartum mental health event can be a transformative experience. Many survivors feel inspired to change the course of their lives an...
177: The Loss of a Postpartum Mother and Wife
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No one will escape this life without feeling the pain of loss, and there is no better way to channel that pain than through creating something beautif...
176: Mother Burnout
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In honoring Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, today’s topic is mother burnout. It’s something a lot of us moms feel, but we often don’t re...