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Mom and Mind
Posptartum Depression is real. And it's only part of the story. We dig in to ALL of the stuff that no one tells you about, but you NEED to know. Dr. Kat, Psychologist and specialist in perinatal mental health, interviews moms, dads, experts and advocates about how to cope, manage and recover from pe...
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448: “Girl Climber” Emily Harrington: Becoming a Mom as an Elite Athlete
In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by Emily Harrington, one of the most successful and versatile professional climbers in the world. Emily disc...
447: What the FDA Panel Got Wrong About Antidepressants in Pregnancy
Our conversation today is on the recent FDA panel about the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy—and all the ways the panel got it wrong. It’s n...
446: Behind The Sessions: 2 am Pep Talk Pt. 2 - Anxiety and Intrusive Thoughts
Today, I’m bringing you the second part of my 2 am Pep Talk. This time, I’m really focusing on supporting new parents, especially those of you who mig...
445: Motherhood's Unspoken Struggle: Understanding Maternal Rage
Maternal rage is, unfortunately, more common than we want to think. The worst part is that not many people are talking about it, which only adds to th...
444: Empowered Beginnings: The Impact of Doulas on Maternal Wellness
This episode explores how doulas integrate themselves into the healthcare system to enhance outcomes for mothers, families, and babies. There are coun...
443: Behind the Sessions: 2 am Pep Talk, Part 1: The Night Feels Heavy
We are starting something different today that will carry through the next few Behind the Sessions episodes. I’m tackling those “middle-of-the-night”...
442: The Sleep and Temperament Connection: Understanding “Little Livewires” with Macall Gordon, MA
Today’s episode brings you interesting insights into the connection between sleep and temperament. We dig into the science and psychology behind why i...
441: Understanding the Impacts of Maternal Near-Miss
Today’s topic is maternal near-miss. If that term is unfamiliar, please join us to learn more about this perinatal scenario that profoundly impacts ma...
440: Behind The Sessions: What Moms Google and What They Say
In today’s episode, I want to discuss the feeling many people have that “something’s not right,” but they may not have the words to articulate exactly...
439: Caring for Two: The Essentials of Psychiatric Medication in Pregnancy with Dr. Stacy Stuart
“I have to stop taking my mental health medications during pregnancy, right?” This question is a common one for pregnant moms, and the answer might su...
438: Together Through Trials: Navigating Infertility as a Couple with Rebecca Reddin, LMFT, PMH-C
Today’s episode covers infertility and its impacts on a couple. We recognize that these challenges can be stressful on a relationship, and our goal is...
437: Behind the Sessions: One Big Thing We Are Missing About Mother Instincts
One goal of this podcast is to shed light on aspects of our self-perception that have been in the shadows. Moms often feel shamed and judgmental about...
436: Healing After Birth Trauma and Postpartum Preeclampsia with Courtney Costello, LMSW
Today’s guest tells her story of birth trauma, postpartum preeclampsia, and how therapy helped her to process her emotions. I’m thrilled to have Court...
435: Complex Conversations: Using Compassionate Communication in Perinatal Care
Today’s episode focuses on patients who receive devastating news during the perinatal period. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common, and comp...
434: Behind The Sessions: Re Release - Breastfeeding, D-MER and Maternal Mental Health
You may think that postpartum depression covers all aspects of perinatal mental health issues that new mothers face. The fact is that there are other...
433: Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation About Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood with Dr. Jessica Vernon, OB/GYN
Today’s guest returns to the podcast with her passion for perinatal mental health, and I’m honored to share our conversation with you about her work a...
432: From Pain to Purpose: Building Resources for Perinatal Mental Health After Birth Trauma with Beth Partain, LCSW
Today’s guest is sharing her story as a survivor of postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and birth trauma caused by random placental abruption....
431: Behind the Sessions: Letting go of Guilt About Not Being Present in Postpartum
Today’s episode explores a crucial topic that warrants our attention. We are discussing the after-effects of postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety...
430: When Suffering is Minimized: The Journey Through Undiagnosed Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Disorders with Alyssa Verge
We are hearing Alyssa’s story in today’s episode. She shares her experience with postpartum anxiety, depression, and OCD, as well as her lifelong batt...
429: “Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage” with Jessie Harrold, Author, Coach, and Doula
Today’s topic is all things matrescence as we look at the book, Mothershift: Reclaiming Motherhood as a Rite of Passage. We will discuss the process o...
428: Behind the Sessions: The Weight of the Mental Load
The end of the school year and the transition to summer bring different types of mental load for parents. There is a shift in schedule, priorities, an...
427: Breaking Down the Supermom Fallacy with Stacy McCann, LCSW
Have you felt the pressure to be a “supermom”? We are examining the supermom fallacy, which often accompanies thoughts like, “I’m a failure, I can’t k...
426: Healing Journey After Postpartum Psychosis, with Nancy Di Nuzzo
Today’s guest shares her story of postpartum psychosis, including the contributing factors, navigating the healthcare system, the overall lack of unde...
425: Behind the Sessions: Declines in Maternal Health and Mental Health
Today’s episode focuses on a recent article in JAMA Internal Medicine regarding maternal mental health in the United States. I’ll explain and summariz...
424: The Impacts of “Mom Shame” on Mental Health with Allie Barker, LCSW
In this important episode, we explore mom shame, the difference between guilt and shame, and common triggers for guilt. One of the biggest contributor...
423: Couples’ Intimacy After Baby Arrives with Dr. Shoshana Bennett
As we arrive at Episode 423, we’re celebrating 9 years of the Mom & Mind Podcast! I never imagined this possibility, but I’m so honored to share these...
422: Behind the Sessions: International Fathers’ Mental Health Day
The focus of perinatal mental health is often on mothers, but we can’t discount the importance of fathers’ mental health on children, families, and re...
421: "More Than Blue" Documentary with Dr. Lee Cohen
Today, Dr. Kat speaks with Dr. Lee Cohen about his powerful new documentary, More Than Blue. Dr. Cohen shares the inspiration behind the film, how it...
420: HappiNest: Revolutionary Emotional Wellness for Parents in India with Dr. Paridhi Mehra
Many places in the world still need perinatal mental health resources. In most cases, the key to accessibility is someone with the vision and passion...
419: Behind the Sessions: Encore Presentation of Episode 197, Burnout and Managing Overwhelm
For today’s episode, I’m bringing back an episode from pandemic times. We are featuring an encore presentation of Episode 197, Burnout and Managing Ov...
418: Navigating the Transition into Biological Motherhood as a Stepmom with Jasmine Yow
We have covered many aspects of the transition into parenthood, but the perspective shifts with many complexities when you are a stepmom. That’s our f...
417: Healing from Birth Trauma to “Unveiling Motherhood: Poems of Postpartum Resilience”
Sharing our stories helps more people process and understand their experiences. Today’s episode features another resilient guest using her difficult j...
416: Behind the Sessions: Grief and Identity When IVF Doesn’t End with a Baby
A wide range of perinatal mental health topics come up in my therapy practice, including issues with conception, birth, postpartum, and much more. I f...
415: An Inside Look at the ”So Glad You Asked” Podcast with Dr. Ruta Nonacs and Allie Hales
We just celebrated Mother’s Day, which may not have been what you expected. It can be a complicated day when people don’t show up or recognize you as...
414: The Motherload: Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood" with Author Sarah Hoover
This week is Maternal Mental Health Week, and many organizations are joining us in being as loud as possible to spread the word that these conditions...
413: Encore! In Conversation with Alanis Morissette and Postpartum Support International
Today, May 1, is the first day of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. I’m bringing back this special episode from last year; it’s a listener favor...
412: From Postpartum Depression to Creating Connections for Moms with Allison Kushner, founder of BeeKyn
It’s always uplifting to hear how some people are inspired to turn the worst experience into something positive to help others. Join us to hear Alli’s...
411: “NORMALIZE IT: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women’s Lives”
It’s no secret that silence, stigma, and shame surround many of the major moments of grief and loss in women’s lives, especially during pregnancy loss...
ENCORE: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts with Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW
Instead of a normal Behind the Sessions episode today, I’m featuring a great interview with Karen Kleiman from a previous show as we approach May, Mat...
409: “A Light After Nine” A Story of Losses, Resilience, and Empowering Mothers
I’m welcoming Rachell Dumas to the show today. She is a maternal health advocate, registered nurse, and the founder of A Light After Nine, a nonprofit...