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87: Postpartum Anxiety Feb 19, 2018

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We are talking about Postpartum Anxiety today and more specifically, what’s common and what’s cause for concern and treatment. This is a question that moms have so often and I’m happy for Dr. Carly Snyder to come on and dispel some of the confusion.

We touch on the ever present guilt and shame that runs its course through motherhood as well as some ways to cope and manage postpartum anxiety.

Some of what we touch on:

- What is "normal" anxiety in new motherhood

- How can people know when it's becoming more difficult or a clinical issue?

- What kinds of anxiety might a mother experience

- What you can do to begin feeling better

Connect with Dr. Snyder here:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CarlySnyderMD

Twitter - @CarlySnyderMD

Dr. Carly Snyder is one of a small cohort of medical physicians in New York City specializing in reproductive psychiatry. Her unique approach combines traditional psychiatric treatment with integrative medicine-based treatments.

Dr. Snyder is an attending physician on staff in the Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Medical Center. She also holds a teaching appointment at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and is an assistant attending with a teaching appointment at Weill-Cornell in the Payne Whitney Women’s Program.

Dr. Snyder is on the Postpartum Support International (PSI)Board of Directors as the Research Chair. She frequently speaks to various audiences, such as ‘The Pregnant New Yorker,’ and at professional conferences and meetings. Dr. Snyder is also a member of the Women’s Mental Health Consortium. She is the Director of Women’s Health for Family Health Associates.

Her weekly radio show, MD for Moms, can be heard Wednesdays at 1pm ET on the BBM Global Network and TuneIn radio, or anytime on BBMglobalnetwork.com/MD-for-moms. Dr. Snyder’s HuffPost parenting blog shares the MD for Moms moniker.

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86: Natural Postpartum Support Feb 13, 2018

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Katie Flores shares her personal story and how she became an holistic health coach for new mothers.

She describes her depression, a miscarriage, the stress that she felt with her daughter who was fussy all of the time for a whole year and sleep deprived that whole time. She discusses some of her underlying biological factors that added to her experience.

Katie talks about what she sees as root causes and biological contributors to postpartum depression, including trauma, loss physical illness and nutrition. She started her own podcast to address these issues, called Natural Postpartum Support Podcast.

Please note: This is not medical advice. If you are concerned that you may be experiencing some of the things that are discussed in this episode, please contact your Naturopathic Doctor or Primary care doctor.

If you are interested to learn more about Katie and her work, Connect here:

Website: katieeflores.com

For updates on the podcast: bit.ly/naturalpostpartumsupportpodcast

PPD Root Cause Assessment: katieeflores.com/ppdrootcause

FB: facebook.com/KatieFloresFanPage

Instagram: instagram.com/KatieEFlores

Katie Flores is a certified holistic health coach + postpartum depression survivor. Sheprovides a natural approach for moms struggling with postpartum depression so they can show up as their happiest self and connect with their kids in a way they never could imagine. As an integrative nutrition health coach, mother, and advocate, she's discovered that postpartum depression can happen based on a variety of circumstances, but the missing factor that most doctors overlook, is that it can be treated nutritionally. Postpartum depression is a symptom, not the final answer.

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85: The power of our story Feb 05, 2018

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Shame thrives in the dark. Sharing our story and having ourselves reflected out in the world releases that shame. Sometimes we feel relief right away. Sometimes it takes time.

Today I want to talk with you about what happens for you when you hear another person share their pregnancy, loss or postpartum story. I’m talking specifically to the people who are or have experienced a perinatal mood change like depression, anxiety, ptsd, bipolar or psychosis. Or a pregnancy loss. Or a situation similar to yours. What is your experience when you hear others talk about what they went through? What happens for you in your mind, body and soul?

There seems to be such power in listening and being reflected out in the world. In fact, I know there is power in that because it was my experience too….

The hope of this podcast and platform is to offer some way that you are all reflected out in the world. There will be parts of your story that are reflected here in our discussions, maybe not in a single episode, but across several.

If there are moms or dads listening who DO want to share here on the podcast, please reach out to me at momandmind@gmail.com

For some, This may not be the place you feel comfortable, so search for a place that you do. There are really great people doing work that may better reflect your needs.

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84: Understanding Stigma in Perinatal Mental Health Jan 29, 2018

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Stigma is a terrible 6 letter word and it gets in the way of connection, truth, healing and compassion for moms. Dr. Walker Ladd is on to talk about some of her amazing research into stigma, her books about understanding women's stories and her new podcast Rebel Research Radio.

The sting of stigma is so very real and we have internalized it in such a way that we hold shame about ourselves, when we should have understanding. Listen in to hear what Dr. Ladd has to say about mothers and motherhood.

We also touch on some really fascinating facts about what happens with baby DNA!

Connect with Dr. Walker Ladd

Twitter @DrWLadd https://twitter.com/DrWLadd

Facebook: @Rebel Research Radio

https://www.facebook.com/RebelResearchRadio/

Dr. Walker Ladd has been a thought-leader in the field of maternal mental health care for over a decade. Her first book, “Transformed by Postpartum Depression: Women’s Stories of Trauma and Growth (Praeclarus, 2015), was based on her research of the transformative nature of postpartum depression. She just completed a study of the stigma of mental illness for women diagnosed with a bipolar disorder the first year postpartum and is currently working two new studies about stigma. Her next book will be based on her project When Postpartum Grows Up: Reflecting. Researching. Reclaiming. https://whenppdgrowsup.com/. Walker is the host of a new podcast, Rebel Research Radio, on the Mental Health Network Radio, where she interviews leading women researchers about the art of research.

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83: Postpartum Attachment & Bonding Jan 21, 2018

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We are getting into some good stuff today about attachment and bonding in new parenthood. We are talking again with Dr. Juli Fraga about what all of this means and what it means for you and your baby. In particular, what might be going on for a mother experiencing a perinatal mood change.

*We will be touching on the difference between attachment and bonding.

*What can happen in new parenthood when a mother or father is struggling.

*We touch on the ever present shame and guilt.

*Getting support for your perinatal mood change can support good bonding and attachment.

*That you don’t need to be perfect in order to have a good connection.

Connect with Dr. Fraga!

Twitter @dr_fraga

www.drjulifraga.com

Dr. Juli Fraga is a psychologist in San Francisco where she specializes in maternal mental health concerns. Dr. Fraga is also a freelance health writer and she's written about women's health concerns for Refinery29, NPR, Quartz, Psychology Today, The Huffington Post and the Washington Post.

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82: Using Compassion for Perinatal Healing Jan 13, 2018

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Why Compassion? I'll tell you...

I’ve been doing some deep thinking about the podcast, perinatal mental health in general and how to continue the movement forward through our neck of the woods here. I really believe and feel deeply that more information, awareness and support need to get to mothers and families. I believe that we can improve our efforts at prevention too and I’m hopeful to have that reflected in the podcast this year. How can we improve the lives of mothers, fathers, babies, couples? It’s a complicated issue or set of issues...

For now, I’ll talk about one way through this in particular that I see A LOT. Well, maybe two ways.

We need to change our culture of perfection-or-nothing and into a culture of compassion and flexibility. I think this is key to combat stigma, guilt and shame.

I’m going to talk a little bit about developing self-compassion AND how OTHERS can be more compassionate towards those who are suffering.

Short-hand: if you’re in it and suffering, be kind to yourself and allow for learning to happen. If you’re not in it, but looking from the outside… LISTEN, be kind to the person who is struggling and allow you both to learn.

Tune in to this episode to hear more!

I really hope this give you a tool or two in coping and healing through the yuck and getting back to the good!

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81: Fathers & Perinatal Mental Health Dec 18, 2017

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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 challenges and strengths that they may experience.

There are quite a few gems in our talk today, one of which is how the role of fatherhood is changing and adapting to the times…AND thoughts about navigating that. Dr. Fisher’s take on these transitions is not to be missed. I’m sure you’ll want to share this with the fathers, men and partners of men in your life. PLEASE DO!

We also discuss:

- The spectrum of mood changes that fathers might experience postpartum, such as depression, anxiety, anger

- how it affects them, what they might experience

- what their partners might notice

- Looking at the family as a system and how family members affect each other

- What can they do? What kinds of support or therapy, available?

- Coping suggestions

- hopeful messages for fathers

Connect with Dr. Fisher:

Twitter: @SheehanDFisher

Facebook: @SheehanDFisher

Instagram: @DrChefSheehan

Dr. Sheehan Fisher is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, with an appointment at Lurie Children’s Hospital. His research and clinical interests focus on perinatal mental health, with a subspecialty in father’s mental health and role in the family. His aim is to understand the mechanisms that place mothers and fathers at risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and the effect of both parents' mental health on infant health outcomes. He also is passionate about increasing fathers' competence in the home and reconstructing views of masculinity.

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80: Impacts of Relational Trauma on Perinatal Mental Health Dec 11, 2017

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Andrea Schneider, LCSW is sharing with us about how our difficult, toxic or traumatic past relationships might affect our journey into motherhood, fatherhood and parenthood.

This fascinating discussion digs deeper into how we may respond, behave and interact as new parents...based on our own early experiences with our own caregivers, parents or influential difficult relationships.

We chat about:

* What is relational trauma? How does it show up for perinatal mothers and fathers? * What are some signs that a person might notice if they are impacted by this? * What can they do? What kinds of support, therapy, etc is available? * Coping suggestions & hopeful messages

Connect with Andrea:

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreaschneiderlcsw/ https://www.facebook.com/aschneiderlcsw/ Twitter: @SavvyShrink @andrea_schneid Website: Andreaschneiderlcsw.com The Savvy Shrink Podcast: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thesavvyshrinkAndrea Schneider, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in private practice in San Dimas CA. She obtained her BA in Psychology from UCLA and a Masters in Social Work at University of Michigan. Andrea's practice centers on a broad range of concerns related to trauma, including narcissistic abuse recovery, maternal mental health, special needs parenting and grief/loss. She is EMDR trained. Andrea writes a regular blog for Psych Central, as well as The Minds Journal and goodtherapy.org She also has a podcast entitled The Savvy Shrink. In addition to providing psychotherapy for clients in her office and telephonically, she also supervises pre-licensed therapists and provides training for clinics and hospitals in the area.

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79: Stress Less - Mindful Perinatal Coping Dec 04, 2017

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Dr. Diane Sanford is talking with us about coping skills for wellness! Pregnancy and postpartum mental health changes can really take you by surprise and leave you feeling disoriented. When we have skills for coping that we can rely on, it really helps us heal.

Our guest, Dr. Dianed, has been supporting perinatal mothers for many years. Shares a bit about how she's seen the landscape change in supporting mothers. AN she dishes on what she'd like to see more of in support of perinatal mothers.

We talk on:

* Using mind-body and integrative health to support mothers.

* Use able, short skills that fit into the lives of busy people.

* We are often unprepared to cope with difficulty, skills can be really helpful

* How simple skills can support us

* 3-5 minutes of a break from stress is better than NO break.

* Notice your accomplishments!!!!

Connect with Dr. Diane

https://drdianesanford.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/drdianesanford/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdianesanford

Bio

Dr. Diane Sanford is a psychologist, author and educator whose work in health psychology has received local and national attention. In practice for 30 years, she is an internationally recognized expert in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She is co-author of Life Will Never Be the Same (2010), Midlife and Menopause: A Celebration of Women’s Health (1998) and Postpartum Survival Guide (1994).

For the past ten years, she has studied mindfulness-based skills to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, and promote health and well-being. In 2012, she opened the Midwest Mind Body Health Center where she provides counseling and classes in her mindfulness skill program “Stress Less. Live More.” Her newest book, “Stress Less. Live More: Mindfulness if 5 Simple Steps which describes her stress reduction program is now available.

Dr. Sanford obtained her Masters and PhD degrees in clinical psychology from Syracuse University. She completed her internship in 1984 at the Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She is an adjunct faculty member of St. Louis University’s School of Public Health, Department of Community Relations, and on the Medical Advisory Board of BabyCenter.com.

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78: Mother Recovering - Momming Sober Nov 20, 2017

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Annika O'Melia breaks through stigma to share her story about alcohol use in early motherhood and increase awareness about the impact of substance use for perinatal mothers. Annika is speaking out about her experience and has created a podcast, Mother Recovering, that focuses on supporting these mamas.

*She talks about the thought process that happens with substance use and how we sometimes can't see how bad things are getting.

*Substance use is a way to cope, but ends up making things worse.

*Health care providers aren't asking enough questions

*What "normal" drinking limits are for women and how to notice when it's going beyond that limit.

*The social messaging to mothers that drinking is what get's you through motherhood.

*Use compassion when talking with mothers, and mothers who are struggling with substance use.

*What we can do better to support mamas

*Safety concerns that we should consider for kids

*Getting past quitting and onto living

*What coping in a new way can look like

Connect with Annika:

www.motherrecovering.com https://twitter.com/MommingSober https://www.facebook.com/motherrecovering/ Quad City Women’s Therapy, PLLC www.qcwomenstherapy.comBooks & Resources mentioned in this episode by Annika:

"Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol"

"The Drunk Mom"

"Drinking: A Love Story"

She Recovers - http://sherecovers.co/

The Bubble Hour Podcast

Annika O'Melia Bio

Annika O’Melia is a Licensed Independent Social Worker and runs her own private psychotherapy practice, Quad City Women’s Therapy, PLLC, where she specializes in reproductive & maternal mental health. Annika is particularly interested in the impact of trauma and addiction on pregnancy and motherhood and utilizes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to assist clients with trauma recovery. Annika is a mother of four, including twins who just turned one, and has been living in recovery from alcoholism for over six years. Annika is also a survivor of rape and sexual assault and has benefitted greatly from therapeutic and recovery programs in her own personal healing and return to wholeness. Annika hosts a podcast called Mother Recovering that focuses on what it’s like to Mom Sober! For all Episodes, go to www.momandmind.com

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