Podcast appearances and mentions of karen kleiman

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, Maternal Mental Health Month. Maternal mental health needs a massive spotlight on it because it's gone under-recognized and undersupported for far too long.  Karen Kleiman is a well-known international maternal mental health expert with over 35 years of experience. She is an advocate and the author of several groundbreaking books on postpartum depression and anxiety. Her work has been featured in multiple media outlets, including local and national TV, magazines, radio shows, and health websites. Karen founded The Postpartum Stress Center in 1988 and The Karen Kleiman Training Center in 2022. Their work is dedicated to the advancement of clinical expertise and therapeutic strategies for the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Her advanced trainings are heavily influenced by The Art of Holding Perinatal Women in Distress™ model of intervention, created by Karen. She's here to discuss intrusive thoughts and how to determine when intervention is necessary. Join us to learn more!  Show Highlights: Karen's passion for writing, which is still there after 14 books! Karen's purpose in being a compassionate voice to others through her books So many women are still suffering without the support they need and deserve! The harsh reality of the pandemic's effects on new moms The wide range of scary thoughts: “What's normal and what's not?” The truth: Not all moms feel good about motherhood. “How do I know my scary thoughts are TOO scary?” (How to measure a mom's distress) Fact: Not all intrusive thoughts are OCD-related. The biggest problem: Moms aren't telling us how bad they feel. Karen's book, What About Us?, and its guidance on navigating relationships, which ends up being primarily the woman's responsibility Karen's best advice for new moms Resources: Connect with Karen Kleiman and The Postpartum Stress Center: Website, Facebook, Instagram, What About Us?, and Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hillary Waller, a skilled therapist with years of experience at Karen Kleiman's Postpartum Stress Center takes us through a conversation about the transition to motherhood, how matrescence changes us and how we have to talk more about it.   CONNECT DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast

— “The postpartum period is undoubtedly a time of emotional overwhelm, often fueled by the perpetuation of motherhood myths. Recognizing the influence of societal expectations and personal tendencies is the first step toward nurturing your emotional well- being. By debunking motherhood myths and embracing self-compassion, self-care, a growth mindset, and the importance of seeking support, you can cultivate resilience and find joy in the beautiful chaos of motherhood. Remember, you are not alone, and with the right support, you can thrive as a mother and cherish the transformative experience of motherhood.” Valeria interviews Dina Pataki — She is a Certified Integral Coach by New Ventures West (@University of Cape Town) and a Certified Specialist in Perinatal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International. Dina has also trained in the Art of Holding Perinatal Women in Distress model with Karen Kleiman. She holds a B.A. Hons in Psychology and is the mother of two energetic boys! Her own experience of postpartum depression has prompted her to specialize in perinatal mental health. Dina's passion is to support parents who experience mood challenges and struggle adjusting to parenthood. She also supports parents who find themselves in this phase of “reclaiming themselves”, once their little ones have grown a little bit.  But they may feel confused, disoriented, and stuck, not knowing where to start from. Dina offers compassionate, insightful, and transformative coaching. Her method is integral, which is a holistic approach focusing on the mind, heart, and body. To learn more about Dina Pataki and her work, please visit: https://www.dinapataki.com               — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.

It's been estimated that 15%-20% of parents experience postpartum depression, anxiety and stress. Note that these are only the numbers of folks who have reported. The reality is these numbers can be rather larger than estimated. In understanding these statistics, we are going to discuss the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, anxiety and stress and how we can seek help. Often experiencing this can feel isolating, overwhelming and anxiety inducing. We will talk about these common scenarios. It's essential to know which thoughts are common scary thoughts and which thoughts are recommended to be supported with a medical professional.  Today on Yoga | Birth | Babies, we have Karen Kleiman to discuss this topic. She is a well known international mental health expert with over 35 years of experience. She is also an author of a number of groundbreaking books. Karen is also the founder of The Postpartum Stress Center and The Karen Kleiman Training Center. Karen offers wonderful insight about postpartum depression, anxiety and stress. So much is packed into this conversation, but there is so much value in learning about it. I am really excited for you to listen to today's offerings. My hope is this information can provide you additional resources of support and hope.   Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com  Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nadine Grayl is a licensed clinical social worker, a trained deaconess, a pastor's wife, a mom of three, and a fellow Lutheran lady. She's also a survivor of postpartum depression who now has a passion for helping and treating other women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.   Between one in five and one in seven pregnant and postpartum mothers suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders — yet many of these women suffer in silence, ashamed of their feelings, frightened of their intrusive thoughts, and too troubled and weak even to reach out for help.   In this interview, Nadine shares her own story and offers a wealth of personal and professional insights to help Lutheran women better understand, identify, and help those facing a range of postpartum mental health challenges.   Resources referenced in this episode include:  Postpartum.net and the Postpartum Support International helpline: 1-800-944-4773  Mom and Mind podcast  The Wellness Pod podcast This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen R. Kleiman and Valerie Davis Raskin   Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman and Molly McIntyre  Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety by Shoshana S. Bennett and Pec Indman  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

Join Lulie and guest Donalee Rooks, trauma therapist, as they discuss what many women experience after giving birth but few have the resources or tools to navigate well. Show Notes: Contact Donallee by email at: centeringtherapy@gmail.com Or visit her website to learn more about her counseling services both in person and via telehealth appointments: http://www.centeringtherapy.com Bible Verses: Ps 127 3, "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord. The fruit of the womb is a reward." 1 Peter 5:7, "Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." Psalms 40:2, "He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, and set my feed upon a rock." Isaiah 41:10, "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed for I am your God, I will strengthen you, Yes I will help you." Psalms 34:18, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." Matthew 5:3, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." References:  This Isn't What I Expected; Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman, LCSW and Valerie Davis Raskin, MD.   The Anxiety Cure, by Rebekah Lyons books and studies Women's Community Groups: MOPS International Bible Study Fellowship Awana Marriage Retreats and resources:  Family Life Conference Focus on the Family Rebekah Lyons retreats Podcasts:  risenmotherhood.com 

In this weeks episode Jessica Fowler interviews Leslie T. Herhold, LCSW, PMH-C about her book Self-Confidence Strategies for Women: Essential Tools to Increase Self-Esteem and Achieve Your True Potential.  In this episode Leslie shares about the importance of self-confidence and self-esteem.  Not only does she provide some tips for women but for parents as well to help build self-confidence.  Leslie also shares about the tools that can be found in the book to increase self-confidences that she has pulled from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and exposure therapy.   You can connect with Leslie on facebook at @leslietherholdlcsw and instagram @leslietherholdlcsw Leslie Theriot Herhold, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Louisiana State University in 2006. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in maternal mental health, including over a decade of experience in the hospital setting as a social worker for women's and children's services.  She has received extensive training in Maternal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International and Karen Kleiman's Postpartum Stress Center in Philadelphia, PA, and holds a certification in Perinatal Mental Health. She has been in clinical private practice since 2018, and now owns a group mental health practice with two locations in Baldwin County, Alabama.  She provides workshops to nurses, social workers, community agencies, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals. She is a member of the National Association of Perinatal Social Workers, the National Association of Social Workers, and is a volunteer support coordinator for Postpartum Support International.  Her first book, Self-Confidence Strategies for Women, was published in the Summer of 2020.

On today's episode of the "Helping Families Be Happy" podcast, Christopher Robbins, co-founder of Familius Publishing, husband, father of nine, author, fisherman, backpacker, and aspirational musician based in the Central Valley of California is going to talk to Karen Kleiman. She is a well-known international maternal mental health expert with over 35 years of experience. As an advocate and author of several groundbreaking books on postpartum depression and anxiety, her work has been featured on the internet and within the mental health community. Episode Highlights: 00:49: For decades in 1980, Karen founded the Postpartum Stress Center. A treatment and training facility for prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety in 2022, she founded the Care and Climate Training Center LLC, which is dedicated to the advancement of clinical expertise and therapeutic strategies for the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. 02:23: Christopher shares his story and how he learned from his wife that after the birth of one of his children, she went in a deep depression. 04:59: Karen met two women who told stories of not feeling good after they had had their baby some 50 years prior and not telling anybody and sitting alone in the darkness with their shame, pain, sadness, and grief. 06:17: Karen highlights how people are now talking about postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum psychosis. 07:06: Karen shares how can we help our closest family members. 08:04: There are normal hormonal changes and sleep deprivation and all few other things that contribute to a mom's moodiness. 09:26: Karen talks about the speech bubble of new moms where she communicates, that she hasn't slept for two days. She hasn't had a shower. 11:10: Karen talks about the hashtag that they had started. It's hard to be vulnerable when you are a new mom. It's hard to say out loud when you are taking care of an infant. 13:00: What's guiding a new mom's responses are not just the relationship or the cultural expectations. What's guiding this is your own expectations and that often gets in the way no matter what you say she wants to be a good mom. 16:18: Karen talks about the disconnect when super wonderful, attentive husbands are not able to quite get there with their wives. 17:28: For a new mom. don't try to fix anything, just be there and by doing that it helps. 19:23: All new moms cry, but what we want to pay attention to, for example, is how much are you crying? How many times during the day are you crying? 20:11: If postpartum depression symptoms are interfering with your ability to get through the day, then you need more support, says Karen.   22:49: It's ok to not feel good and be a great mom and good moms do have scary thoughts, and we aren't worried about the scary thoughts. 3 Key Highlights Karen explains how it is that women are suffering, not discussing about it and pretending to be, ok? Karen explains how the word postpartum depression means different things to different people, but it's a real thing. Karen explains how the hardest thing about the feelings associated with postpartum depression is that they don't feel like symptoms. Tweetable Quotes "I felt very sad to know that my wife had been struggling with depression after one of our children because I never knew." – Christopher "I hope we are creating safe places for women who learn to go to places where they will be heard and safe." - Karen "We don't want moms to have to diagnose themselves, but we do want to call attention to the fact that there are people who could help her figure out if what she's feeling is ok or not." - Karen "What postpartum women will tell you is it's just not that simple to say I need help." - Karen "I heard someone say to me once they say whenever you meet someone, imagine that it when meet people imagine that at least 50% of them have something really difficult going on their life is that and that estimate is probably really low." - Karen   Resources Mentioned Helping Families Be Happy Podcast Apple Karen: Website Podcast Editing

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 honor of Maternal Mental Health Month, I'm opening up my heart and sharing my postpartum story with you once again; I last told my story way back in Episode 1 in June 2016. I want all of you who know me as Dr. Kat professionally to understand why I am so deeply passionate about the cause of maternal mental health. Join us now! Karen Kleiman is a well-known international maternal mental-health expert with over 35 years of experience. As an advocate and author of several groundbreaking books on postpartum depression and anxiety, her work has been featured on the internet and within the mental health community for decades. In 1988, Karen founded The Postpartum Stress Center, a treatment and training facility for prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety. Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D. PMH-C, “Dr. Kat,” is a perinatal mental health-certified psychologist, author of The Pregnancy Workbook: Manage Anxiety and Worry with CBT and Mindfulness Techniques, and host of the Mom & Mind Podcast, covering personal stories and expert interviews related to perinatal mental health. She is also the board chair of Postpartum Support International, an organization whose mission is to promote awareness, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide. Dr. Kat began specializing in perinatal mental health after her own experience with postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD over 12 years ago. Dr. Kat continues to work virtually with clients across California.  Show Highlights: How Dr. Kat's first pregnancy, even though planned and easy, resulted in a long, difficult labor that jump-started postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD Why new moms struggle to know what's normal, not normal, too much, or not enough How feeling inadequate and incompetent as a new mom was part of Dr. Kat's anxiety and her battle with perfectionism How she felt alone and disconnected even from her husband, and NO ONE knew what was happening on the inside How scary intrusive thoughts put her in emotional turmoil Why shame and stigma are greater for mental health professionals–and will silence them at times How Dr. Kat carried on her therapy work with clients as the depression grew, making her feel trapped, exhausted, embarrassed, and confused How finally taking the PHQ-9 depression screening test for herself finally opened her eyes to the truth of what she was going through How she shut down even with her therapist and turned to a naturopathic physician, acupuncture, and other healing alternatives Why therapists MUST address the suffering client in front of them with curiosity and questions Why Dr. Kat is so deeply driven to help other moms break through and find the help and support to know that THEY WILL BE OK Resources: Connect with Karen: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Book: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts and LinkedIn Check out Karen Kleiman's other books: Website and Amazon Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!  Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 too long, maternal mental health has been underrecognized and underdiagnosed. So many people have suffered without good resources and the proper support in place. Today's guest has vast experience with perinatal mental health, and it allows her to see the long view of how far we've come and how far we still need to go. Join us to learn more! Karen Kleiman is a well-known international maternal mental health expert with over 35 years of experience in the field. She is a strong advocate and the author of several groundbreaking books on postpartum depression and anxiety. Her work has been featured online and in the mental health community for decades. In 1998, Karen founded The Postpartum Stress Center, and in 2022, she founded The Karen Kleiman Training Center, which is dedicated to the advancement of clinical expertise and therapeutic strategies for the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. All of her advanced trainings are heavily influenced by The Art of Holding Perinatal in Distress™ model of intervention, created by Karen. In this conversation, we take a close look at intrusive thoughts and identify those that are normal and those that need an increased level of intervention. Karen's latest book is Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers. Her other books include The Postpartum Partner, What About Us?, This Isn't What I Expected, The Art of Holding in Therapy, and Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts.   Show Highlights: Why Karen writes books as a unique avenue to empower moms How the pandemic doubled and tripled exponentially the anxiety and fears for new moms How the “scary thought” range can vary from mild to very awful–and they don't always come with thoughts of hurting your baby or yourself Why postpartum depression doesn't always feel like symptoms–but like the mom is broken How to know if scary thoughts are “too scary” by measuring a mom's distress: How much is it interfering with her ability to get through the day? How much is it interfering with who she is and how she functions? How women are built to function well with very high levels of distress Why Karen hopes her book can help moms ask for help when they need it What the statistics show around intrusive thoughts about harm to a mother's baby How every new mom experiences some obsessions and compulsions around their baby's safety Why the core of Karen's work has become holding space for the authentic suffering of moms when they think they are “fine” Why relationship problems have to be addressed along with postpartum depression and anxiety Why connection to a partner is the #1 most important way to help a suffering mom Resources: Connect with Karen: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Book: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts, and LinkedIn Check out Karen Kleiman's other books: Website and Amazon Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!  Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin is joined by writer Becky Vieira, the woman behind the funny motherhood IG account @wittyotter and author of Enough About the Baby. Becky shares her scary journey through postpartum depression and how she found support. Join in as they discuss mental health, anxiety, rage, boredom, loneliness, and the woes of breastfeeding. She reminds listeners that putting our needs first isn't selfish and that the whole motherhood martyrdom thing is on the outs. They laugh and cry and help us all breathe a collective sigh of relief.  Disclaimer: This episode contains conversations about depression and suicide. Take care of yourself. It's okay if you want to skip today's episode. Follow Becky @wittyotter Buy her book Enough About the Baby PPD support: Karen Kleiman @postpartumstress Postpartum Support International 

In this episode, the Woman Beings sit down for a third interview with Meghan Tschanz, a writer, women's rights advocate, and host of the Faith and Feminism podcast. Meghan recently became a mother, and she delves into her birth experience, going through miscarriage, and how her pro-choice stance has evolved since. Meghan is a Woman Being favorite - you'll love this one! Follow Meghan: https://www.instagram.com/meghantschanz/https://www.instagram.com/faithandfeminism/ Women Rising by Meghan Tschanz: https://www.ivpress.com/women-rising Resources Mentioned: Fair Play by Eve Rodsky: http://bit.ly/3ZVt3Ys Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman: http://bit.ly/40iICJg A Complicated Choice by Katey Zeh: http://bit.ly/3ZYBbaq Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/ If you want to help support our content, feel free to shop these affiliate links from brands we love! Girlfriend Collective: https://girlfriendcollective.pxf.io/jWdG4Z --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbeingpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@womanbeingpodcast Website: https://www.womanbeingcommunity.com/

In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss postpartum psychosis. The Lindsay Clancy case has been covering news outlets for weeks and has started a conversation about postpartum psychosis. Regardless of if she actually was experiencing postpartum psychosis or not, the reality is postpartum psychosis is a very real and rare mental health disorder. In this episode I briefly touch on postpartum depression and anxiety, as well as psychosis in general. I then discuss postpartum psychosis symptoms, risk factors, and outcomes. Further, I discuss treatment for postpartum psychosis, the lack of guidelines we have for treating postpartum psychosis, and the general lack of support for individuals in the postpartum period. Resources:www.postpartum.netInterventions for the Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum PsychosisA Review of Postpartum PsychosisBooks:Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen KleimanNot Your Mother's Postpartum Book by Caitlin Slavens & Chelsea BodieThe Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann JonsonThis Isn't  What I expected by Karen Kleiman &  Valerie Davis RaskinWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Welcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughSupport the show

Join us for Dear NICU Mama's annual conference 'Courage Lives Here' on November 5th! This virtual conference is for both past and present NICU moms, birthing parents, and the providers that support them! Featuring Hilary Waller, MS, LPC, Director of Education and Programming/Psychotherapist at The Postpartum Stress Center, and Parijat Desphande, renowned high-risk pregnancy specialist, author, speaker, and NICU mama.A HUGE thank you to our sponsors Gate City Bank, Sanford Health, Essentia Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, and Angel Eye Care for making it possible to offer our ticket price at a reduced rate of $65!This special event will offer the opportunity to learn about trauma after the NICU, meet NICU mamas from around the world, and discover the courage inside of you in your journey of healing. For more information and to get your ticket today, head to www.dearnicumama.com/events!Hilary Waller, MS, LPC, is a psychotherapist who specializes in the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She is the director of education and programming at The Postpartum Stress Center outside of Philadelphia, which was founded by renowned perinatal expert Karen Kleiman and has been recognized in Philly Magazine as a "Center of Excellence" for Maternal/Fetal Care. In addition to providing direct care services to individuals, couples and groups at the center, Hilary serves as an instructor with Karen Kleiman, providing a quarterly 12 CE hour postgraduate advanced training for clinicians across the US and abroad who want to specialize in treating the perinatal population. She conducts workshops and trainings for maternal mental healthcare providers as well as non-clinical staff working with the perinatal population. Hilary co-authored the second edition of Karen Kleiman and Amy Wenzel's Dropping The Baby and Other Scary thoughts. Her forthcoming clinical workbook on the treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, co-authored by Karen Kleiman, will be published by PESI Publishing.Parijat Deshpande is an author, speaker and the CEO of a global, boutique company dedicated to reducing pregnancy complications and ending preterm birth. On a mission to end the high-risk pregnancy crisis, she has served and supported hundreds of women through her programs, one-on-one work and bestselling book, Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Haley and McKinsey are our guests for this week's episode.  They both have stories about postpartum depression, and want to share how different their situations were, between the two of them.  Haley & McKinsey's goals for sharing their stories was to show how different perinatal health looks for different people, & to get rid of the shame surrounding mental health.  They also shared their perspectives on some ways that we can help someone who might be going through some difficult times.  These ladies also talk about what helped them to heal, and their lives now while they continue to work on themselves and their mental health. Make sure to check out the resources they shared, below.  We hope you enjoy this episode. •Fighting Forward by Hannah Brencher •Come Matter Here by Hannah Brencher •Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mother's by Karen Kleiman • postpartum.net   They have a text help line in English and in Spanish, resources about group therapy, & a lot of educational resources. Help for mom's, dad's, grandparents, etc.  Online support groups.  Phone calls with a licensed therapist, & can be anonymous. •The Anya Project -  Instagram, Light Keeper's membership, biannual retreatsMenders: Love & Leadership in Health SystemsMenders reimagine what is possible in healthcare to creatively address structural...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Y'all I'm on my soapbox today. Make sure you're ready to hear my true thoughts on the things people think are useful to say to a person going through whatever their perinatal journey is. I quote the book, The Art of Holding in Therapy, by Karen Kleiman, and I'm not going to spoil it for y'all, but suffice to say, telling someone to do yoga to combat fertility struggles is, say it with me, counterproductive. Quit with the Advice Already! | Let's Discuss... Thanks so much for joining me for this episode of, Let's Discuss… with Meg Duke. I'd love for you to write a review of my podcast on your app, and don't forget to subscribe so you get a notification when new content is posted. Take a moment to leave a 5-star rating, too! You can also support this podcast by purchasing a monthly subscription at the amount of your choosing at https://anchor.fm/letsdiscusswithmeg/support. Follow me at @TherapyByMeg on Instagram and TikTok, and find Meg Duke LCSW-S on Facebook. You can also look for Let's Discuss… content by searching the hashtag, #LetsDiscussWithMeg. Let's Discuss… with Meg Duke is executive produced by David Presley and produced by Meg Duke. Our theme song was written and performed by Antwone McDuffie.

The topic of this episode is rather specific. It's something we haven't addressed on the podcast until now and have only briefly explored elsewhere. It's something that carries a heavy stigma and the weight of expectation. It's something that impacts 20% of people who are pregnant or give birth. We're talking about perinatal—that's before, during, and after pregnancy—mood and anxiety disorders that include depression, irritability, and heightened anxiety.    To help us paint a picture of what these struggles can look like, we'll be talking to Ceara Pertain, who will not only share her own difficult journey with a traumatic birth experience and a myriad of mood disturbances that followed—but will cast a net of compassion for those entering or facing motherhood. And to guide us in understanding these challenges and how treatment can range from therapy and medicine to movement and sunshine, we'll be joined by counselor Leighya Richard.   Ceara Pertain, is an Air Force veteran, an Intuitive Life and Soul Coach, a Master Resiliency Trainer, a Yogi, an author, a blogger, and a poet. She lives with her mystical daughter and her black cat, and is a self-confessed book-and-crystal fanatic.   Leighya Richard is a licensed mental health counselor, wife, and toddler and “pandemic baby” mom. She works to support and advocate for women's health and to empower those facing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Show Notes (Links of ours and guests):   Download a transcript of this episode at twloha.com/podcast.   Follow TWLOHA on social media at:   twitter.com/TWLOHA   instagram.com/twloha/   facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms/   Visit our FIND HELP page of mental health resources at twloha.com/find-help/.   Get connected for free, 24/7 to a trained crisis counselor via Crisis Text Line by texting TWLOHA to 741741.   Connect with our team by emailing podcast@twloha.com.   Learn more about the podcast and previous episodes at twloha.com/podcast. Download TWLOHA's daily-use self-care app, The Hopeful, at twloha.com/thehopeful/.  Read Ceara's blog by going to twloha.com/blog/author/ceara-pertain/.  For perinatal mental health resources, visit anxiouslyexpecting.com/ and postpartum.net/.  Purchase “Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts” by Karen Kleiman at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641701307/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_WR0A5TDRS5AMH5NPHNC5.   Credits:   This episode of the TWLOHA podcast was hosted by Chad Moses and produced by Rebecca Ebert. Music assistance was provided by James Likeness and Ben Tichenor. 

Today's episode is all about the common experience of intrusive thoughts. We'll define what these are, the reasons they are so distressing and how they can impact our lives, and how to use psychological tools to reduce their impact. I'll also share information and resources about treatment, including information about postpartum OCD. To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comLinks:To learn more about the group for Anxiety of Parenting in COVID: https://annaglezermd.com/announce-anxiety-parenting-groupBooks by Karen Kleiman: "Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts" and "Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts." 

Today's home birth story features Jamie Lazzeri, an Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner, DONA Trained Birth Doula and Holistic Pregnancy Coach.  Jamie talks about her obsession with birth before becoming a mother, her doula work and how that all influenced the kind of birth she wanted to have for her and her baby.  She also shares a number of great resources that helped her in her journey - including the importance of learning from and sharing birth stories and the benefits of prenatal yoga.  Jamie's birth was peaceful and empowering overall. Coming out of the birth, she realized a number of triggers that brought on PPD and activated hidden PTSD, related to past sexual trauma. She realizes that her birth opened up the space to look at the traumas and begin to heal. This is an incredibly courageous and important conversation to have, as many experience this but do not talk about it.  From Jamie: “I wish I had heard someone talk about this so I could have gotten the help I needed before going through that for so long and I imagine if I'm able to be on your podcast, there will be birthing people that could benefit from this information and not feel alone.”  Things we talk about in this episode: Importance of birth stories Why home birth Prenatal yoga Resources for birth and postpartum planning PPD and PTSD EMDR therapy Links: Resources that Jamie listed: Hypnobirthing Evidence Based Birth  Spinning Babies  The Birthful Podcast The Informed Pregnancy Podcast Birth Kweens Podcast "The Birth Partner" by Penny Simkin "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin "When Survivors Give Birth" by Penny Simkin and Phyllis Klaus "The Mama Natural Week-By-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth" by Genevieve Howland "Birthing From Within" by Pan England and Rob Horowitz "Breastfeeding Made Simple" by Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett "The First Forty Days - The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother" by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven and Marisa Belger "This Isn't What I Expected - Overcoming Postpartum Depression" by Karen Kleiman and Valerie Davis Raskin Jamie's Instagram Doing It At Home book on Amazon DIAH website DIAH Instagram DIAH YouTube DIAH Resources DIAH Merch Give Back to DIAH

Content Warning: Examples of various type of intrusive thoughts Episode description: On today's episode we're going to talk about Intrusive Thoughts in the Perinatal Period. I'm going to share the clinical definition, what this looks like in real-life, when it's a good idea to ask for help and how to cope with these types of thoughts. I experienced intrusive thoughts in the Postpartum period, and I will share this experience with you. Let's open up this discussion to reduce the barriers to seeking help and the shame that can come with these thoughts. Highlights:2:33 - What are Intrusive thoughts? 4:13 - Different types of thoughts.  7:52 - What does this look like in real-life? 9:28 - Creating meaning around intrusive thoughts. 10:45 - Shame and guilt.12: 28 – Intrusive thoughts knock us out of our window of tolerance.14:20 - Developing compulsions. 15:00 - When to ask for help.15:35 - Barriers to disclosing intrusive thoughts.18:50 - Coping with intrusive thoughts.21:52 - The process of managing the thoughts.24:53 - Normalizing anxiety.26:26 - Anchoring in the Self, trusting ourselves.28:17 - Other ways to cope.Resources: An incredible book for new parents is “Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts” by Karen Kleiman. And a great book for clinicians and parents is Karen Kleiman's book “Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts: Breaking the Cycle of Unwanted Thoughts in Parenthood”, from which I have used a lot of information for this post as well as in my work with clients. You can find more information at www.perinatalwellbeing.ca on Instagram @perinatalwellbeing_ontario or by email info@perinatalwellbeing.ca You can find information and free online support groups at Postpartum Support International www.postpartum.net 

Research shows that 100% of new moms and dads experience scary or intrusive thoughts.Why do these thoughts happen?Do they mean you're a bad mom or that you'll hurt your baby?How can you cope with these anxiety-inducing thoughts?Join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I interview top-selling author Karen Kleiman of the Postpartum Stress Center in Pennsylvania. Together, we will share helpful insights and tools for you to use right now to soothe your anxiety.Click to listen now!

Postpartum anxiety affects many, if not most, new moms and dads. This anxiety can feel hard to cope with. What's normal and what isn't? How can you know?Are there any 'magic tools' to help you cope with postpartum anxiety?In this special episode, join me, Dr Yulia Koba, as I interview top-selling author Karen Kleiman of the Postpartum Stress Center in Pennsylvania. She will share with you multiple practical tools you can use right now to help soothe your anxiety.Click to listen now!

Today I'm joined by Jenna Overbaugh, licensed professional counselor, certified personal trainer, and mom. Jenna's speciality is in treating OCD and anxiety, educating her clients and giving them the tools they need to manage their recovery independently. She is also passionate about offering guidance and resources for the world to better understand OCD, particularly in mothers. She is the host of her own podcast called All the Hard Things and is a therapist for nOCD. Today Jenna explains to me what OCD really is, how and why it shows up in motherhood and how OCD is treated in therapy. She shares her personal story of postpartum OCD and her beliefs on what needs to change in postpartum care when it comes to mental health. “We need to be screening every mom for PPA,OCD, and trauma in addition to depression.” - Jenna Overbaugh Links: Christie's Website: https://www.sasssays.com Christie's Instagram: @sasssays Jenna's Website: https://www.jennaoverbaugh.com/ Nocd Website: https://www.treatmyocd.com/ Jenna's Instagram: @jenna.overbaugh Jenna's Podcast: https://www.jennaoverbaugh.com/podcast Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Moms-Have-Scary-Thoughts/dp/1641701307 Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts by Amy Wenzel and Karen Kleiman: https://www.amazon.com/Dropping-Baby-Other-Scary-Thoughts/dp/0415877008 International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/  

Steph interviews Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW about how partners can navigate common relationship challenges postpartum. Karen Kleiman is the founder and director of The Postpartum Stress Center. She is the author of several books on postpartum depression and just released a new book called What About Us? A New Parents Guide to Safeguarding Your Relationship. They discuss how a variety of relationships are impacted by the transition to motherhood and how to overcome those challenges. If your relationship needs some TLC after baby or if you want to prepare for the potential challenges ahead, this is a must listen! Topics Discussed: How the pandemic has made things exponentially harder for new moms Common relationship challenges new parents face How to keep the spark alive even when you're feeling touched out What to do if you find yourself feeling resentful  First steps for more clear communication Show Notes: postpartumstress.com (The Postpartum Stress Center) postpartum.net (Postpartum Support International) GOOD MOMS HAVE SCARY THOUGHTS: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers WHAT ABOUT US: A New Parents Guide to Safeguarding Your Over-Anxious, Over-Extended, Sleep-Deprived Relationship For more support @postpartumstress (Instagram/Facebook/twitter) Listen to today's episode on our website Karen Kleiman, MSW, licensed, clinical social worker, is founder and director of The Postpartum Stress Center. She is author of several books on postpartum depression and an internationally recognized postpartum depression expert. In 1988 she founded The Postpartum Stress Center, a treatment and training facility for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. In addition to her clinical practice, Karen teaches an advanced post-graduate course for clinicians based on The Art of Holding Perinatal Women in Distress™ model of intervention and provides training programs for healthcare professionals and mentoring opportunities for therapists who specialize in the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. This Episode's Sponsors  Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley's products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks.  Receive 15% off your purchase by using code DOCTORMOM at checkout or head to paleovalley.com/doctormom    Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women's health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM50 for $50 off Needed's Complete Plan! Light therapy is a rare treatment that really is one-size-fits-all. Busy moms can benefit from more healthy light in their lives. Light Therapy provides many health benefits like enhanced cellular function and ATP energy production, better skin, increased blood flow, better sleep and faster recovery after workouts. Visit joovv.com/doctormom and use code DOCTORMOM for $50 off your first purchase. INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

Karen Kleiman joins host Dr. Carla Marie Manly to discuss What About Us: A New Parents Guide to Safeguarding Your Over-Anxious, Over-Extended, Sleep-Deprived Relationship, which will be available everywhere books are sold on 9/14/2021, and is available for pre-order now. https://www.familius.com/book/what-about-us/ ABOUT THE BOOK: "Karen Kleiman's wisdom about not only taking care of the mother and her well-being, but also her partner and their whole system at large, helps us all stay connected to our partners and loved ones during a tumultuous, life-changing, and potentially relationship-taxing time. . . . God bless Karen for her support in helping us all integrate every relationship within our 'new normal' as parents. Her humor, experience, wisdom, and insight are like a port in the most heart-spinning of storms." -Alanis Morissette The demands of a new baby can test a couple's relationship like nothing else! When we factor in sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, depression and anxiety, and different personalities, life with a newborn can feel a bit CRAZY. Couples tend to misinterpret this rough patch as a sign that something is wrong with the relationship, but when couples take steps toward open communication and safeguard their relationship, they can face everything new parenthood throws at them together. From the team behind the bestselling Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts comes a new guidebook of short essays, comics, and quick journal prompts about the stressful newborn stage, the struggles that so many new parents face, and the skills you need to tap into your strength as a couple. ABOUT KAREN: Karen Kleiman is a well-known international maternal mental-health expert with over thirty-five years of experience as a psychotherapist, teacher, and writer. As an advocate and author of several groundbreaking books on postpartum depression and anxiety, her pioneering work has influenced personal and professional populations within the perinatal mental health community for decades. In 1988, Karen founded The Postpartum Stress Center, a treatment and training facility for prenatal and postpartum depression/anxiety disorders where she treats individuals and couples. ABOUT Illustrator Molly McIntyre: Molly McIntyre is an artist, illustrator, and animator living in Brooklyn, New York, with her family. Her work has been featured in the upcoming Netflix series Worn Stories, the book Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts (Karen Kleiman, Familius), Bitch magazine, Everyday Feminism, Scary Mommy, and Psychology Today, and shown in exhibitions throughout the US and in Japan.   

EPISODE 31 There is growing awareness around signs of postpartum depression. However, there is a condition that isn't talked about nearly as much, and that is perinatal rage. This anger often comes out of nowhere, and is not consistent with your normal personality. Many people who experience this feel shame, and it can impact your relationships and the way that you're functioning day to day. However, it doesn't have to continue. There are ways to get help.  Our guest today, Dr. Ashurina Ream, is a clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health. She began pursuing this speciality after her own experience with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Ream is describing to us what perinatal rage is, the common risk factors, and how to get support.   In this episode we discuss: -What postpartum rage is and when it most commonly occurs -The difference between postpartum rage and typical postpartum hormones -When and where to seek professional help -How to talk to your partner about it -Ways that postnatal screenings can be dramatically improved   Resources mentioned: -postpartum.net -Managing Mom Rage Workshop -Learn more about Karen Kleiman at postpartumstress.com   Connect with Dr. Ream: -psychedmommy.com -Online Workshops -Instagram: @psychedmommy   Connect with me on Instagram @motherhoodmeetsmedicine. For full show notes, head to lynzyandco.com/motherhood-meets-medicine-the-podcast/ Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine. Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

Trigger warning: this episode contains some content that may be triggering for some individuals including suicidal ideation and other scary (but mainly normal) symptoms and thoughts, including scary intrusive thoughts of people with Postpartum depression and other disorders. Sarah speaks with her therapist and licensed social worker Ronnie Vehemente about WHAT perinatal mood disorders are, WHO can get it, WHEN it can occur and HOW long. We also discuss COPING mechanisms and how to get help if you are struggling! We hope this episode makes those out there thinking they are insane that the thoughts and feelings you are having are NORMAL, you are not CRAZY!This episode is a must hear for anyone who has suffered a pregnancy loss, infertility, is currently pregnant or has had children that are suffering in any way with mental health. This is also a must hear for partners of these individuals!RESOURCES:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::Ronnie Vehemente's Practice if you'd like her to be you therapist too!:Email: ronnie@familyroomla.com Website: https://www.familyroomla.com/Some books to help: The Postpartum Anxiety Workbook, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman, etc.Some phone numbers: SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.Postpartum Support International WebsiteHelp for mom, family and dad1.800.944.4773Support groupsNATIONAL CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisisNational Suicide Prevention Hotline and Website1-800-273-8255www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Call for yourself or someone you care about; free and confidential; network of more than 140 crisis centers nationwide; available 24/7

Carla Marie Manly, PhD, and Karen Kleiman, MSW, discuss the Familius title Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts. Over 90 percent of new mothers will have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves. Yet for too many mothers, those thoughts remain secret, hidden away in a place of shame that can quickly grow into anxiety, postpartum depression, and even self-harm. But here's the good news: you CAN feel better! https://www.familius.com/book/good-moms-have-scary-thoughts/ Author Karen Kleiman—coauthor of the seminal book This Isn't What I Expected and founder of the acclaimed Postpartum Stress Center—comes to the aid of new mothers everywhere with a groundbreaking source of hope, compassion, and expert help. Good Mothers Have Scary Thoughts is packed with world-class guidance, simple exercises, and nearly 50 stigma-busting cartoons from the viral #speakthesecret campaign that help new moms validate their feelings, share their fears, and start feeling better. 

In her latest book, Good Mommy's Have Scary Thoughts, author Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW, shares her wisdom on how mothers feel and the self compassion we can give ourselves to help get us through difficult times.  In this conversation, we go deep into my prenatal depression and her decades of experience as a therapist for prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression.  Follow her https://www.facebook.com/postpartumstresscenter2/and https://www.instagram.com/postpartumstress/?hl=en

"People are not just birthing babies—they're birthing themselves as parents.” - Tara Campbell Lussier, cofounder of Arrow Birth Getting ready to have a baby is no small feat. We've somehow turned this millennia-old rite of the human experience into work. There are books to read. Conversations to be had. Things to buy. Your body and nutrition to prep. Seemingly huge decisions to make. This beautiful, natural experience can suddenly seem so overwhelming—which is why you want someone who is warm and wise by your side. My guest in this episode is that person. As you'll hear when we first start talking, I first met Tara Campbell Lussier when my wife and I were looking for a Doula before our daughter was born. Tara, Monica, and I quickly hit it off and we're so glad that we did. Tara was present for the births of both of my kids and she holds a special place in the heart of our family. But after spending nearly 12 years running a vibrant solo doula practice in northern Virginia, Tara is now the cofounder of Arrow Birth—an online platform that is revolutionizing birth education around the world. I was honored and very happy to have been a part played a part in Arrow's Discover Birth Education Course, and it's been a thrill to see Tara and the rest of her a wonderful team getting media coverage and winning accolades for the amazing work they're doing. In This Episode, We Talk About: What a doula can offer Why I wanted to step out of my doctor role for the birth of my children Arrow's platform bringing all the best experts from all facets of pregnancy, birth, and beyond—and what Tara learned by spending so much time speaking with them A few lessons Tara has learned starting a business as a busy mom The most important ways a mom can prepare herself for childbirth How to prep for post-delivery The biggest unmet needs in postpartum care What we should be saying to & asking of moms in the postpartum period—both to best support them and to better recognize postpartum anxiety & depression What moms actually need from visitors once they're home with the baby How Tara & Arrow are supporting moms and babies around the world …and much more! Tag me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn, and let me know what you think about my conversation with Tara Campbell Lussier! Important Resources for You to Use: Book Mentioned In This Episode: The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for Living with Postpartum Depression - by Karen Kleiman, MSW

Stephanie and Dr. Elana recap the episode with Karen Kleiman on the topic of her new book Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts. They discuss why self care is necessary and not just a luxury, how you can figure out what you actually need to feel better, and how to support your mama friends who are struggling. This episode is full of great takeaways for any mama–whether you are currently experiencing some postpartum anxiety or depression or not. We’d like to say a special thank you to May’s Podcast Partner: Coconu, an organic coconut-based lubricant. Get 15% off your order on their website with the code WHOLEMAMAS. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: Self care into a necessary nourishing practice rather than a luxury The power of the #speakthesecret campaign Helping moms figure out what they need How we can best support mom friends who are in distress How our negative thoughts can get the best of us Why not taking your thoughts so seriously can be one of the best tools! Show Notes: Ali Miller’s Website Anti-Anxiety Diet Book The HMHB Weekly Email Series Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program Nourish Kids Medicine Kit and Ebook Dr. Elana’s Medical Center: Nourish Medical Center Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive The Whole Mamas podcast is led by Stephanie Greunke, a registered dietitian, and Dr. Elana Roumell, a naturopathic doctor, both trained in functional medicine and passionate about pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatrics. They invite experts on the show, answer burning questions, highlight key points, and make sure you feel empowered to take action. Find Whole Mamas and the Whole Mamas hosts on Instagram @wholemamasclub, @stephgreunke, @drelanaroumell, and at www.wholemamasclub.com. Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with well known international maternal mental health expert, Karen Kleiman about what needs to change within our communities, healthcare, and society for new moms to get better postpartum care. Karen has been seeing postpartum women for over 30 years in her clinical practice.  She is the author of 11 books on postpartum mood disorders, she writes both from the patient and clinical treatment perspective. She also helped thousands of women heal through her own clinical practice. She is based outside of Philadelphia where she founded and is the Executive Director of the Postpartum Stress Center. Her new book is called Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother's Day can be a mixed bag of emotions. Some mom's love to be celebrated by their kids and partners. Some moms struggle with feelings of loneliness, pain, or loss. And others, may be feeling underappreciated or like they simply want a break on Mother's Day. Whichever camp you tend to fall into, host Lindsay Aerts talks with maternal mental health expert, and author of Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts, Karen Kleiman about what mom's really need on this day. Karen Kleiman is a well known international maternal mental health expert for over 30 years. She has authored 11 books on postpartum mood disorders and how to treat them. She also helps women heal through her clinical practice. She is based outside of Philadelphia where she founded and is the Executive Director of the Postpartum Stress Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with well known international maternal mental health expert for over 30 years, Karen Kleiman about her new book Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts. They talk about what scary thoughts are, how 91% of moms have these unwanted, intrusive thoughts after having a baby and yet they're not often talked about. Lindsay and Karen discuss why they happen and when to be concerned that you need professional help. Karen Kleiman is the author of 11 books on postpartum mood disorders, she writes both from the patient and clinical treatment perspective. She also helped thousands of women heal through her own clinical practice. She is based outside of Philadelphia where she founded and is the Executive Director of the Postpartum Stress Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph interviews Karen Kleiman, MSW about her #speakthesecret campaign which helps new moms validate their feelings, share their fears, and start feeling better. Over 90% of new mothers will have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves, but many are afraid to tell anyone. Moms are left feeling confused, frustrated, or scared about what these thoughts mean. On this show we reduce the shame and stigma and encourage moms to find a safe place to express themselves. This interview is a must listen for all new mamas and we hope you share this with all the new mamas in your life. We’d like to say a special thank you to May’s Podcast Partner: Coconu, an organic coconut-based lubricant. Get 15% off your order on their website with the code WHOLEMAMAS. Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook. Topics Discussed: How common “scary thoughts” are for new moms How shame and stigma prevents new moms from getting help How to determine normal postpartum experiences from postpartum mental health concerns Support for postpartum partners   How to support a friend or loved one postpartum Show Notes: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts book Karen’s Postpartum Stress Center The HMHB Weekly Email Series Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program Nourish Kids Medicine Kit and Ebook Dr. Elana’s Medical Center: Nourish Medical Center Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram Whole Mamas Podcast Archive Karen Kleiman, MSW is well known as an international expert on postpartum depression. Her work has been featured on the Internet and within the mental health community for decades. In 1988, Karen founded The Postpartum Stress Center, LLC, a treatment and training facility for prenatal and postpartum depression/anxiety disorders where she treats individuals and couples experiencing perinatal mood & anxiety disorders.   Kleiman is also the author of several books on postpartum depression, including This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression (1994), The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for Living with Postpartum Depression (2001), What Am I Thinking? Having a Baby After Postpartum Depression (2005), Therapy and the Postpartum Woman (2009), Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts (2010), and Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts (2019). Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.

Don't forget to share the show on social media or leave us a review for a chance to win the book Good Moms have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman! (not sponsored) Do you ever feel like you need someone to tell you what to do when you have a hard day? Guess what? You can be that person by creating a checklist of things to do when you're not feeling your best.  Today, I'm talking about how this idea came to me and how I have found it helpful, and then I break it down and tell you my personal checklists for when I have a down day or an anxiety day.  Here are some links that I reference in the show:  Playlists on Spotify Christian Songs for Mom feel your feelings upbeat encouraging Kalms Tablets  L-Theanine Yoga with Adriene A great beginners practice A soothing practice specifically for anxiety   What does your personal checklist look like? Leave a comment at www.mamasmentalhealth.com, send me an email at hello@mamasmentalhealth.com, or find me on Instagram @mamasmentalhealthshow.

In this episode, Alanis talks with Karen Kleiman about postpartum depression and all the activity that it entails from depression to anxiety to stress. Below are books by Karen Kleiman which are referenced or discussed in this podcast: This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression The Art of Holding in Therapy: An Essential Intervention for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Perinatal Distress Therapy and the Postpartum Woman: Notes on Healing Postpartum Depression for Clinicians and the Women Who Seek their Help Dropping the Baby and Other Scary Thoughts: Breaking the Cycle of Unwanted Thoughts in Motherhood Moods in Motion Tokens of Affection: Reclaiming your Marriage After Postpartum Depression The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for Living with Postpartum Depression What Am I Thinking?: Having a Baby After Postpartum Depression  

Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW Oh, this is such a great chat! We talk about helping pregnant and postpartum mothers, Karen's scope of work, training providers so they can really help these moms and of course, her latest book "The Art of Holding in Therapy: An Essential Intervention for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety". Great stuff! Karen Kleiman, MSW, LCSW, is Founder and Executive Director of The Postpartum Stress Center. Founded in 1988, The Postpartum Stress Center is a treatment and professional training center for pregnancy and postpartum depression and anxiety.  She is author of 9 books on perinatal distress including the groundbreaking title: This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression, now in its second edition, and Therapy and the Postpartum Woman. Her latest book is The Art of Holding in Therapy: An Essential Intervention for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety.  All I can say is...Get all of the books! Please find more of Karen's work and information here: Website: http://postpartumstress.com/ Twitter: @ppstresscenter Instagram @postpartumstress Fb: The Postpartum Stress Center

What can you do to reclaim your marriage during and after maternal depression, postpartum depression, anxiety, grief, or major life stress? My guest, prolific author and international perinatal mood/anxiety disorders expert, Karen Kleiman, says we must start working on our relationship while working to overcome our challenges if we want our relationship to last. Based on her book, “… Read more about this episode...