Podcasts about postpartum health alliance

We are recording Season 3 of the Resilient Birth podcast. Meanwhile we have selected our favorite episodes for you. In this episode, Justine and Sarah interview Lacey Castilleja Fisher, a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist. Lacey specializes in working with parents and parents-to-be who have experienced sexual trauma, as well as individuals dealing with a range of mental health issues. Lacey shares two quotes that resonate with her work: one by Natasha Trethewey about the importance of telling a story to heal from trauma, and another by Resmaa Menakem about the discomfort of healing. The conversation explores the power of storytelling, the use of sandtray therapy and expressive arts in therapy, and the personal experiences that led Lacey to her work. In this conversation, Lacey discusses how she creates safety in the sandtray experience. She emphasizes the importance of selecting diverse materials and figures, and speaking to the activating potential of the miniatures. Lacey also explains how she incorporates EMDR into sandtray therapy and adapts the practice for the perinatal population. She shares insights on finding and collecting miniatures, as well as the importance of open curiosity and not assuming the meaning behind a client's tray. The conversation highlights the power of storytelling and the versatility of expressive art therapy. Keywords: therapy, trauma, storytelling, sandtray therapy, expressive arts, perinatal trauma, birth trauma, EMDR, perinatal mental health, storytelling, expressive art therapy Takeaways Telling a story is an important part of healing from trauma. It allows individuals to process and integrate their experiences. But telling a story does not have to be verbal. Sandtray therapy and expressive arts can be powerful tools in therapy, providing a nonverbal and creative way for clients to explore and express their emotions and experiences. The journey of parenthood can bring up feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt, especially for individuals with their own trauma history. EMDR can be incorporated into sandtray therapy. Adapting sandtray therapy for the perinatal population involves gaining expertise in perinatal mental health and being thoughtful about the miniatures that represent the different feelings and experiences during the perinatal period. Open curiosity and not assuming the meaning behind a client's tray are important aspects of facilitating the therapy. Storytelling in sand tray therapy goes beyond verbal expression and includes the selection and creation of scenes in the tray. Sound Bites "No words are off limits. No stories are off limits." "The expressive arts and sandtray therapy allow different parts that are closed off to open up." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:24 The Power of Storytelling and Quotes 06:21Using Sandtray Therapy and Expressive Arts 10:00 Introduction to Sandtray Therapy 12:09 Working with Non-Verbal Parts and Sensations 17:01 The Process of Building and Creating in Therapy 21:47 Personal Experience and Trauma-Informed Work 27:28 Creating Safety in the Sandtray Experience 30:05 Incorporating EMDR into Sandtray Therapy 33:28 Adapting Sandtray Therapy for the Perinatal Population 36:28 Finding and Collecting Miniatures 39:36 Facilitating Open Curiosity 42:46 The Power of Storytelling in Sandtray Therapy On the Resilient Birth podcast, Justine and Sarah explore the impact of trauma across the perinatal period, from trying-to-conceive to pregnancy, from childbirth to postpartum and parenting. Through an inspirational quote that drives our weekly conversations about trauma and healing, Justine and Sarah explore topics such as birth trauma, parenting as a survivor, and finding healing with vulnerability and compassion that support birthing people and birth professionals. Each week, listeners leave with takeaways to utilize in their lives and/or clients. Justine and Sarah hold the stories they share with honor and respect with the hope to impart knowledge, increase understanding, and bear witness to this challenging topic. Sarah is a licensed mental health counselor, educator, and mom of three. She walks with a story of trauma from before and as a result of her perinatal experience. Justine supports survivors of trauma through perinatal coaching and childbirth education. As well as being a mother of three, she holds a Ph.D. on representations of consent and sexual violence. Learn more about Sarah and Justine's course called Trauma Informed Fundamentals here: https://resilient-birth.mykajabi.com/traumainformedfundamentals Lacey Castilleja Fisher, LPC-S, RPT-S, PMH-C, is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor and a Certified Mental Health Professional with a mental health private practice in southwest Austin. Lacey has worked in a variety of settings including in a Children's Advocacy Center to provide counseling to children that experienced sexual abuse and their families, and she decided to take the experience she had there and apply it to private practice. She built her practice around supporting children and adults that had experienced sexual abuse/assault and found a passion working with parents and parents to be when their sexual trauma was activated in the perinatal period. This led to Lacey learning as much as she could about perinatal trauma, pregnancy and infant loss, NICU trauma and fertility struggles. Lacey finds that the parents she works with respond well to EMDR, IFS and sandtray therapy at her counseling practice. Lacey has served as the Clinical Director for the Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas and now serves on their advisory board. Lacey has shared this article with us about sand tray therapy (https://wjstp-ojs-txstate.tdl.org/wjstp/article/view/25), as well as an upcoming workshop she is hosting called "Storytelling in the Sand: Using Sandtray Therapy to Cope with Perinatal Trauma and Loss: http://www.openheartcounselingatx.com/store/p2/storytellinginthesand.html.

In this episode, Justine and Sarah interview Lacey Castilleja Fisher, a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist. Lacey specializes in working with parents and parents-to-be who have experienced sexual trauma, as well as individuals dealing with a range of mental health issues. Lacey shares two quotes that resonate with her work: one by Natasha Trethewey about the importance of telling a story to heal from trauma, and another by Resmaa Menakem about the discomfort of healing. The conversation explores the power of storytelling, the use of sandtray therapy and expressive arts in therapy, and the personal experiences that led Lacey to her work. In this conversation, Lacey discusses how she creates safety in the sandtray experience. She emphasizes the importance of selecting diverse materials and figures, and speaking to the activating potential of the miniatures. Lacey also explains how she incorporates EMDR into sandtray therapy and adapts the practice for the perinatal population. She shares insights on finding and collecting miniatures, as well as the importance of open curiosity and not assuming the meaning behind a client's tray. The conversation highlights the power of storytelling and the versatility of expressive art therapy. Keywords: therapy, trauma, storytelling, sandtray therapy, expressive arts, perinatal trauma, birth trauma, EMDR, perinatal mental health, storytelling, expressive art therapy Takeaways Telling a story is an important part of healing from trauma. It allows individuals to process and integrate their experiences. But telling a story does not have to be verbal. Sandtray therapy and expressive arts can be powerful tools in therapy, providing a nonverbal and creative way for clients to explore and express their emotions and experiences. The journey of parenthood can bring up feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt, especially for individuals with their own trauma history. EMDR can be incorporated into sandtray therapy. Adapting sandtray therapy for the perinatal population involves gaining expertise in perinatal mental health and being thoughtful about the miniatures that represent the different feelings and experiences during the perinatal period. Open curiosity and not assuming the meaning behind a client's tray are important aspects of facilitating the therapy. Storytelling in sand tray therapy goes beyond verbal expression and includes the selection and creation of scenes in the tray. Sound Bites "No words are off limits. No stories are off limits." "The expressive arts and sandtray therapy allow different parts that are closed off to open up." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:24 The Power of Storytelling and Quotes 06:21Using Sandtray Therapy and Expressive Arts 10:00 Introduction to Sandtray Therapy 12:09 Working with Non-Verbal Parts and Sensations 17:01 The Process of Building and Creating in Therapy 21:47 Personal Experience and Trauma-Informed Work 27:28 Creating Safety in the Sandtray Experience 30:05 Incorporating EMDR into Sandtray Therapy 33:28 Adapting Sandtray Therapy for the Perinatal Population 36:28 Finding and Collecting Miniatures 39:36 Facilitating Open Curiosity 42:46 The Power of Storytelling in Sandtray Therapy On the Resilient Birth podcast, Justine and Sarah explore the impact of trauma across the perinatal period, from trying-to-conceive to pregnancy, from childbirth to postpartum and parenting. Through an inspirational quote that drives our weekly conversations about trauma and healing, Justine and Sarah explore topics such as birth trauma, parenting as a survivor, and finding healing with vulnerability and compassion that support birthing people and birth professionals. Each week, listeners leave with takeaways to utilize in their lives and/or clients. Justine and Sarah hold the stories they share with honor and respect with the hope to impart knowledge, increase understanding, and bear witness to this challenging topic. Sarah is a licensed mental health counselor, educator, and mom of three. She walks with a story of trauma from before and as a result of her perinatal experience. Justine supports survivors of trauma through perinatal coaching and childbirth education. As well as being a mother of three, she holds a Ph.D. on representations of consent and sexual violence. Learn more about Sarah and Justine's course called Trauma Informed Fundamentals here: https://resilient-birth.mykajabi.com/traumainformedfundamentals Lacey Castilleja Fisher, LPC-S, RPT-S, PMH-C, is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor and a Certified Mental Health Professional with a mental health private practice in southwest Austin. Lacey has worked in a variety of settings including in a Children's Advocacy Center to provide counseling to children that experienced sexual abuse and their families, and she decided to take the experience she had there and apply it to private practice. She built her practice around supporting children and adults that had experienced sexual abuse/assault and found a passion working with parents and parents to be when their sexual trauma was activated in the perinatal period. This led to Lacey learning as much as she could about perinatal trauma, pregnancy and infant loss, NICU trauma and fertility struggles. Lacey finds that the parents she works with respond well to EMDR, IFS and sandtray therapy at her counseling practice. Lacey has served as the Clinical Director for the Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas and now serves on their advisory board. Lacey has shared this article with us about sand tray therapy (https://wjstp-ojs-txstate.tdl.org/wjstp/article/view/25), as well as an upcoming workshop she is hosting called "Storytelling in the Sand: Using Sandtray Therapy to Cope with Perinatal Trauma and Loss: http://www.openheartcounselingatx.com/store/p2/storytellinginthesand.html.

Today's episode is about the benefits of two lesser-known therapy modalities and how they can be used in perinatal mental health. Join us to learn more from our expert guest! Abigail Burd is a licensed clinical social worker, reproductive mental health specialist, trainer, therapist, supervisor, and consultant in the San Diego area. She is also the author of The Postpartum Depression Workbook. Abby is passionate about the perinatal stage and is humbled by the privilege of becoming a parent to two children. Her career as a mental health professional began in 1998, and she has specialized in perinatal mental health since 2013. She is an active member of the Postpartum Health Alliance and has served on their executive board. She is a mental health counselor and clinical supervisor at MiraCosta College. She joins us today to discuss some novel approaches to perinatal mental health, including clinical hypnosis and strategic psychotherapy. From her experience and insights, she shares how these modalities can be useful for perinatal trauma and reproductive mental health, along with an overview of the training she offers.  Show Highlights: An explanation of clinical hypnosis: what it is and what it is not A common experience with clinical hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation that makes hard things seem “more palatable.” An explanation of strategic psychotherapy to address anxiety and trauma How clinical hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy are complementary modalities Abby's ideas about how these modalities can be helpful to people with perinatal mental health difficulties Hypnosis is a form of dissociation, so therapists must tread carefully with those who have a history of PTSD. Abby's routine in hypnotherapy with clients to create a safe place Abby's training on novel approaches, differentiation, and utilization (Live via Zoom on 9/19 and 10/25 for therapists and psychotherapists, and CEUs are available!) Resources: Connect with Abby Burd: Website, Instagram, Facebook, and The Postpartum Depression Workbook Check out the following resources on upcoming training opportunities: –Blog Overview of the Trainings –Registration for 9/19/24 Training –Registration for 10/18/24 Training 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 a better support 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!

After today's episode, head on over to @therapybookspodcast to learn about the latest giveaway.   *The information shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.   In this week's episode, Jessica Fowler  interviews Abigail Burd, LCSW, PMH-C  about her workbook The Postpartum Depression Workbook: Strategies to Overcome Negative Thoughts, Calm Stress, and Improve Your Mood   Abby shares about her book which includes reviewing the diagnosis, tools for self-help for decreasing symptoms and case studies.  Abby reviews the modalities that she teachers in the book and some of her perspective about the struggles one can have after becoming a parent. Some highlights from this episode include: (2:06) Abby shares what Postpartum Support International and their training. (5:06) We begin discussing the book. (6:20) We discuss tools in the workbook. (9:30) Abby shares about expectations and self-care in motherhood (11:30) Abby shares about the reproductive story exercise. (13:14) We discuss modalities in the book including CBT, mindfulness,  and interpersonal psychotherapy (16:00) Abby shares about clinical hypnosis and strategic psychotherapy (which is not in the workbook). (18:46) We discuss how common postpartum depression is. (19:28) One of Abby's takeaways is she wants her readers to walk away with is that things can get better with postpartum depression. (20:00) Abby shares why she wrote the book and how she wanted people to have these tools if they could not access therapy. About the author: Abigail Burd, LCSW, PMH-C, is a perinatal mental health specialist in San Diego, CA. She is a licensed clinical social worker and certified in perinatal mental health by Postpartum Support International. Abby is a member of the Postpartum Health Alliance and has served on their executive board. You can follow Abby on Instagram/Twitter @burdtherapy, Facebook at Burd Psychotherapy and Education or visit BurdTherapy.com.

WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES PERI AND POSTNATAL DEPRESSION AND COULD BE TRIGGERING Wine: 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Fathia Wines BIO: Diana Curiel Bamford, known as Di, is a Maternal Mental Health Advocate, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Postpartum Energy Therapist, and Certified Yoga Instructor in Fallbrook, CA. A survivor of severe Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), she's a dedicated board member with Thrive Wellness Collective and member and volunteer with The Postpartum Health Alliance. After 13 years as an Executive Assistant, Di left her job in 2019 to raise awareness about PMADs, which affect an estimated 1 in 5 women in the U.S. She noticed a significant lack of understanding about PMADs among medical providers and those interacting with prenatal and postnatal parents. To combat this, Di offers PMADs awareness presentations in her community and is currently collaborating with nursing students at CalState San Marcos. She's also writing a book about her postpartum experience, further demonstrating her commitment to improving maternal mental health and supporting those struggling with PMADs. Instagram www.thejourneyofthelotus.com www.thrivewellnesscollective.org www.postpartumhealthalliance.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today helps us understand reproductive trauma, what it looks like, and how to recognize it. She explains the difference between trauma and PTSD, how these conditions can show up in the reproductive period, and how they can impact individuals, partnerships, and families. Most importantly, her message is one of hope because there are proven ways to heal from reproductive trauma, and that's the overriding theme of today's episode. Join us to learn more! Bethany Warren is a psychotherapist in private practice in San Diego who has worked in reproductive mental health for 25 years. She has authored The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook and Healing from Reproductive Trauma. She is certified in EMDR therapy and perinatal mental health, specializing in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth and reproductive trauma, pregnancy loss, and infertility. She's also an EMDRIA-approved consultant and facilitates EMDR training. She is a current member and previously served as the President of the Board of the Postpartum Health Alliance. Beth joined us for three previous episodes: 15-Postpartum OCD, 107-EMDR for Perinatal Mental Health, and 216-Understanding Attachment and Bonding. Visit our podcast archives to find these episodes.  Show Highlights: Understanding trauma vs. PTSD How psychological and trauma-related words are often overused and misused in pop culture What PTSD might look like How people can experience trauma in the perinatal journey Why we need to recognize and validate ALL reproductive trauma—not just birth trauma Thoughts on triggers—and why some people are triggered by the word “trigger” How to be mindful of social media posts and the tendency to dissociate How partners can also experience reproductive trauma and shouldn't be overlooked How reproductive trauma impacts people through grief and loss How to begin the healing journey with treatment, therapy, new skills, and support groups Resources: Connect with Beth: Website and Instagram Visit our Mom & Mind podcast archives to find other episodes with Beth: 15-Postpartum OCD, 107-EMDR for Perinatal Mental Health, and 216-Understanding Attachment and Bonding.  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

For complex, uncomfortable and serious topics, awareness is often the first step to understanding and healing. This is why we started this podcast.  Join Steph and Vanessa's conversation with Diana (Di) Bamford about her experience with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), including severe postpartum depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD. Inspired by her personal struggles, Di made it her mission to raise awareness about PMADs and destigmatize maternal mental health.  Other topics discussed in this episode: unnecessary medical interventions, birth trauma, 3rd degree tears, and much more. Did you know perinatal depression affects 1 in 7 moms and 1 in 10 dads or partners? It can begin during pregnancy, immediately postpartum or up 2 years postpartum. Let's support our mom tribes and have a deeper understanding of maternal mental health because it affects more of us than we think. TRIGGER WARNING: detailed discussion of postpartum mood disorders FOLLOW DI: diana.c.bamford RESOURCES FOR MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH/PMADs Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/ Postpartum Health Alliance: https://postpartumhealthalliance.org/ Journey of the Lotus: https://thejourneyofthelotus.com/  FOLLOW US: Realmotherfuckerspodcast Vanessa Anderson Stephanie Jucar Cooley DISCLAIMER: This podcast has mature language and content. Moms ears only — don't have this one on with your kids in the room. These are our opinions and experiences as moms, take what you like, or leave it. Don't be thinking we're telling you what to do. Seek professionals, do your research, and call the experts for help. CREDITS: This episode was edited by the geriatric millennial, your co-host, Vanessa Anderson Music by our kids' brilliant piano teacher, John-William Gambrell Art by the creative genius Farron Sanders of FiGS ideation Design --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realmotherfuckers/support

Bethany Warren, LCSW joins me to talk attachment and the impact on birth trauma as well as a million other birth trauma topics, because when you get two perinatal trauma therapists talking, it becomes impossible to hold our conversation to just one subject. Join us to learn more about the impact of birth trauma and the common struggles we see among birth trauma survivors.  You can find Beth on Instagram @bethanywarrenlcsw or her website.If you're interested in Beth's book, you can find it here! In this episode, you will hear:- The subjective nature of birth trauma- The constant invalidation of birth trauma (even from therapists)- Survivors guilt after birth trauma- Attachment and birth trauma - Privileges in healingGuest Bio:Bethany Warren is a psychotherapist in private practice in San Diego, California and has worked in reproductive mental health for 25 years. She is certified in EMDR therapy and Perinatal Mental Health, specializing in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth and reproductive trauma, pregnancy loss, and infertility. Beth is also an EMDRIA approved consultant and facilitates EMDR trainings for EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP). Beth is a current member and previously served as the President of the Board of the Postpartum Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of Perinatal Mental Health and accessibility of quality mental healthcare for all parents. She is passionate about spreading awareness about mental health treatment and prevention and isregularly featured on podcasts and gives trainings on perinatal mental health and trauma. Her book, The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook, was released in 2021, and her 2 nd book, on reproductive trauma, is due out in the latter part of 2023.

Perinatal mental health is important for every new mom, but there are extra challenges for moms who are immigrants living in a country and culture that are unfamiliar. Such is the story of today's guest. Join us to hear how she overcame many difficulties to turn her trauma into her renewed purpose to help others! Eszter Kalman is a mom of two who struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety. She experienced the loneliness of motherhood after moving to the US from her native Hungary. She shares with us what it was like to discover her new life as a new mother and immigrant and how she learned to cope with the cultural differences that met her at every turn. Eszter also faced the difficulty of transitioning into motherhood after losing her own mother in Hungary and living in the US with none of her family nearby. It was her postpartum journey that led her to make meaning of her own experience by going back to school to become a therapist and help other moms. She has worked as a Helpline volunteer for Postpartum Support International and the Postpartum Health Alliance of San Diego for many years. From her beginnings in Hungary to time spent living in Spain and Italy, Eszter has resided in San Diego for the past 12 years and proudly calls it her home. She loves the sunny weather, exploring parks and beaches, and going for long walks with her dog. Show Highlights: How Eszter experienced culture shock when she first moved to California as an immigrant from Hungary and quickly married her husband and found herself pregnant just a few months later How Eszter, as a new mom, had to adjust to her husband's family, which was very different from what she was used to as far as honoring privacy How her pregnancy was easy with no mention of the possibility of postpartum depression and anxiety How postpartum depression and anxiety kicked in almost immediately when she and her newborn son went home, and she felt alone and unsupported How Eszter missed her mother in the first days of motherhood because she has passed away a couple of years earlier How Eszter realized that she wasn't enjoying motherhood and was jealous of other moms who were How Eszter learned not to express her true feelings because she was invalidated by everyone around her How one nurse made an impact as the one person who understood Eszter and tried to help her How Eszter finally got connected to a therapist and found the help she needed, but was hesitant to reveal that she was getting therapy because of the cultural stigma  Why it became healing for Eszter to be able to openly talk about her experience and share it with others without shame and guilt Why Eszter loves the work she does today in private practice to help other moms with perinatal mental health How Eszter is creating resources, like a course and podcast, especially for other Hungarians Why turning your trauma into your purpose makes meaning out of your experience Eszter's hopeful message for new moms: “The sooner you learn to ask for help when you need it doesn't mean that you are weak; it means that you want to remain strong.” Resources: Connect with Eszter Kalman and Golden Tears Therapy: Website, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Visit www.postpartum.net for resources! I'd love to hear from you! 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

In this episode, Eszter Kalman, LCSW, PMH-C discusses maternal mental health, its prevalence, risks, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Especially focusing on Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. Eszter Kalman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Perinatal Mental Health, and she is in private practice in San Diego, CA. Eszter was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary. After living in Rome, Italy for four years - where she met her future husband, she moved to beautiful, sunny San Diego, CA in 2011. After her own struggle with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, she decided to switch careers to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She went back to school to get her master's degree at SDSU. While she has worked with a diverse population people diagnosed with severe mental illnesses, her mission has always remained the same: helping those struggling emotionally and mentally during pregnancy and postpartum. She has been a helpline volunteer for the Postpartum Health Alliance of San Diego and Postpartum Support International for many years. On her Instagram account, you can find several educational posts, videos on maternal/parental mental health, IG handle @goldentearstherapy She is a mother of two, a 9-year-old talented, athletic boy and a pandemic toddler girl. Eszter enjoys traveling around the World with her family, obsessed with shows like Shark Tank and everything from Gordon Ramsay. Exploring and being active in the parks and beaches of San Diego is a must for her, as well as her morning latte twice a day.

Today's show focuses on attachment and bonding. Some parents feel immediate love and connection with their new baby, but for many, they struggle to achieve a “normal” bond. The good news is that there are specific steps parents can take to understand the basics of attachment and bonding. Join us to learn more! Beth Warren is a psychotherapist in private practice in San Diego, California. She has a passion for reproductive mental health and has worked in this field for over 20 years. Beth is certified in EMDR therapy and Perinatal Mental Health, specializing in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, and infertility. She has worked in both hospital and outpatient psychiatric settings and has led postpartum support groups for new mothers. She is a current member and previously served as the President of the Board of the Postpartum Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization in San Diego dedicated to promoting awareness of Perinatal Mental Health. In addition to working as a therapist and EMDR consultant, she facilitates trainings and is a regular speaker, lecturer, podcast/radio guest. She has written a newly released book called The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook, which helps new parents navigate their emotions and build skills towards mental wellness through their journey of parenthood.  Show Highlights: The fundamental basics of bonding and attachment How bonding includes feelings of warmth, connection, protection, and responsibility that unfold over time How traumatic births can delay feelings of bonding and attachment How a disruption in attachment from your childhood can play out to delay bonding with your own child How an anxious parent can have an effect on how that child grows up and then parents their own child—and why they might want to parent differently How culture and community can play into parenting because of our experiences in life Why parents have to heal themselves in order to be good parents and break multi-generational patterns How perinatal mood and anxiety disorders can cause delayed bonding, but the good news is that parents can keep working on it How the feedback loop happens as a new baby grows and develops to interact with his parents Why mirror neurons are vitally important for babies to learn from their parents How therapy can help parents learn what they are doing well even when they don't feel the bonding with their baby that they want How Beth works with parents to help them think about what their baby “would thank them for today” How words of affirmation and encouragement can make all the difference for an anxious mom Beth's advice for parents to promote bonding and attachment: Talk to your baby during every chance for interaction. Add singing and other motions with eye contact to help them imitate you. “Wear” your baby in a sling to keep them close to you and practice skin-to-skin touch when possible.  Why some parents have the distorted belief that their baby doesn't like them or they are a bad parent when they don't understand how bonding unfolds over time How positive quiet-time intervention can help the struggling parent How Beth's new book, The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook, has suggested bonding and attachment exercises Resources: Bethany Warren LCSW   Find Beth on Instagram. The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook: The Guide to Surviving Your Emotions When Having a Baby by Bethany Warren and Beth Creager Berger

In this episode, we speak with returning guest LMFT Tracy Gilmour-Nimoy.  We discuss her pregnancy and infant loss, her grieving and healing process, and how that is shaping her therapeutic work.  We also discuss Women's health and other topics that are sure to move you emotionally as we explore these tough topics that impact so many people.   Books and resources mentioned in this episode:   Connect with Tracy at her website.   Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb (every therapist should read this!)   It's OK That You're Not OK by Megan Devine    Alexandra Sacks M.D., reproductive psychiatrist   Additional resources: Postpartum Support International  https://www.postpartum.net/ Postpartum Health Alliance (local resource) https://postpartumhealthalliance.org/ Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support http://nationalshare.org/ Empty Cradle: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Education, & Remembrance  https://www.emptycradle.org Postpartum Dads http://www.postpartumdads.org/ Postpartum Men http://postpartummen.com/

Episode 56:Join us as we welcome Abby Burd onto the podcast, a perinatal mental health specialist, as we chat about postpartum mood disorders.This topic is much needed in discussions around women's health. Postpartum depression affects 1 in 7 women, and postpartum anxiety affects 1 in 5 women. Wow!Come along as we discuss what makes women more likely to get a postpartum mood disorder and how to work with those risk factors ahead of time to prevent postpartum depression.Listen to the real talk about the stigma and shame that surround mental health and the barriers to meaningful help that women face. Abby gives some great tips on how to manage the pressure that moms should "have it all together" and provides action steps for moving forward. Learn what postpartum moods and emotions are normal and best practices for a supportive recovery time with your new baby, no matter where on the spectrum you land.We hope you learn something new, connect some dots about mental health and ultimately feel equipped to talk about this topic more authentically with the women in your life.Connect more with Abby:Abby is a perinatal mental health specialist in San Diego, a licensed clinical social worker in California and certified in Perinatal Mental Health (Psychotherapy). Abby is passionate about pregnancy and birth and rejoices in her two daughters. Abby is a member of the Postpartum Health Alliance and has served on their executive board. Last year she started an online fourth trimester school and launched the courses: "Prevent Postpartum Depression." and "Relationships after Baby." Abigail Burd, MSW, LCSW, BCD, PMH-C, LCS 26867, is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work.www.relationshipsafterbaby.comwww.preventppd.comwww.burdtherapy.comIG: @burdtherapy https://www.instagram.com/burdtherapy/FB: Burd Psychotherapy and Education https://www.facebook.com/BurdPsychotherapy/Resources:Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/PSI Provider Directory: https://psidirectory.comPostpartum Health Alliance (San Diego): https://postpartumhealthalliance.orgSubscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Follow us on Instagram at #wineandgyn and @wine_and_gyn

Listeners, this week we're back with Diana Curiel Bamford.Diana is a Maternal Mental Health Advocate and Postpartum Energy Healer - Reiki Master, Yoga Instructor in San Diego, Ca. Diana teaches Prenatal - Postnatal Yoga. Certified 200HR RYT, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Member of The Postpartum Health Alliance and volunteer.Diana is a mother of 3. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), formerly known as Postpartum Depression, SURVIVOR! (PPD,PPA,OCD,PTSD). Diana’s life purpose is to serve and empower mothers experiencing the challenges of PMADs. Diana created the Journey of the Lotus Postpartum Support Class, a space where Postpartum mOMs and mOMs experiencing Perinatal Mood or Anxiety Disorders can come and feel safe, supported, move, connect, ground and share their practice with baby. This 8 petal (part) support class takes mOM on a journey to a mindful recovery, each class is designed to explore the important matters of the path, providing tools and resources while building a blooming community. Using powerful tools such as Peer Support, Breath-Mindfulness, mOMmy-Baby Yoga and Reiki, the path of recovery is much stronger. The Benefits are endless.Trigger warning: Diana shares her miscarriage and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder experiences. Please make sure you're ready to listen to this storyListeners, Diana keeps her story super real with us and shares how she finally got help after she almost harmed her baby at her home. Diana's experience was so impactful that now she is a huge supporter and advocate for helping moms navigate their new baby life. Follow Diana on all things social:Instagramwww.thejourneyofthelotus.comwww.postpartumhealthalliance.org Follow Cafe con Pam on all things socialInstagramFacebookhttp://cafeconpam.com/ Join the Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/cafeconpampodcast Learn more about mushrooms and my favorite FourSigmatic products and use the code STAYSHINING to get 15% OFF!!!!www.spreadideasmovepeople.com/mushroomsShare this episode with someone you loveAnd don't forget to Stay Shining!

Stephanie speaks with Dr. Kristin Lasseter on Perinatal Mental Health including taking medications while pregnant and breastfeeding. Kristin Lasseter, MD graduated cum laude from Southwestern University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology prior to attending medical school at the Long School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Lasseter excelled in medical school and was awarded membership into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. After receiving her Medical Degree, she completed Psychiatry residency at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin where she served as Chief Resident. She additionally spent time training in Reproductive Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston prior to starting Austin's first Women's Psychiatry clinic in her fourth year of residency.    After graduating residency training, Dr. Lasseter started the Reproductive Psychiatry Clinic of Austin. She also serves as the Medical Director of Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas, and is the director of perinatal psychiatric consultation services at St. David’s North Austin Women’s Center. In 2018, Dr. Lasseter was awarded the Association of Women Psychiatrists Symonds Fellowship for her efforts and dedication to advancing Women's Mental Health in Central Texas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Everyone eagerly anticipates becoming a grandparent, right? Think again. There are various reasons why you might be apprehensive about achieving this milestone in life. The truth is that it’s not socially acceptable to admit these feelings. People may shrink away in horror if you dare to confess being hesitant about what you are supposed to embrace with unbridled joy. In today’s show, we are diving deeper into this hush-hush topic. Dr. Shoshana Bennett was the very first guest on the podcast for Episodes 1 & 2. She very graciously came on when I was new at this, and she tolerated my fumbling around and my poor sound quality, too! I’m so grateful to have her back as the first guest to kick off the 3rd year of the Mom & Mind podcast. This time, she’s bringing the perspective of being a new grandmother with her own history of postpartum mental health challenges. This is such a necessary conversation, especially as the field of perinatal mental health grows, and we are recognizing and treating the conditions more. As those mothers develop into grandmothers, this will be something to consider for that time of life. Affectionately known as “Dr. Shosh,” she educates, engages, and empowers her audiences while discussing serious and often uncomfortable topics using humor, the latest research, solution-based protocols, and firsthand knowledge she gleaned after experiencing life-threatening postpartum depression. After two life-threatening bouts of postpartum illness, Dr. Shosh helped pioneer the field of maternal mental health. She founded Postpartum Assistance for Mothers in 1987, became president of California’s state organization, Postpartum Health Alliance, and then served as president of Postpartum Support International. She is the author of Children of the Depressed, Postpartum Depression for Dummies, Pregnant on Prozac, and is the co-author of Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety. She is an executive producer of the documentary, Dark Side of the Full Moon, and co-founded the Postpartum Action Institute. To date, Dr. Shosh has helped over 20,000 women around the world recover through private consultations, teleclasses, and support groups. At the time of this interview, Dr. Shosh wasn’t a grandmother yet but became one on June 5. In spite of anxiety and scary thoughts, she’s been able to enjoy her grandson and watch her daughter have a totally different postpartum experience than she did. Show Highlights: Shosh reads her recent article, “Scared to be a Grandma” What she heard when she submitted this article to various publications How Dr. Shosh is breaking ground in the field of reluctant grandparenting, just as she did with perinatal mental health back in the 1990s The difficulty in understanding that a grandmother may be apprehensive The fascinating feelings in the grandparent experience Why Dr. Shosh has been getting therapy support in preparing for her grandchild Embracing the whole journey to grandparenthood Finding ourselves and identifying what needs to unfold to deal with our feelings The importance of starting the conversation and being honest without judgment Maintaining the connection between parents and new grandparents Shosh wants to hear your comments, questions, and thoughts! See her contact info below! Resources: Dr. Shosh Email: drshosh@drshosh.com Dr. Shosh’s books: Children of the Depressed Postpartum Depression for Dummies Pregnant on Prozac and Beyond the Blues

Haylie Rudy Schwartz has a background in marketing and political fundraising. After becoming a mother, Haylie saw a major gap in the market for well-made, beautiful clothes catering to breastfeeding mothers. She's now the founder of Chapter Goods, a capsule collection that aims to redefine what people expect of postpartum wear. Listen as she walks us through her journey from the corporate world, to motherhood, to entrepreneurship (with a healthy dose of fear and doubt along the way)! References: Chapter Goods: www.chaptergoods.com Kelly Mom: https://kellymom.com/ Postpartum Health Alliance: https://postpartumhealthalliance.org/ Love Child Mag: https://lovechildmag.com/

In this episode, we continue the important conversation of maternal mental health with Dr. Amanda Freeman. Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice at the Headway Therapy Group. She also sits on the board as the training chair for the Postpartum Health Alliance (postpartumhealthalliance.org). She is passionate about making the experience of motherhood... The post Ep#130: Dr. Amanda Freeman – Postpartum Health Alliance appeared first on Defeating Depression.

We are honored to bring you this episode as it has been our most requested. Brittany and Betsy have a very heartfelt, raw, and informative conversation with an expert about one of the most common, and least discussed, aspects of new parenthood: Perinatal and Postpartum Mood Disorders. This is such a sensitive and delicate subject and we wanted to do it justice by finding the best of the best to share her knowledge and advice. The main takeaway: Becoming a parent doesn’t always feel like a walk in the park, and its ok to say it. We are all in this together. We hope this episode helps spark conversation and continues to break the stigma surrounding postpartum depression, anxiety, and everything in between. A huge thank you to Elaine Cavazos for taking the time to talk with us. We appreciate you so much! Thank you to every fellow mom/parent/support system out there who is making an effort to give love, light, understanding, and often times a shoulder to cry on during these beautifully chaotic, and often isolating, times in our life. Should you or someone you know need more information or help, please visit the websites below.    Please remember to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW our show. Find us on Instagram and Facebook @themomsontheloose and tag us in your posts. Until next time, find some time to be on the loose!   Mentioned in this episode:   Elaine Cavazos and Associates: http://www.elainecavazos.com/   Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas: https://www.pphatx.org/   Postpartum Support International:  https://www.postpartum.net    Postpartum Support International Texas Chapter: https://www.postpartum.net/?s=Texas   Postpartum Support Dad Chat: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/resources-for-fathers/chat-with-an-expert-for-dads/   The Top Knot Squad Podcast: http://thetopknotsquad.com/index.html   Austin Groups: Mamas for Mamas, Any Baby Can, Whole Mamas

Beth Warren, a therapist in San Diego, shares what PMADs is and how to get…

Beth Warren, a therapist in San Diego, shares what PMADs is and how to get…Read the postEp. 25: Postpartum Depression, PMADS: What, Who & The Path to Help

Lara describes her pregnancy and birth as a true partnership with her husband, Alfredo. Together they did research, watched birthing videos, interviewed care providers and sought out friends and family for advice. Their strong connection was evident that when in their birthing space full of people Lara expresses that even though she couldn't always see Alfredo, his voice and presence was the only one she could hear and feel. While her pregnancy and birth were healthy and easy to navigate, postpartum required more of Lara. She fell easily into her routine before baby but soon realized that she was starting to feel the weight of this new transition. Lara sought out support from her midwife and realized that what she was experiencing was affecting not only her relationship with Alfredo but also her bond with her daughter Layla. Lara got serious about her journey with postpartum depression and acquired professional help. She notes that it's on ongoing, she still has flare-ups, yet the most important and valuable thing for her is recognizing the time when she needs extra support and honoring that!The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) report that Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), which include Postpartum Depression, affect 1 in 7 pregnant and new mothers. Whether you are a birthing person who is struggling, a concerned friend or relative, reach out for support from a healthcare professional. A great resource is the Postpartum Health Alliance which can offer support and referrals to resources that can help.Resources:Empowered Birth Project |birth censorship campaignOSU Midwifery Stop Censoring Motherhood |social media platformSponsors:Fringe22 | Design & Creative StrategyToday's programming is in partnership with FRINGE22 design & creative strategy. A design studio focused on brand development and creative strategy aimed at connecting with people who are committed to social impact. For sneak peaks of their work, you can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram at @fringe22studio.

In this episode I'm sharing an incredible event aimed at bringing awareness to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Did you know that 1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 dads will suffer with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder? The Climb Out of the Darkness is the world's largest event raising funds and awareness for perinatal mental illness like postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. For this episode I sat down with the local San Diego Climb team: Dr. Daniel Singley, a local San Diego psychologist specializing in early fatherhood and a Board member of Postpartum Support International; Jennifer Varela, sleep coach and President-Elect of the Postpartum Health Alliance; and Julie Lopez, attorney-at-law, who is a proud survivor of postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. We talk about the event, the impact of sleep during the postpartum period, paternal mental health, and Julie shares her story that brought her to put on the Climb here in San Diego. The climb is going down at 9am on Saturday, June 23rd in Kate Sessions Park in Pacific Beach! For more information on the Climb, you can find them on Facebook, on the Postpartum Health Alliance, and at Postpartum Support International. To donate, click here.

In this episode I'm sharing an incredible event aimed at bringing awareness to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Did you know that 1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 dads will suffer with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder? The Climb Out of the Darkness is the world's largest event raising funds and awareness for perinatal mental illness like postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. For this episode I sat down with the local San Diego Climb team: Dr. Daniel Singley, a local San Diego psychologist specializing in early fatherhood and a Board member of Postpartum Support International; Jennifer Varela, sleep coach and President-Elect of the Postpartum Health Alliance; and Julie Lopez, attorney-at-law, who is a proud survivor of postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. We talk about the event, the impact of sleep during the postpartum period, paternal mental health, and Julie shares her story that brought her to put on the Climb here in San Diego. The climb is going down at 9am on Saturday, June 23rd in Kate Sessions Park in Pacific Beach! For more information on the Climb, you can find them on Facebook, on the Postpartum Health Alliance, and at Postpartum Support International. To donate, click here.   

Guests: our panel discussion about Climb Out of the Darkness 2018, an event raising awareness of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, includes: Julie Lopez, Dr. Danny Singley, Shelby Patterson and Jen Varela.  In this episode, we will cover: what the international event, Climb Out of the Darkness, is all about and why raising awareness for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders is so important what the #1 barrier to receiving support and treatment for postpartum depression is and how to overcome it did you know that 1 out of 10 MEN experience postpartum depression and anxiety as well? information about the San Diego local Climbing Out of the Darkness event on June 23, 2018 Resources mentioned in the conversation: the Postpartum Support International's (PSI) website for their Climb Out of the Darkness events: http://www.postpartum.net/join-us/climbout/ info about the Climb Out of the Darkness event in San Diego on June 23, 2018: https://www.facebook.com/climboutsandiego/ link to the Postpartum Health Alliance's (PHA) Perinatal Depression Screening Test: https://postpartumhealthalliance.org/screening-test/ link to PSI's Dads for World Maternal Mental Health Day: http://www.postpartum.net/join-us/dads-for-world-maternal-mental-health-day/ About Our Panelists: Julie Lopez Julie Lopez is a Partner with Tatro & Lopez, LLP, a civil litigation firm representing clients who've suffered personal injury, elder abuse, and medical malpractice. Julie also advises nonprofit and other business organizations, and handles business litigation and consumer class action matters. As a former social worker, Julie is a compassionate guide and fierce protector of her clients who are often in crisis when they seek her representation. Julie has been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers consecutively for the past three years, a distinction awarded to fewer than 3% of attorneys in the state. She is a postpartum depression survivor, and co-organizes the Climb Out of the Darkness event every year to raise awareness of postpartum mood disorders. She serves on the Board of Directors for disABILITY Sports Foundation, a nonprofit organization created to provide sports facilities to disabled individuals and their families, and is a committee member of Lawyer's Club's Community Outreach Committee. After earning a Masters degree in Social Work, Julie earned her J.D. from California Western School of Law, where she was regularly on the Dean's List, served as an editor of California Western Law Review, and published her article on workplace discrimination. Julie is licensed to practice law in both California and Arizona, where she earned the 3rd highest score in the state on the 2009 Arizona Bar exam. Dr. Daniel Singley Dr. Singley is a San Diego-based board certified psychologist and Director of The Center for Men’s Excellence. His research and practice focus on men’s mental health with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology and the transition to fatherhood. He is Past President of the American Psychological Association’s Section on Positive Psychology and currently serves on the Board of the APA’s Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity as well as Postpartum Support International. He conducts trainings and presentations around the country to assist individuals and organizations to enhance their level of father inclusiveness and founded the grant-funded Basic Training for New Dads, Inc nonprofit in order to give new fathers the tools they need to be highly engaged with their infants as well as their partners. In his free time, Dr. Singley likes to cook, surf, read, and take his two sons on hikes to get muddy and throw rocks at things. Shelby Patterson Shelby Peterson is a dedicated mother, postpartum mentor, community volunteer, and wife of a police officer. Born and raised in Southern California, Shelby resides in San Diego with her husband Jake, and their three children. Shelby enjoys spending time with her family, serving as a wish-granter for the make-a-wish foundation, and utilizing her experience in overcoming postpartum depression to help new moms who are struggling with this condition. Shelby is a graduate of Chapman University where she obtained her B.A. in Psychology. She is currently the reigning Mrs. California United States where she is using her title to advocate for the maternal health community. Jen Varela Since 2010, San Diego sleep training expert Jen Varela has helped more than 400 sleep-deprived families with private one-on-one sleep coaching. She focuses on the achievement of each family’s sleep goals whether in co-sleeping environments, room sharing or separate rooms. Jen’s experience ranges from helping families with infants in sleep shaping skills to families with toddlers who are transitioning them to their own room for the first time. Jen is a mother of two children. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Counseling from California State University Fullerton, California. She is a member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants and a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach® trained by Kim West, The Sleep Lady®.  Another passion for Jen is supporting Moms who are struggling with Postpartum Mood Disorders and she is on the board of Postpartum Health Alliance as the President Elect for 2018.

Rachel Rabinor, LSCW Infertility and Mental Health With our conversation today, we really want women, partners and families to know that they are not alone, there is support available for them and hopefully continue to reduce the stigma and sometimes shame that comes with infertility struggles. Rachel is a psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has a private practice in San Diego, California where she specializes in Maternal Mental Health… She also provides trainings to birth workers including doulas, nannies, lactation consultants, midwives and other allied professionals. Rachel serves on the board of San Diego's Postpartum Health Alliance where she co-chairs their outreach efforts… Their current work focuses on training prenatal birth providers on the risks, signs and symptoms of developing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders so they can help prepare their clients for the adjustment to motherhood and decrease their likelihood of developing a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder. Rachel started her career in New York City working at a pregnancy prevention program. After many years in prevention she began working with pregnant and parenting teens and their families in San Diego…. After giving birth to her first child she knew that some day she would start a private practice serving all women transitioning to motherhood…. What she didn't know at that time was how her own subsequent journey through secondary infertility would shape her future practice…. Rachel is a member of Resolve, the National Infertility Association, and is in the process of starting an open, supportive and judgement-free group in San Diego for those struggling with primary or secondary infertility. rachelrabinor.com https://www.facebook.com/rachelrabinorlcsw/ https://www.pinterest.com/rabinorlcsw/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel_rabinorlcsw/