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TW: Cancer Diagnosis, Hysterectomy

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Kaitlyn Gardner, a passionate Perinatal Mental Health-Certified advocate, Licensed Professional Counselor, PSI volunteer, OH - and the founder of a non-profit supporting parents in the perinatal period in her home-state of Arkansas (just to name a few things)! Today, we’ll chat about receiving a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy, an unexpected hysterectomy at the age of 31, and the stigma associated with the prevention and treatment of HPV. We’re so thankful for her willingness to speak so frankly on these topics - because they deserve to be discussed. So, without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this incredible episode with our friend, Kaitlyn.

Mentioned on today's episode:

• Perinatal Mental Health Certification
• PSI-Arkansas Chapter
• Arkansas Maternal Coalition
• Connect with Kaitlyn
• Podcast: I've Had It
• TV: Mayfair Witches
• Book: The Midnight Library

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TW: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Rachell Dumas, a registered nurse, keynote speaker, and the founder of A Light After Nine - a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and families navigating infertility and pregnancy loss. We’ll chat about underserved populations, equity and compassionate care, & how Rachell transformed her personal adversity (of 8 pregnancy losses and one stillbirth) into a mission to empower others. When we heard about the incredible work she’s doing to support families in the perinatal period, we didn’t walk … we ran to the podcast studio. Fair warning - today’s episode includes giggles, includes lots of tears, and more laughter. It was an absolute pleasure to record this story, and an honor to share it with you now. So, without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Rachell.

Mentioned on today's episode:

• PSI Annual Conference
• Movie: Braving the Wilderness; Atlas of the Heart
• Connect with Rachell: https://www.alightafternine.org/; @alightafternine (IG); Rachell Marie (FB); rdumasrn (TT)

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On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Nicole McNelis - speaker, writer, therapist-mom & mom therapist. For anyone who attended PSI’s 2024 Annual conference in Washington, DC - you may remember Nicole from the highly-attended session that she led on rage. And if you didn’t attend, I’m sure you heard all kinds of buzz about that session afterward because this is a topic that people are READY to talk about. We’ll chat about compromised needs, violated expectations & "good enough parenting" ... oh, and our plans for a little meet-up to try the Philly's best cheesesteak. Anyone want to join us? Make sure to stick around to the very end of the lightning round, when we ask Nicole a question that brings all 3 of us to tears. We laugh, we cry, we say the quiet thoughts out loud. So, without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Nicole.

Mentioned on today's episode:

• PSI Annual Conference
• Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
• Podcast: How Did This Get Made?
• Movie: The Wild Robot
• Connect with Nicole: @therapist.mom.collective (IG); nicolemcnelis.com

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On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Aaisha Alvi, Postpartum Psychosis advocate, writer, and she also has a brand new title – a published author! We’ll hear all about her lived experience with Postpartum Psychosis on two separate occasions; we’ll chat about the importance of education and awareness - because Aaisha wasn’t diagnosed until seeing a 6th doctor; and finally, we’ll discuss how Postpartum Psychosis IS treatable and does not have to end in tragedy. If you’re interested in learning more about PPP, be sure to check out the show notes for links to a plethora of resources, and do check out Aaisha’s book, “A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis.” available online, in audio format, and in a bookstore near you. So, without any further ado, please sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with our friend, Aaisha.

Mentioned in today's episode:

• Learn more about Postpartum Psychosis
• A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis
• Connect with Aaisha online: @aaishaalviwrites (Instagram)
• Fave TV show: Unsolved Mysteries

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On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Keisha Reaves, a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Licensed Professional Counselor in North Georgia who has a lot to to say about the state of mental health care for BIPOC parents in the United States. Speaking from personal experience, Keisha is a passionate advocate on a mission to educate parents and practitioners about the myriad of resources that are quite literally at their fingertips. We’ll talk about “Strong Black Woman Syndrome '', dating around for that special someone (hey, we’re talking about finding the right therapist), and taking your power back! So, wIthout any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Keisha.

Mentioned in today's episode:

• Podcast: Wiser Than Me
• TV: Couples Therapy
• Book: Before I Let Go
• Connect with Keisha: keishareaves.com; @keisha_reaves (Instagram)

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TRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic Birth, Intrusive Thoughts

On Today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Lisa McCarty, a women’s health advocate, a mom, and a writer - who has long amplified her voice through words on paper. Today, we’re in for a treat when Lisa’s words will travel straight from her mouth and into our earbuds. We’ll chat about what it felt like to step away from a successful career - something she had never anticipated doing, managing a flood of mixed emotions after IVF, and the importance of sharing stories. Well talk infertility, anxiety, PPD & OCD. So without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Lisa.

Mentioned in today's episode:

• Lisa's article on PSI's Blog: "Stories of Hope: Lessons Learned Through Fertility Struggles and Traumatic Birth"
• Podcasts: Raising Good Humans
• Books: 1,000 Words; You Could Make This Place Beautiful; The Way Forward

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On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with our fabulous friend Courtney Ginder, who works at PSI on the Communications team and who first came onto our radar as a volunteer in The Climb program! We’ll hear all about how the pandemic impacted her entry into parenthood, how access to care and prompt support from her providers got her on the quick road to recovery, and oh, my goodness – please do yourself a favor and listen all the way through the lightning round when Courtney shares what she wishes she could say to her newly postpartum self. It’s a tear-jerker … the good kind – don’t worry. So without any further ado, please sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with our friend, Courtney!

Mentioned in today's episode:

• PSI's The Climb
• Podcast: Mom & Mind (Ep. 245 with Courtney Ginder!)
• TV Show: The Crown
• Find Courtney online: @beyondppd (IG); @beyondpostpartumdepression (FB)

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Trigger Warning: Traumatic Birth, Psychosis

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Kriti Lodha, a successful marketing leader in the business world, whose entrée into parenthood has turned her into a powerhouse of a perinatal mental health advocate! We’ll hear about the dichotomy of feeling both isolated during the pandemic and supported by her South Asian community, and about the importance of raising awareness about Postpartum Psychosis as a treatable diagnosis instead of marketing it as a sensationalized character flaw. We’ll talk about self-love, radical acceptance, we’ll hear about very serious moments, and even some silly ones. So please, sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Kriti!

Mentioned in this episode:

• PSI's Pregnancy and Postpartum Psychosis Support for Survivors
• PSI's The Climb

Podcast: Rethinking with Adam Grant
TV Show: Girls 5Eva

Find Kriti on LinkedIn!

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