Episode 338: Postpartum Mental Illness and Po...

We talk a lot about parenting. But we don't talk nearly enough about being a daughter. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Allison Alford — communication scholar, professor at Baylor University, and author of Good Daughtering — to unpack the hidden emotional labor adult daughter ...  Show more

Dating and relationships have never been simple — but in today's world of apps, algorithms, and endless options, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Justin Garcia, Executive Director of the Kinsey Institute, evolutionary biologist, se ...  Show more

Could you or someone you love be suffering from postpartum depression or a postpartum mood disorder? How do you know the difference between PPD and baby blues? Heidi and Emma talk about the biggest warning signs of postpartum depression that often go overlooked. From treatment, t ...  Show more

This episode covers postnatal depression.

Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/obgyn/postnatalcare/postnataldepression/ or in the postnatal care section of the Zero to Fi ...

Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Postpartum Depression and Psychosis 00:07:00 - Ego syntonic symptoms and schizophrenia 00:13:50 - Supporting Parents with Scary Thoughts 00:20:23 - When to Seek Help for Postpartum Depression 00:27:01 - Impact on Prenatal Care and Infancy 00:3 ...  Show more

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I am continuing this series on ways to take care of our mental health so we can better care for ourselves and our children. It’s common to experience some postpartum blues and adjustment as you navigate having a new baby. But when is it ...  Show more