What exactly causes childhood trauma?

In this episode, Dr. Mona is joined by Chelsea and Kaitlin, the founders of Mama Psychologists, to unpack a crucial topic that many new mothers face: the difference between the "baby blues" and more serious perinatal mood disorders. Together, they challenge the misconception that ...  Show more

As a pediatrician and mom, I know firsthand how easy it is to get overwhelmed by standard parenting tips and the pressure to have a perfect family life . In a culture obsessed with quick fixes and curated social media fairy tales, so many couples feel like they are constantly fal ...  Show more

“Trauma is not what happens to you, it’s what happens inside of you as a result of what happens to you” -What is trauma, -what are the different types of trauma, -what happens in childhood when we experience traumatic events what can we do as parents to protect our kids from inte ...  Show more

Hoy invitamos a la psicóloga clínica, Edith Shiro, para hablar del trauma. ¿Qué es un trauma y por qué todas las personas lo hemos vivido?¿Qué hago si tengo un trauma? ¿Cómo puedo identificarlo y sobre todo sanarlo?¿Cómo cambia mi cerebro, mis emociones y mi cuerpo físico?¿Cómo p ...  Show more

When you think back to your birth, do you recall it fondly? The way they say you're supposed to feel about this momentous moment? Or do you try to block it out? Cry about it? Feel like it was an event you don't even want to remember? For too many families, birth isn't a peaceful ...  Show more

We’ve heard the word trauma used liberally the past few years, both in relation to shared global events (like the pandemic) and in relation to more trivial things (like someone cutting in line at Starbucks).When a psychological concept goes mainstream, it’s bound to be understood ...  Show more