392: Behind The Sessions: How Motherhood Can Magnify Anxiety and Self-Doubt

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A Postpartum Psychosis Journey: From Healing to Advocacy (Ep. 478)

Today’s guest shares her personal story of postpartum psychosis with an underlying bipolar disorder. Her experience has inspired her passion for advocacy on behalf of other mothers who need support and the assurance that they can get through these issues and go on to lead normal ...  Show more

Parents and Mental Health: The Negative Impact of Expectations (Ep. 477)

Guilt, shame, and unreasonable expectations should not be the words that describe parenthood, but for many new parents, they are. This conversation focuses on the impact of social systems on perinatal mental health and what professionals should know about how to support people wi ...  Show more

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