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Como lo oyesComo lo oyes - Candice Ivory & Dani Del Toro - 30/04/25Dani Del Toro viene al programa con Candice Ivory es una cantante de Millington (Tennessee) afincada en San Luis (Misuri) y es considerada “Reina del Avant Soul”. “Amaba y respetaba a mi tío abuelo Will Roy Sanders, pero también buscaba mujeres modelos a seguir en un campo muy dominado por los hombres. Como músico en activo cuando aún estaba en la escuela secundaria, tuve una epifanía cuando visité la tumba de Memphis Minnie en Walls, MS, apenas unos años después de que Bonnie Raitt comprara una lápida para su tumba que llevaba mucho t...2025-04-3058 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalNICOLE MCNELIS - I AM ONE Angry MotherSend us a textOn 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 Phil...2024-11-191h 11
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalAAISHA ALVI - I AM ONE of Many Who Had Trouble Getting Help for Postpartum PsychosisSend us a textOn 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 not...2024-11-0546 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalKEISHA REAVES, NCC, LPC, CPCS, PMH-C - I AM ONE Black Maternal Health AdvocateSend us a textOn 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 thera...2024-10-2250 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalLISA McCARTY - I AM ONE IVF Mom, Birth Trauma Survivor, Writer & Peer Support Group LeaderSend us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic Birth, Intrusive ThoughtsOn 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 impor...2024-10-0849 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalCOURTNEY GINDER - I AM ONE Pandemic PPD Survivor Turned AdvocateSend us a textOn 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 h...2024-09-2443 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalKRITI LODHA - I AM ONE in 1,000 Turning Pain into Purpose after Postpartum PsychosisSend us a textTrigger Warning: Traumatic Birth, PsychosisOn 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 a...2024-09-1040 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalSTACEY FIGG - I AM ONE PPA Inpatient Survivor Turned Postpartum Doula & Fierce PMH AdvocateSend us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of our dearest friends and colleague, Stacey Figg. She is a postpartum doula, a PSI staff member in the coordinators program & one of the silliest, funniest, realest people we know. Today you’ll hear about some of the most serious & vulnerable moments from her entry into parenthood, and how her lived experience at an inpatient facility that was poorly equipped to serve the perinatal population is now positively impacting folks in her community, and specifically at that same f...2024-08-2044 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalLYNN TURCOTTE-SCHUH - I AM ONE Mom On a Mission to Find Joy Each Day & Help Others Do the Same (Loss, PPA, PPD, Intrusive Thoughts)Send us a textTrigger Warning: Intrusive thoughts, Pregnancy LossOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of the world’s loveliest human beings, Lynn Turcotte-Schuh - a Certified Birth Educator, a speaker, a perinatal mental health advocate, a long-time PSI volunteer & a mentor for mothers everywhere! We’ll chat about parenting through debilitating anxiety, social media’s impact on both our mental health and overall capacity, and what it means to find and live with Radiant Joy. This episode is packed full of silliness and also some serious truth bombs. So...2024-08-0655 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalCLAIRE HEWSON, MC, RCC - I AM ONE Mom Who Needed to Grieve Her Infant Feeding Experience (PPA, Traumatic Birth)Send us a textTrigger Warning: Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Claire Hewson, an educator, a counselor & a PhD student at Queen’s University in British Columbia, Canada! Not only that, Claire is the very first PSI intern to hop into the recording studio with us. We’ll chat all about breast, chest and body feeding, trouble with bonding and the grief that followed, how all of this affected Claire after the birth of both of her children, and the full-circle experience she is having by creating a unique and supp...2024-07-231h 01
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalDr. Kat Kaeni, PsyD, PMH-C - I AM ONE Survivor, Perinatal Psychologist, and Podcaster Crushing Stigma about Perinatal Mental HealthSend us a textOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with the one, the only, Dr. Kat Kaeni - Perinatal Mental Health Certified Clinical Psychologist, current PSI Board Chair, published author, podcast host extraordinaire (coming up on 350 episodes), and overall an incredible human being. Kat is involved in a lot these days. We’re so grateful for this conversation about parenting through the filter of anxiety, how she got involved in volunteering with PSI, & the role that vulnerability plays in healing and doing the kind of impactful work that makes a difference in this world. Without any fur...2024-07-0947 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalCECILY BEANE CULLINAN - I AM ONE Postpartum Doula Bridging the Immense Gaps in Maternal Health CareSend us a textTrigger Warning: Traumatic birth, HemorrhagingOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the lovely Cecily Beane Cullinan - postpartum doula, Kindermusik Teacher extraordinaire and incredible human who used her lived experience with Perinatal Mental Health Disorders to volunteer in PSI’s Peer Mentor Program! (Whisper – that’s where we met!) We’ll chat about not knowing what’s quote-on-quote “normal” as a new parent, falling through the cracks in the healthcare system & a pie in the sky dream! We also hear one of the best sandwich hacks since sliced bread. So, without...2024-06-2550 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalLISETTE LOPEZ-ROSE - I AM ONE Latina Pandemic First-Time Mom Turning Her Rage into a Beautiful PassionSend us a textTrigger Warning: Intrusive ThoughtsOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the one, the only, Lisette Lopez-Rose, Assistant Manager of Support Groups here at PSI and an outspoken perinatal mental health advocate for Latino parents everywhere. We’ll chat about being surprised by postpartum rage, intrusive thoughts, difficulty getting in with a provider, setting a record for attendance at PSI Support Groups in a single week (seriously, you can attend as many as you need!). So, without any further ado, sit back, relax and enjoy this episode with our friend...2024-06-1152 min
Maternal Mind PodcastThe Maternal Mind of a Perinatal Mental Health Advocate (Dani Giddens)IAMONE Podcast: https://iamonepodcast.buzzsprout.com/Postpartum Support International: https://postpartum.netThe Climb:https://www.postpartum.net/join-us/climbout/Nuss Premier Staffing:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nusspremierstaffingEmail: Charlotte@nusspremierstaffing.comInstagram: @nusspremierstaffinghttps://www.instagram.com/nusspremierstaffing/Instagram: @maternalmindpodcastEmail: maternalmindpodcast@gmail.com2024-06-101h 00
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalDR. NICOLE PENSAK, PhD, PMH-C - I AM ONE Clinical Psychologist and PMHD Expert Who Was Rattled By Early MotherhoodSend us a textEpisode 31 - Dr. Nicole Pensak, PhD, PMH-COn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nicole Pensak! We’ll hear about her experience recognizing that she desperately needed to reach out for help after becoming a mom. Dr. Pensak is an incredible advocate, a dedicated researcher (anyone curious about neuroplasticity in the perinatal brain? Stay tuned - we’ll chat about it!), she’s also an intriguing TEDx presenter, AND an author of a brand new book! So, without any further ado, please enj...2024-05-2838 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalJEN HAMILTON & JULIE KOONTZ - We Are One Perinatal Advocacy Sister ActSend us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the hilarious and dynamic sisterly-duo that is Julie Koontz & Jen Hamilton! We’ll hear how PSI helped Julie through the isolation and intrusive thoughts that accompanied her perinatal mental health disorders. And we’ll hear how Jen’s experience as a Labor & Delivery nurse has helped her become an outspoken advocate for patients and professionals alike on social media and within her local community. We’re thrilled that you’ve tuned into the I AM ONE Podcast’s final episode of 2023! So, sit back, relax and enjoy...2023-12-0849 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalKRISTA MALTAIS - I AM ONE Passionate Parenting Advocate & Postpartum Doula TrainerSend us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Krista Maltais, an Advanced Postpartum Doula (AdvPCD) and Certified Postpartum Doula Trainer (PDT) through DONA International and an Advanced Lactation Consultant (ALC) through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. Oh, and she just published a new book and volunteers at PSI as a Climb Leader - just to name a few things. We’ll hear about how even perinatal professionals like Krista can experience postpartum anxiety, depression, and absolute depletion after becoming a parent. In fact, Krista’s experience fueled her desire to create w...2023-11-2937 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalCHRISTOPHER ROSE - I AM ONE Dad Who Went Toe to Toe With Postpartum DepressionSend us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the magnanimous, Mr. Christopher Rose. He’s a Perinatal Anxiety & OCD survivor who volunteers his time at PSI in two capacities: facilitating the Dads Support group once a month and providing support to dads in the Peer Mentor Program. Before becoming a volunteer with PSI, Christopher was a new father struggling to support both his wife's mental health, and his own. Luckily, his wife found PSI and the help that they both needed. We’re absolutely thrilled to bring you this fresh perspective on what it...2023-11-2249 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalMELISSA BENTLEY, LPC, PMH-C - I AM ONE Perinatal Mental Health NerdSend us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with a longtime listener, first time caller (or … podcast guest) - Melissa Bentley. Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and is thrilled to be making a difference as the Support Coordinator Program Manager here at PSI. In this role, she supports over ~475 volunteers across the US and Canada who provide Education, Empathy and Resource Referrals for new parents who reach out to PSI for help. Today we’ll hear about how perinatal mental health first showed up on Melissa’s radar as a...2023-11-1641 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalPATIENCE RILEY - I AM ONE Military Spouse Who Stopped Surviving and Started Healing After Accepting HelpSend us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with our friend, and Perinatal Mental Health-Certified powerhouse, Patience Riley. Patience is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, a foodie, a military spouse, and a mother of two. We’ll hear all about how loneliness and isolation played a role in her transition to motherhood, especially with a partner on deployment. Patience is behind some pretty incredible work here at PSI as the Communications Manager of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color and we are absolutely thrilled to bring you her story.Me...2023-11-081h 00
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalCODY ALVEY - I AM ONE Mom Driven to Make a Difference for Others (Anxiety, PPD, ADHD, Intrusive Thoughts)Send us a textTrigger Warning: Intrusive ThoughtsOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the self-proclaimed “Most Devoted Listener of the I AM ONE Podcast, the amazing - Cody Alvey. Cody is a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Lactation Educator, and the Executive Assistant extraordinaire to PSI’s Executive Director, Dr. Wendy Davis. We’ll hear all about Cody’s lifelong experience with anxiety, diagnoses of both complex PTSD & ADHD, and how she became involved with PSI in the first place. Through this conversation, Cody beautifully illustrates that when it comes to experiencing perinatal mental healt...2023-10-3153 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalESZTER KALMAN - I AM ONE Immigrant Mom Whose Struggle is the Healing Guide for OthersSend us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the fabulous Eszter Kalman, a Licensed Perinatal Psychotherapist, a longtime PSI volunteer on the Helpline, and now she’s lending her volunteer skills to content creation with the social media team. We’ll hear all about how incredibly lonely motherhood felt after moving from Hungary to the United States. We’ll also hear about Eszter’s experience with postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and how the shame and guilt of experiencing intrusive thoughts held her back from seeking help as soon as she needed it. We loved eve...2023-10-2442 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalI AM ONE Mom & Mind Podcast GuestSend us a textOn today’s episode, you’re in for something … a little different because the microphones have been turned. Emily and I were recently guests on the Mom & Mind Podcast with Dr. Kat, who has graciously given us permission to share that episode here with you! Today, you’ll hear us touch on both the personal and professional sides of our lives and how we got to where we are today. Make sure to find Mom & Mind, wherever you listen to podcasts, and scroll through Dr. Kat’s extensive library covering a plethora of perinatal...2023-10-1756 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalKATE JWASKIEWICZ - I AM ONE Loving and Empowering Mom, Recovered and Ready to Help Heal (Anxiety, Rage, Traumatic Birth)Send us a textTW: Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Kate Jwaskiewicz, perinatal mental health advocate and mother of 4 from Syracuse, NY. Kate has chosen to dedicate much of her time to supporting pregnant and postpartum parents as a volunteer at PSI after experiencing perinatal mental health complications of her own. We’ll hear briefly about her traumatic birth after an unplanned cesarean, as well as something I just don’t think we talk about enough – postpartum rage. Today’s episode is a great mix of serious and silly. So, without any...2023-10-1041 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support International@pearlsofjasmine - I AM ONE Pharmacist Mom Who Wasn't Immune to Severe PPDSend us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Jasmine, a pharmacist by trade and a fierce perinatal mental health advocate by heart. In the early days of a global pandemic, she chose to join PSI as a volunteer in the Peer Mentor Program after being rocked by her own lived experience with infertility, PPA, severe PPD. We’ll hear about the difficulty accepting advice on medication (even as a pharmacist) as well as difficulty opening up about feelings when it felt like nobody who looked like her was speaking up. Jasmine is doing...2023-10-0355 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalJEN GASKELL - I AM ONE PPA/PPD Survivor & Storyteller (PPA, PPD, Gestational Diabetes, Intrusive Thoughts)Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Jen Gaskell, a superstar volunteer of PSI on both the English & Spanish helplines. We’ll hear about Jen’s lived experience with anxiety, depression, rage and OCD. Oh, it’s a good one! Make sure you follow us on social media so you don’t miss anything I AM ONE Podcast-related, including our very first blooper reel from this episode! Jen did great. Let’s just say it was interviewer error that provided the laughs. So, get comfortable, and enjoy this episode with our friend Jen. 2023-09-2634 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalBRITTANY WELCH: I AM ONE Mom Recovering from Shame, Guilt & PTSD (PPA, PPD, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation)Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal Ideation, Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Brittany Welch, a perinatal mental health advocate whose lived experience fuels her to help others in her community. We’ll hear about shame, guilt, an inpatient stay, navigating a medically traumatic birth experience, and the power of peer support. Brittany is not only a Climb Out of the Darkness Leader, but she’s also one of the newest members of the PSI-CA State Chapter, connecting all CA Climb Leaders, spreading the word about PSI’s resources, and buildi...2023-09-2047 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalMIKAH GOLDMAN BERG: I AM ONE Who Transformed Pain into Empowerment (PPA, Bipolar, Depression, OCD)Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Mikah Goldman Berg, a perinatal mental health advocate whose personal experience inspired her to become a Peer Mentor, Support Group Facilitator, and eventually a staff member supporting PSI’s National Chapters. Although I met Mikah while volunteering in PSI’s Peer Mentor Program, I had never actually heard much of what she’ll share with us today until we hit record. Today, we’ll hear about how Mikah navigated anxiety, bipolar disorder, & OCD (among other things) in the perinatal period, and how those experiences paved the wa...2023-09-1254 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalALEXANDRA PAEZ-FERREIRA: I AM ONE Stigma-Erasing Mamá (Infertility, Loss, Anxiety)Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Pregnancy LossOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Alexandra Paez-Ferreira, a passionate perinatal mental health advocate specifically focusing her time supporting Latinx & BIPOC parents. Becoming a mom to identical twins came after years of devastating infertility issues. We’ll hear how Alex’s difficult journey to motherhood has fueled her dedication to the perinatal population by encouraging others to advocate for themselves, to speak up about how they’re really feeling, and by holding space for healing.Mentioned in today's episode:Perinatal...2023-09-041h 25
CiTR -- Exploding Head MoviesXHM #663 - "Why soot the sky with future diamonds" (2023 August 28)gak's back from multiple locations so this week's profile previews the 2023 edition of the Victory Square Block Party in Vancouver before nestling into some of the soundtrack from the TV series Justified. 1. Public Service Broadcasting: People Will Always Need Coal (Every Valley, 2017) PIAS Recordings 2. Sarah Davachi: 1 for Harpsichord (For Harpsichord/For Pipe Organ & String Trio, 2020) Late Music 3. MA$$ANK: Margarita (Once More, with Feeling, 2023) Fanta 4. Devon Parkin: Manic Grace (Sit with Dirt, 2023) self-released 5. Exotico: Immersion (Sport et Divertissement, 2023) self-released 6. Dani Your Darling: War with Me [demo] (Music Waste 2023 mix, 2023) Music Waste 7. Doozy: Planet Doozy [demo] (Music Waste 2023 mix, 2023) Music Waste 8...2023-08-292h 05
CiTR -- Exploding Head MoviesXHM #663 - "Why soot the sky with future diamonds" (2023 August 28)gak's back from multiple locations so this week's profile previews the 2023 edition of the Victory Square Block Party in Vancouver before nestling into some of the soundtrack from the TV series Justified.
1. Public Service Broadcasting: People Will Always Need Coal (Every Valley, 2017) PIAS Recordings
2. Sarah Davachi: 1 for Harpsichord (For Harpsichord/For Pipe Organ & String Trio, 2020) Late Music
3. MA$$ANK: Margarita (Once More, with Feeling, 2023) Fanta
4. Devon Parkin: Manic Grace (Sit with Dirt, 2023) self-released
5. Exotico: Immersion (Sport et Divertissement, 2023) self-released
6. Dani Your Darling: War with Me [demo] (Music Waste 2023 mix, 2023) Music Waste
7. Doozy: Planet Doozy [demo] (Music Waste 2023 mix, 2023) Music Waste
8...2023-08-2900 min
Mom and Mind275: Advocacy Through Climb Out of the Darkness and I AM ONE PodcastWe have a very special episode today, as we’re hearing from two guests about their important work through Postpartum Support International that is based on their lived experiences through perinatal mental health conditions. They are working tirelessly to help others access the resources they could have used, and they share how community support and other types of healing have helped them. We hope many people can find encouragement and support through their advocacy efforts and their openness in sharing their stories. Join us to hear from Emily and Dani!Emily Jankowski Newton is a passionate perinatal me...2023-06-2657 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalDR. WENDY DAVIS: I AM ONE Grateful SurvivorSend us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the Executive Director of PSI, herself, Dr. Wendy Davis. We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Wendy to hear how Perinatal Mental Health Disorders have touched her life personally and professionally, and she even indulged us by sticking around for a fun round of questions at the end of the episode. We’re so honored to close out Maternal Mental Health Month with this story, of one grateful survivor who lives and breathes the work of supporting parents and professionals every single day.2023-05-3054 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalTONY PACITTI: I AM ONE Pandemic Twin Dad and Partner of a Postpartum Psychosis Survivor (PTSD, Psychosis)Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive Thoughts, Mania, PTSD On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Tony Pacitti - a writer and a peer support group facilitator of PSI's Dads Group. When he's not facilitating support groups - or chasing his very energetic three-year-olds around - he can be found in a book. But for today, you can also find him on a podcast! Tony shares about welcoming and caring for newborn twins while his wife was experiencing Postpartum Psychosis, and how his PTSD from this traumatic postpartum period has fuele...2023-05-2353 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalSAMANTHA KONIKOFF: I AM ONE Mom Who Discovered She Could Make a Difference (PPA, PPD, PPOCD)Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive Thoughts On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Samantha Konikoff, a guest that is near and dear to my heart. As mentioned at the beginning of every single I AM ONE Podcast episode, hearing one person share their story changed the trajectory of my life. And so, today we’ll hear from that person! Samantha is not only a good friend, she’s also an incredible change-maker whose passion and skills support folks in the perinatal period in her local community as well as...2023-05-1647 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalSHIVANI HIRALAL: I AM ONE Stigma-Breaking South Asian Mother (PPA, PPD, Loss)Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Pregnancy Loss On today’s episode we’re sitting down with the fabulous Shivani Hiralal - Marketing & Communications Strategist here at PSI & mom to a brand new member of the 1-year old club. Therapy, support groups and speaking her truth have all played an integral role in navigating Anxiety and Depression. Today we’ll hear about Shivani’s lived experience with pregnancy loss, pregnancy after loss, and the intersection of becoming a mother within South Asian culture. Mentioned in today's episode:PSI Support G...2023-05-0950 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalELLEN CHANCE, PhD.: I AM ONE Silent Sufferer Turned Empowered Helper | (PPA, OCD)Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Dr. Ellen Chance, a Maternal Mental Health Counselor, who switched her focus from serving school-aged youth to mothers when she noticed huge gaps in perinatal mental health care. Ellen also volunteers her time as an online support group facilitator here at PSI. Today we’ll hear a story that I suspect is more common than we may think. Because the reality is, Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders do not discriminate and nobody is immune to them - even practitioners who know what to look for. We’ll hear...2023-05-0247 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalLAURA KILLGORE: I AM ONE Blue Dot Mama featuring: The Blue Dot Project (PPOCD)Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive Thoughts, Traumatic Birth On this very special episode of the I AM ONE Podcast, we’re sitting down with Laura Killgore, the amazing human and perinatal mental health advocate behind The Blue Dot Project! She’ll share with us all about what The Blue Dot Project is, and how you can get involved in advocacy, even from the comfort of your own home now! Be sure to check out today’s show notes for links to The Blue Dot Project, the social media kits for Maternal Mental...2023-04-3048 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalSAMANTHA REAVES: I AM ONE PMAD Trifecta Survivor & Pandemic Mom (PPA, PPD, PPOCD)Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive Thoughts On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Samantha Reaves, survivor of a trifecta of PMADs (PPA, PPD, PPOCD), staff on the Communication and Development teams here at PSI, and she’s also local support volunteer in her state of North Carolina. Transitioning to parenthood during a global pandemic did not go how she had imagined. So, when Samantha reached out for help from her health care provider and was given very few resources, she knew something needed to change. We’ll hear about how PSI help...2023-04-2559 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalJESSICA EKHOFF: I AM ONE Recovered Super Sad Unicorn (PPP, Mania, Bipolar I)Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Episodes of Mania & Delusions On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Jessica Ekhoff, a Chicago-area attorney, volunteer facilitator of PSI’s online Bipolar Support Group, AND as of early 2023, a published author of her book, “Super Sad Unicorn: A Memoir of Mania.” Today, she'll recount some lived experience that many parents rarely hear about. Jessica became a mother during the pandemic, and will give us a glimpse into her experience with postpartum-onset bipolar disorder, mania and psychosis. And spoiler alert - Jessica ISN’T a Super Sad Un...2023-04-1857 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalEMILY JANKOWSKI: I AM ONE Community Builder & Therapeutic Gardener (PPA, PPD, OCD)Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Emily Jankowski, Director of PSI’s Climb Out of the Darkness Program & wearer of almost all PSI volunteer hats. She’s an outspoken perinatal mental health advocate, and Climb Leader for Life. Emily is the ultimate outside-the-box-thinking, dreamer-of-all-the-big-dreams, who loves nothing more than to manifest that … *ish*. Hey - this is a family show. Let’s just say she likes making things happen. So, assume your preferred podcast listening position and prepare to enjoy Emily’s story of Postpartum Anxiety, Depression & OCD, getting the help she neede...2023-04-1146 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalMAGAN DUNBAR: I AM ONE Frontline Worker & First-Time Mom During a Pandemic (PPA, PPD, PTSD)Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic Birth ExperienceOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Magan Dunbar, a neonatal-pediatric respiratory therapist, an adjunct college instructor, and a Local Volunteer for PSI in Dallas, TX. Magan touches on her experience with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD after the birth of her pandemic baby, two years ago. We’ll chat about overcoming mom guilt, the power of journaling to process trauma and finding yourself again! Mentioned in today's episode:PSI DirectoryFind Local SupportBecome a Local Support VolunteerFind a Clim...2023-04-0448 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalSHAWNA BUSH: I AM ONE Military Spouse, PPD Survivor & Mental Health Advocate (PPD)Send us a textOn today’s episode, we cozy in for an insightful chat with Shawna Bush - a mother of one, military spouse, and currently PSI’s Support Coordinator for the US Coast Guard. We’ll hear about the intersection of military life and transitioning to motherhood, about the therapeutic effect of animals (yeah, we talked a lot about animals!), and of course - all of the incredible work she’s been doing here at PSI to support military families since 2018! Mentioned in today's episode:Contact Shawna: cgpostpartum (Instagram)Connect with a M...2023-03-2849 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalJIGYNA PATEL: I AM ONE Undiagnosed Postpartum Psychosis Survivor (PPA, PPD, Psychosis)Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Jigyna Patel - Houston-area mother of 3, and passionate perinatal mental health advocate who volunteers in more than one PSI program - pretty incredible! She shares about the power of accepting and receiving help, and how her experience with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression & Psychosis drives her to provide invaluable support and services that new parents and families deserve. Oh, and one last thing: we'll hear from Jigyna in the coming weeks for Part 2, when we dive a bit deeper into her experiences with Postpartum Psychosis, parenting in South...2023-03-2142 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalEMILY CLARK: I AM ONE Twin Mom & Legislation Advocate (PPA, PPD)Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal thoughts On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Emily Clark, a 15-year elementary school teacher turned perinatal mental health advocate. Em is the Communication Manager for the Climb Out of the Darkness Program here at PSI, she volunteers as a Climb Leader of Team OKC, and if that’s not enough, she helped create impactful legislation change in her home state of Oklahoma, requiring routine screenings of new & expectant parents! We’ll hear how Postpartum Anxiety & Depression after the birth of her twins has helped her unapo...2023-03-1441 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalTALEAH BRYANT: I AM ONE Doula, Momma, and Advocate Fearlessly Living In Her Truth (PPA, Pregnancy Loss)Send us a textOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Taleah Bryant, a certified Holistic Birth Doula, Lactation Educator and Support Groups Assistant Manager here at PSI. Taleah is momma to a vibrant 4 year-old daughter and angel baby boy. Our conversation flowed so easily as this proud New Yorker, now living in Georgia, explained why she’s so incredibly passionate about perinatal mental health, reproductive justice, and holding a supportive space for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Mentioned in today's episode:PSI Support Groups Contact Taleah: taleah@postpartum.netContact PSI Support Groups...2023-03-0753 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalLISETTE WEBER: I AM ONE Canadian Doula & Non-Profit Founder (PPA, PPD)Send us a textTRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive thoughts On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Lisette Weber - Certified Postpartum Doula, Co-founder of the non-profit organization, Together: For Perinatal Mental Health, current PSI Volunteer, Climb Out of the Darkness staff member & she’s also a Climb Leader. Lisette is busy these days - chasing around two young kids and somehow also channeling much of her time and energy into supporting folks in the perinatal period! So, we’ll chat with Lisette about how she got involved in volunteering with PSI, & what keeps her goin...2023-02-2840 min
I AM ONE Podcast by Postpartum Support InternationalWE ARE ONE Excited Bunch | SPECIAL EPISODE: Climb Out of the Darkness ProgramSend us a text*SPECIAL EPISODE* featuring PSI's Climb Out of the Darkness Program On this inaugural episode of the I AM ONE Podcast, we'll hear from all 5 staff members of PSI's Climb Out of the Darkness Program! We’re here to break down the who, what, when, where, why & how of becoming a Climb Leader & what hosting a Climb Out of the Darkness event in your community entails. If you’re interested in attending an event near you, but not necessarily leading one this year, we’ve got that covered, too! Cli...2023-02-2836 min