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Keeping it Real, MamaKeeping It Real, Mama | Postpartum Support International - CT Chapter with Jen VendettiIn this episode of the Keeping It Real, Mama podcast, Kass interviews Jen Vendetti, board chair of Postpartum Support International's Connecticut Chapter (PSI CT). Postpartum Support International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood disorders, the most common complication of childbirth.Its mission is to increase awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting individuals, their families, and support systems in all areas of Connecticut.Follow PSI: @postpartumsupportinternationalFollow PSI CT: @postpartumsupport_ct...2025-05-0745 minKeeping it Real, MamaKeeping It Real, Mama | Maternal Mental Health with Phoenix Health's Dr. Emily GuarnottaIn this inaugural episode of Keeping it Real, Mama (formerly Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood), Kass interviews Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a psychologist and owner of Phoenix Health.Phoenix Health is an online therapy practice dedicated to supporting individuals through parenthood's unique and complex challenges. It specializes in treating perinatal mental health conditions, including postpartum depression and anxiety; birth trauma; infertility; and miscarriage. Phoenix Health offers telehealth to residents in 40 states throughout the U.S. Its therapeutic approach includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered care. Learn more at joinphoenixhealth.com. Follow...2025-02-1836 minKeeping it Real, MamaGrace & Grit | Postpartum Anxiety with MariaIn this episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass talks with Maria about her experience with PCOS and postpartum anxiety and depression. They also dive into their love of books and how reading helped them during their PPA/PPD experiences.
Resources:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/polycystic-ovary-syndrome
https://rarediseases.org/organizations/center-for-hope/
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6919a2.htm
https://www.whattoexpect.com/
https://www.babycenter.com/
https://mothertobaby.org/
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Trigger Warnings: mental health, stress, birth complications, infertility, children with health challenges, children having surgery2024-08-3054 minKeeping it Real, MamaGrace & Grit | Adoption with ElissaIn this episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass talks with Elissa about her experience adopting her son.
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Trigger Warnings: adoption, adoption distruption, postpartum depression, depression, postpartum anxiety, PTSD, trauma2024-06-0454 minKeeping it Real, MamaGrace & Grit | Infertility, PCOS, and Endometriosis with AbbyIn this episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass chats with Abby, a long-time friend and mother of a two-year-old named Ella. Abby shares her experiences with infertility, PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome), and endometriosis.
Resources:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/infertility
https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/infertility/index.htm
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/polycystic-ovary-syndrome
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/pcos.html
https://www.endocenter.org/
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www.keepitkassual.com2024-04-151h 04Keeping it Real, MamaGrace & Grit | Early Postpartum with VictoriaIn this episode, Kass and Victoria talk about early postpartum, birth trauma, and the importance of prioritizing your mental health.
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www.keepitkassual.com2024-03-2543 minKeeping it Real, MamaGrace & Grit | Working Pregnant Toddler Moms with SydneyIn the second episode of Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood, Kass and Sydney talk about what it's like to be full-time working pregnant moms with two-year-olds. They discuss their second pregnancies, as well as the pressures/expectations they face as over-achieving, career-driven women.
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2024-02-1956 minKeeping it Real, MamaGrace & Grit | Maternal Health with KaileeIn this inaugural episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass and Kailee talk about Kailee's pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience, including her challenges with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The duo also talks about the lack of focus on women's health and maternal mental health.
Resources:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00031348211029853
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2023/03/07/ignored-and-underrepresented-the-impact-of-excluding-women-in-healthcare-research/?sh=1f727093628a
https://ehlersdanlosnews.com/news/women-with-eds-have-higher-risk-of-experiencing-pregnancy-delivery-complications-study-reports/
https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/information/a-midwifes-guide-to-pregnancy-birth-feeding-and-eds/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/first-pill-for-postpartum-depression-is-approved-by-fda-62376e41
Follow Me:2024-01-2954 minKeeping it Real, MamaWelcome to Grace & Grit | TrailerWelcome to Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood!
In this trailer episode, Kass shares a poem she wrote that inspired her to start this podcast. As a storyteller and journalist, her goal is to interview mothers and parents about their pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood experiences. Kass wants to hear the good, the bad, the ugly, the happy - everything. It's so important that we share our stories.2024-01-2911 min