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Modern HysteriaS1E18 'Pregnancy Brain' x Stress with Parijat DeshpandeHave you ever been six months pregnant, doing your very best to hold your pee, crying hysterically, and been told to “CALM DOWN!!!?”That advice — to “just relax” — is not helpful, especially when you’re pregnant, your body’s going through changes, and you’re worried the stress will impact your baby. And maybe even less so when you’re pregnant after a pregnancy loss or complication.In this episode, Parijat Deshpande explains how the “body keeps the score” in pregnancy and what we can do about it.Links + Resources* 🆓 Stress Solutions Quiz* 🌈 Fo...2025-04-0959 min
Scenic Route, Social Change and Mental Health Conversations for PerfectionistsGrief and Healing: The Art of Somatic Awareness and Witnessing with Parijat DeshpandeIn this powerful episode of The Scenic Route Podcast, host Jennifer Walter dives deep into the often misunderstood world of grief and healing with expert Parijat Deshpande, MS and founder of Ruvelle. Together, they explore: The universal nature of grief and why all loss is validHow to integrate loss into daily life and honour loved onesThe importance of raising our somatic capacity for emotionsCultural perspectives on grief and mourningBuilding empathy and becoming a witness to others' griefPractical tips for navigating difficult conversations about lossThe connection between grief, empathy, and social changeParijat shares invaluable in...2024-10-2253 min
Confessions of a Terrible LeaderS3, Ep. 14: Leading The Way in Healing Medical Trauma, feat. Parijat Deshpande, founder of RuvelleCW: This episode discusses pregnancy and birth trauma.Join us as we chat with the inspiring Parijat Deshpande, a pioneer in the field of medical trauma healing and founder of Ruvelle, a company that focuses exclusively on helping individuals heal from traumatic pregnancies and revolutionize their health moving forward. Parijat shares her journey from personal experience to becoming a leader in supporting women in having healthier pregnancies.Key TakeawaysBreaking New Ground: Learn about Parijat's courage and determination in developing a groundbreaking approach to healing medical trauma.Leading with Empathy: Discover...2024-09-2531 min
Dear NICU MamaOvercoming Indecision with Parijat Deshpande of RuvelleWhat if indecisiveness is a result of our birth and NICU trauma? On today’s podcast episode, we have speaker and somatic trauma consultant Parijat Deshpande on the podcast and we have an insightful conversation all about indecisiveness how we can identify it as a signal rather than a problem to be fixed.Throughout this episode we talk about:• The different types of “threat state patterns” and a quiz to identify them• How identifying our threat patterns can help us move through indecisiveness• Gentle practices a NICU mom can utilize to make decis...2024-07-0352 min
Friends With FertilityNavigating High-Risk Pregnancies with Parijat DeshpandeJoin us on this enlightening episode of the Creation Innovation Podcast as we welcome Parijat Deshpande, the pioneering founder and CEO of Ruvelle. Parijat has dedicated her life to transforming the high-risk pregnancy landscape, making significant strides in improving outcomes, reducing preterm births, and supporting parents throughout their journey.
In this episode, Parijat shares her mission to end the high-risk pregnancy crisis and the innovative approaches her company, Ruvelle, employs to achieve this goal. From her extensive experience serving thousands of pregnant individuals through live events and one-on-one support to her bestselling book, Pregnancy Brain: A...2024-06-1934 min
Brave & Curious with Dr Lora ShahineEp 76 Anxiety Solutions with Somatic Trauma Professional Parijat DeshpandeIf you’ve struggled to get pregnant, grappled through multiple IVF cycles, experienced a loss, or delivered early, you know first hand that pregnancy is NOT always blissful. Unfortunately for some, the process of building a family can border on traumatic. If this is the case for you or someone you know, the information and insights from Parijat Deshpande could shed some light on how to work through the anxiety that lives alongside infertility and high-risk pregnancy. Parijat is founder of Ruvelle, bestselling author, speaker, and high-risk pregnancy consultant. In this episode of Baby or Bust...2024-06-1841 minBrave & Curious with Dr Lora ShahineEp 76 Anxiety Solutions with Somatic Trauma Professional Parijat DeshpandeIf you’ve struggled to get pregnant, grappled through multiple IVF cycles, experienced a loss, or delivered early, you know first hand that pregnancy is NOT always blissful. Unfortunately for some, the process of building a family can border on traumatic. If this is the case for you or someone you know, the information and insights from Parijat Deshpande could shed some light on how to work through the anxiety that lives alongside infertility and high-risk pregnancy. Parijat is founder of Ruvelle, bestselling author, speaker, and high-risk pregnancy consultant. In this episode of Baby or Bust...2024-06-1841 min
Mom and Mind343: Innovative Trauma Informed Care for High-Risk Pregnancy with Parijat DeshpandeHearing the words “high-risk pregnancy” strikes fear in the heart of every parent. Even though we may not understand all the ramifications of that designation, we know it means that an unpredictable journey is ahead. I’m excited to welcome back today’s guest and learn more about her work in the field of high-risk pregnancy. Join us!Parijat Deshpande is the founder and CEO of Ruvelle, the only trauma-informed wellness company specifically dedicated to improving high-risk pregnancy outcomes, reducing preterm births, and supporting parents on the entire high-risk pregnancy journey. Parijat is a high-risk pregnancy expert who has...2024-06-1041 min
Shameless Leadership879: Parijat Deshpande: The Unseen Impact of Traumatic Stress and Collective TraumaParijat Deshpande is the founder and CEO of Ruvelle, the only trauma-informed wellness company specifically dedicated to improving high-risk pregnancy outcomes, reducing preterm birth, and supporting parents on the entire high-risk pregnancy journey. On a mission to end the high-risk pregnancy crisis, she has served and supported thousands of clients through her live events, one-on-one work, her bestselling book, Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy, and the Body Language Journal.I am thrilled to welcome Parijat back to the show as a second-time guest. I have watched her work evolve over t...2024-06-0348 min
The Hormone Puzzle Podcast - Learn How to Solve Your Infertility Puzzle to Get and Stay PregnantNavigating Stress and High-Risk Pregnancy with Parijat DeshpandeBecause getting pregnant is only half the battle, staying pregnant is the other half. For this season, we've decided to add a special episode every month dedicated about how to have a healthy happy pregnancy, birth and postpartum. If you are still in the process of fighting infertility and you feel triggered by this episode, please skip it until you are ready. Episode #289 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast is a special episode where our guest speaker Parijat Deshpande talks Navigating Stress and High-Risk Pregnancy. Each month one episode is dedicated...2024-01-3033 min
NICU Babies Parent SupportEpisode 68: Pre-eclampsia: How to heal from trauma (pt 4) ft. Parijat DeshpandeYour diagnosis doesn’t have to determine your outcome. As we conclude our four-part series on pre-eclampsia, Parijat Deshpande, a somatic trauma professional, shares how to heal from trauma. In this episode, we chat about: What is a somatic trauma professional and what led you to that profession? How does your book, Pregnancy Brain, empower parents, especially those who are high-risk or find themselves in the NICU? If a woman finds herself in a high-risk pregnancy, is there anything she can do to minimize the trauma she may endure eit...2023-05-2536 minNICU Babies Parent SupportEpisode 68: Pre-eclampsia: How to heal from trauma (pt 4) ft. Parijat DeshpandeYour diagnosis doesn’t have to determine your outcome. As we conclude our four-part series on pre-eclampsia, Parijat Deshpande, a somatic trauma professional, shares how to heal from trauma. In this episode, we chat about: What is a somatic trauma professional and what led you to that profession? How does your book, Pregnancy Brain, empower parents, especially those who are high-risk or find themselves in the NICU? If a woman finds herself in a high-risk pregnancy, is there anything she can do to minimize the trauma she may endure eit...2023-05-2536 min
Imperfect Mommying: Better Parenting through Self-Healing with Alysia LyonsAre you finding support with premature birth pregnancy? Guest Parijat DeshpandeThis episode hits pretty close to home for me and my guest Praijat, who works closely with women are wanting to create a healthier pregnancy journey. We discuss the stigmas that come with premature births and how to support those going through it. Premature births can be overwhelming for all those involved, so it’s ok to feel a bit anxious to approach the topic. Praijat does an excellent job breaking down how to navigate it all.
Parijat Deshpande is the leading integrative high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic stress & trauma professional and speaker and author who guides women to improve their pr...2023-03-2341 min
Dear NICU MamaHigh-Risk Pregnancy after NICU with Parijat DeshpandeWe have the honor and privilege of welcoming back Parijat Deshpande back to the Dear NICU mama Podcast! And today we have a gentle and trauma informed discussion about high-risk pregnancy after NICU.In this episode we cover:How do we know if we are ready for another pregnancy? What questions can help couples answer this for themselves?What does it mean to have a high-risk pregnancy?Will stress and anxiety during pregnancy cause a mother to go into early labor?Is it possible to have a more “normal” pregnancy?How do we listen to our...2023-02-0147 min
IN TRANSIT with Sundae Bean296: The Stress Monster with Parijat DeshpandeNever, and I mean not once since the beginning of time, has a person who’s under duress calmed down as a result of being told to calm down. When someone you care about is exhibiting stress, instructing them to “just relax” is one of the worst things you can do.
So, how can you be supportive and help bring them to the other side of the stress episode? As a start, clarify what they’re asking for by reframing what they’re saying or by summarizing their behavior.
Then, look into the mirror to do your ow...2022-12-0542 min
Sundae Schneider-Bean, LLC.296: The Stress Monster with Parijat DeshpandeNever, and I mean not once since the beginning of time, has a person who’s under duress calmed down as a result of being told to calm down. When someone you care about is exhibiting stress, instructing them to “just relax” is one of the worst things you can do.
So, how can you be supportive and help bring them to the other side of the stress episode? As a start, clarify what they’re asking for by reframing what they’re saying or by summarizing their behavior.
Then, look into the mirror to do your ow...2022-12-0542 minIN TRANSIT with Sundae Bean296: The Stress Monster with Parijat DeshpandeNever, and I mean not once since the beginning of time, has a person who’s under duress calmed down as a result of being told to calm down. When someone you care about is exhibiting stress, instructing them to “just relax” is one of the worst things you can do.
So, how can you be supportive and help bring them to the other side of the stress episode? As a start, clarify what they’re asking for by reframing what they’re saying or by summarizing their behavior.
Then, look into the mirror to do your ow...2022-12-0542 min
Dear NICU MamaTrauma in the Body after NICU with Parijat DeshpandeWe have the honor and privilege of welcoming back Parijat Deshpande back to the Dear NICU mama Podcast! And today we are learning all about trauma in the body, specifically trauma in the body after we come home from the NICU.In this episode we cover:What happens to the brain/body connection as a result of trauma? Why does this happen? What are some ways trauma can show up in our bodies after a traumatic birth and/or NICU experience?Sometimes it feels our trauma is filtering our ability to connect with our loved ones a...2022-08-1744 min
Teaching STEM #4Real9. Rethinking Sex Ed and Health Classes, With Parijat DeshpandeWelcome to the final episode of season one of Teaching STEM #4Real! Today, I am issuing a trigger warning as I will be talking about a very personal experience with pregnancy loss. However, I am so grateful to be in the hands of Parijat! Parijat Deshpande is the leading integrative high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic trauma professional, and speaker and author who guides women to improve their pregnancy complications so they can reduce their risk of preterm birth. Her unique neurobiological approach has served hundreds of women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies...2022-07-1248 min
Day 1 PodcastEP36: How to take control of your pregnancy after loss with Parijat DeshpandePregnancy After Loss // Learning how to come back to your body // Trauma management
Parijat Deshpande is the leading integrative high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic trauma professional and speaker, and author who guides women to improve their pregnancy complications so they can reduce their risk of preterm birth. Her unique neurobiological approach has served hundreds of women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was eroded forever. Parijat is the author of the bestselling book Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy. She is also...2022-02-1557 min
The Puurlee Podcast with Nika LawrieHow To Heal After Pregnancy Or Delivery Trauma with Parijat DeshpandeParijat Deshpande is the leading integrative high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic trauma professional, and speaker and author who guides women to improve their pregnancy complications so they can reduce their risk of preterm birth. Her unique neurobiological approach has served hundreds of women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a sense of safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was eroded forever. Parijat is the author of the bestselling book Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy. She is also the host of the popular podcast Delivering Miracles®️, which discusses the real...2021-11-0942 min
Dear NICU MamaREPLAY | Exercise & Trauma with Parijat DeshpandeOur November virtual event is only a week and a half away! Which is why for this week’s podcast episode, we are sharing a replay of an episode from season 3 with Parijat Deshpande! Parijat is the keynote speaker of our November event, and if you are on the fence about registering and long to learn more about Parijat and her practice, this episode is a great episode to do just that.For more information about our upcoming virtual event on November 13th and for tickets, head here!---Have you tr...2021-11-0446 min
Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health ProfessionalsHigh-Risk Pregnancies | Reducing The Risk of Pre-Term Birth | Parijat DeshpandeToday’s episode focuses on high-risk pregnancies. My guest Parijat Deshpande shares specific strategies for coping with the stressful realities of high risk pregnancies to ultimately reduce birth complications and reduce the risk of having a pre-term birth. Parijat Deshpande is the leading integrative high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic trauma professional and speaker and author who guides women to improve their pregnancy complications so they can reduce their risk of preterm birth. Her unique neurobiological approach has served hundreds of women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was er...2021-10-221h 04
Dear NICU MamaExercise & Trauma with Parijat DeshpandeHave you tried exercising after your trauma but found yourself feeling particularly triggered? If so, you are not alone and you are absolutely not broken. Today we have the one and only Parijat Desphande with Healthy High Risk Pregnancy on the podcast to talk all about exercise and trauma! With swimsuit season soon approaching, we know there is an increased pressure to “get our bodies back”. But for NICU mothers and women who have experienced trauma throughout their family building journey, exercise isn’t always that simple.In this episode we cover:Why might exercise trigger a trau...2021-04-2844 min
The Period PartyStrategies That Work For High-Risk Pregnancies with Parijat Deshpande
Parijat Deshpande is a high-risk pregnancy specialist and somatic trauma professional who guides women to improve their pregnancy complications so they can reduce their risk of preterm birth. Her unique neurobiological approach has served so many women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was eroded forever. Parijat is the author of the bestselling book Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy. Her work stems from her own extremely high-risk pregnancy and the tools and tactics she implemented that helped her get just a little further...2021-01-0434 min
Dear NICU MamaREPLAY | NICU Trauma in the Time of COVID-19 with Parijat DeshpandeWe are officially at the end of Season 2! And for our closing episode, we wanted to share the episode we recorded with Parijat Deshpande back in March. (Doesn’t that seem like a year ago?!) Many NICU mamas are feeling especially triggered during this pandemic, and throughout this episode we talk about why that may be and how we can we process through these triggers.We also wanted to share this episode in closing because Parijat is the keynote speaker of our November event THIS WEEKEND! If you are on the fence about registering and long to le...2020-11-0257 min
Learn With LessTips For Parenting A Child With Medical Needs, with Parijat DeshpandeBuilding Empathy and Capacity for Families with Young Children With Medical Needs On this episode of the Learn With Less podcast, Ayelet sits down with Parijat Deshpande, of parijatdeshpande.com. Parijat is a leading high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, trauma professional, speaker and author who teaches women how to deactivate their stress response before, during […]
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Mommy's on a Call | Holistic Health, Wellness & Mindfulness for Modern Moms, Entrepreneurship, Mindful Parenting16. Finding Calm and Understanding Stress with Parijat Deshpande [Parenting in a Pandemic, Vol. 5]After being on bedrest for most of her pregnancy and delivering her first child at 24 weeks and 5 days, which was 15 days longer than expected, Parijat Deshpande used her personal experience to embark on a journey learning and researching all about how the body’s nervous system reacts to stressors, anxiety, and fear associated with a high risk pregnancy. In this episode, I learned so much about how she approaches the stress cycle and how to use neurobiological techniques to help improve your overall mind-body connection. She explains why deep breathing and a lot of common qui...2020-07-1739 min
Thriving in the Midst of Chaos: Parenting With Special Needs KidsHaving a Healthy High-Risk Pregnancy and Coping With Birth Trauma With Guest Parijat DeshpandeEpisode 40: Having a Healthy High-Risk Pregnancy and Coping With Birth Trauma With Guest Parijat Deshpande In this episode, we discuss experiencing trauma when parenting a child with ongoing medical complications. Guest Parijat Deshpande's parenting journey began with an ectopic pregnancy rupture, IVF and prolonged bedrest. She eventually got pregnant with her first child, experienced PPROM and went into labor very early, and delivered at 24 weeks after having been in the hospital for 15 days to ensure that she remained pregnant as long as possible. Shortly before she went into active labor, she looked up what a 24-weeker looked...2020-06-181h 08
Growing Our Family - Pregnancy Podcast47: How to survive bed rest with Parijat DeshpandePregnancy Podcast – Episode 47: How to survive bed rest with Parijat Deshpande For the full show notes, visit: https://growingourfamily.com/s01e47/ Follow me on Instagram: Instagram.com/growingrfamily And Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/growingrfamily Parijat Deshpande is a high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, bestselling author, speaker, Delivering Miracles Podcast host, and speaker and advocate for moms with […]
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Dear NICU MamaNICU Trauma in the Time of COVID-19 with Parijat DeshpandeExcessive hand washing, fear of germs, social distancing and isolation... sound familiar? It may be because there are some uncanny similarities between the recent COVID-19 regulations and NICU regulations. And because of these similarities, we wanted to bring awareness to the fact that this can all be very triggering for NICU mamas.We are so honored to have high risk pregnancy specialist and trauma professional Parijat Desphande on the podcast to share about how our bodies and minds may be responding during this unprecedented time. This episode is packed with incredible amounts of insight and immense amounts...2020-04-0153 min
Therapist Mom of TwinsEp. 3 - Interview with High-Risk Pregnancy Expert Parijat DeshpandeInterview with Parijat Deshpande discussing resources for high-risk pregnancy, grief, and trauma. Parijat Deshpande is the leading high-risk pregnancy expert, mind-body health specialist, trauma professional, speaker and author who teaches women how to deactivate their stress response before, during and after a high-risk pregnancy so they can give their baby a strong start to life. Her unique approach has served hundreds of women to reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was eroded forever. Parijat is the author of best selling book Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy. She is...2019-08-0541 min
"Doctor Mom" Podcast#138: Healthy High-Risk Pregnancy with Parijat DeshpandeStephanie interviews Parijat Deshpande, leading high-risk pregnancy expert, about mental health and high-risk pregnancies. They discuss how you can turn off the chronic stress response and heal from pregnancy and birth trauma. Stephanie and Parijat also discuss what to do if you’ve experienced trauma and getting pregnant again feels scary. Parijat has a calm, positive outlook on a topic that is incredibly important and often overlooked. This is a must listen for anyone who has experienced trauma or wants to support someone in their life that may be suffering. We’d like to say a special than...2019-06-1853 min
"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive ParentHealthy High-Risk Pregnancy with Parijat DeshpandeStephanie interviews Parijat Deshpande, leading high-risk pregnancy expert, about mental health and high-risk pregnancies. They discuss how you can turn off the chronic stress response and heal from pregnancy and birth trauma. Stephanie and Parijat also discuss what to do if you’ve experienced trauma and getting pregnant again feels scary. Parijat has a calm, positive outlook on a topic that is incredibly important and often overlooked. This is a must listen for anyone who has experienced trauma or wants to support someone in their life that may be suffering. We’d like to say a special than...2019-06-1853 min
Delivering Miracles®111: For the Type-A PersonThis episode of Delivering Miracles with Parijat Deshpande is all about the Type-A person. Parijat explains what this means, how this impacts your high-risk pregnancy, and what you can do to accommodate this.2019-02-1433 min
Delivering Miracles®110: What Pediatricians Want New Parents to KnowAre you considering which pediatrician you should choose for your child? From personal experience, I know the importance of finding the right pediatrician who will not listen to the outside noise, but who will listen to you and make the best decisions for your child. Joining me on the show today is Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, favorably known as Dr. Jen by her patients. Dr. Jen is a nationally renowned parenting expert, board-certified pediatrician, and has maintained a successful, private practice in New York, New York, at Carnegie Hill Pediatrics for over 20 years. Perhaps Dr. Jen’s greatest acc...2019-02-0743 min
Delivering Miracles®109 What Every High-Risk Mom Needs to HearIt really is this hard. Let this sink in. Don't minimize your feelings. If it feels hard, it's okay. On this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat talks you through this important statement that every woman going through a high-risk pregnancy needs to hear. 2019-01-3130 min
Delivering Miracles®105: Surviving the First Few Weeks of MotherhoodToday on Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande chats with certified advanced birth doula and postpartum educator Adriana Lozada to discuss new motherhood and share their top tips to prepare you for your first few weeks as a new parent.2019-01-0337 min
Working Parent ResourceWPR063: Coping with Infertility and Pregnancy Loss with Parijat DeshpandeEpisode Summary: The topic we’re covering today is one that is really close to my heart. I first got to know Parijat Deshpande when I appeared on her podcast, Delivering Miracles®, to discuss my own experience with secondary infertility. Infertility and pregnancy loss are both topics that affect so many parents out there, and it’s just not talked about a lot. When I went through it myself, all I wanted was information and support about what I was going through, and I found both very difficult to find. But Parijat is on a mission to open...2018-12-1257 min
Delivering Miracles®100: The Power of FearParijat Deshpande, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist and former high-risk mom, is here to help you get through your high risk pregnancy! You CAN get back in control of your pregnancy, and Parijat is here to guide you every step of the way.2018-11-2927 min
Delivering Miracles®93: Dealing With the Loss of a ChildIn this episode of Delivering Miracles, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist and former high-risk mom, Parijat Deshpande brings on friend, colleauge, biggest supporter, and clinical psychologist Tara May to discuss the process of dealing with the loss of a child with.2018-10-1143 min
Delivering Miracles®92: There is HopeEach pregnancy is different, but there is always hope. In this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist and former high-risk mom, shares 3 client stories that are filled with hope.2018-10-0426 min
Delivering Miracles®90: How to Get Out Of Your HeadDo you feel like a victim to your anxiety at times? Today’s show will help you leave the overwhelm behind, walk around the wall, and find relief. I’ll show you practical steps to get out of your head and learn to listen to your body. You may not realize it, but giving your body what it needs is the key. Stay with me, and I’ll show you how. Episode Highlights: Cognitive Behavior Therapy--challenging and changing thoughts and behaviors to help moods and emotions and dispel anxiety and phobias My high-ris...2018-09-2030 min
Delivering Miracles®88: Storytelling as a Way to Heal from TraumaIf you’ve experienced reproductive trauma, then you know the real, raw side of family-building---and you know that it’s not always pretty or easy. Do you like to talk about your experience? It may seem normal to want to hide from the reality because it’s tough, but there is a real need to share our stories. There is something innate within us that is meant to thrive on storytelling, and it’s an empowering way to find healing from your trauma. Episode HIghlights: Why storytelling is an important part of history an...2018-09-0637 min
Delivering Miracles®87: Postpartum Depression & PsychoneuroimmunologyWhat is depression? What causes it? We are talking about everything related to depression, especially as it relates to fertility and pregnancy. I guarantee that today’s show will challenge your thinking in so many ways about depression. When I used to work in clinical psychology, I was always drawn to the work around depression, grief, and mourning. There are different perspectives on depression and many models that try to explain depression. It wasn’t until I went through infertility and high-risk pregnancy and delved into the field of psychoneuroimmunology that I realized that we seek t...2018-08-3051 min
Fabulous Over 50High Risk Pregnancy, Anxiety, and Maternal Health, with Parijat Deshpande, Author of 'Pregnancy Brain'Parijat's advice: "Trust your body. Your doctor is the medical expert in the room, but they will never be the expert on your body, that's you. So don't ever forget that. Bring your expertise into the room. Make them listen. Explain what's going on as clearly as you can, and if they won't listen, walk away." Today, Parijat Deshpande and I talked about: Parijat's own story of high-risk pregnancy. She had endometriosis, and needed to use IFV to get pregnant. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is rare but can happen if you doing an egg retrieval and transfer r...2018-08-2230 min
Fertile Minds RadioPregnancy Brain with Parijat Deshpande, MSParijat Deshpande is the leading high-risk pregnancy expert, perinatal mind-body wellness counselor, speaker, and author who guides women to quickly and effectively release their stress during their high-risk pregnancy so they can give their baby a strong start to life. Her bestselling book “Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy” and popular podcast Delivering Miracles® discuss the real, raw side of infertility and pregnancy in an interesting yet expert manner. Tune in for an episode where we discuss the physical impact of hope, how to surround yourself with a team that feels right to you...2018-08-1943 min
Delivering Miracles®85: How to Know It's Time to Stop TryingHow does it feel to watch your dreams fade away? It’s never a good feeling, but what if those dreams involve how many children to have or when to walk away and end your journey to conceive a child? Somehow, this dream cuts deeper than other dreams that may go unfulfilled in your life. Dr. Maria Rothenburger is a fertility therapist and coach who has been through infertility challenges. Her doctoral research focused on post-traumatic growth as opposed to PTSD. Though she still practices as a psychotherapist, her passion has become fertility coaching, as she...2018-08-1650 min
Delivering Miracles®83: What Pediatricians Want New Parents to KnowAre you considering which pediatrician you should choose for your child? From personal experience, I know the importance of finding the right pediatrician who will not listen to the outside noise, but who will listen to you and make the best decisions for your child. Joining me on the show today is Dr. Jennifer Trachtenberg, favorably known as Dr. Jen by her patients. Dr. Jen is a nationally renowned parenting expert, board-certified pediatrician, and has maintained a successful, private practice in New York, New York, at Carnegie Hill Pediatrics for over 20 years. Perhaps Dr. Jen’s gr...2018-08-0242 min
Sisters in Loss Podcast: Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, & Infertility StoriesEP50 - Parijat Deshpande IVF Story, High Risk Pregnancy, Preterm Birth, and Delivering MiraclesFor the month of June we are talking about infertility and IVF success stories on the Sisters in Loss podcast. In today's episode we have Parijat Deshpande a High Risk Pregnancy Expert who shares her IVF journey and High Risk pregnancy. She discusses how she ended up on bedrest after going into early labor at 22 weeks. She was able to deliver her son at 24 weeks, after managing the emotional stress of preterm labor, birth, and being on bedrest. Parijat hosts the Delivering Miracles podcast where they discuss the real, raw side of fertility, pregnancy, prematurity and the postpartum period. In t...2018-06-2027 min
Startup ParentHigh-Risk Pregnancy and the Mind-Body Connection (Parijat Deshpande)#049 — High-Risk Pregnancy and the Mind-Body Connection You don’t know Murphy’s Law until you’ve heard the story of Parijat Deshpande’s high-risk pregnancy. After being diagnosed with endometriosis, Parijat and her husband sought out a specialist and started fertility treatment. After an intrauterine insemination that ended with an ectopic pregnancy, they tried again with IVF. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome was just the first in a series of eight complications that Parijat endured during the pregnancy. She was forced to stop working at six weeks—and her water broke at only 23 weeks and two days. ...2018-04-1656 min
Delivering Miracles®40: Gestational Diabetes with Lily NicholsToday's guest is the expert of experts on gestational diabetes, Lily Nichols: registered dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes educator, researcher, speaker, and author. Gestational diabetes was Parijat's 7th complication during her high-risk pregnancy and today she chats with Lily to candidly discuss her experience and how you can feel better guided in your pregnancy journey.2017-10-0550 min
Delivering Miracles Podcast40: Gestational Diabetes with Lily NicholsToday's guest is the expert of experts on gestational diabetes, Lily Nichols: registered dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes educator, researcher, speaker, and author. Gestational diabetes was Parijat's 7th complication during her high-risk pregnancy and today she chats with Lily to candidly discuss her experience and how you can feel better guided in your pregnancy journey.2017-10-0500 minDelivering Miracles Podcast36: What Every High-Risk Mom Needs to HearIt really is this hard. Let this sink in. Don't minimize your feelings. If it feels hard, it's okay. On this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat talks you through this important statement that every woman going through a high-risk pregnancy needs to hear.2017-09-0700 min
Delivering Miracles®36: What Every High-Risk Mom Needs to HearIt really is this hard. Let this sink in. Don't minimize your feelings. If it feels hard, it's okay. On this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat talks you through this important statement that every woman going through a high-risk pregnancy needs to hear.2017-09-0728 minDelivering Miracles Podcast35: For the Type-A PersonThis episode of Delivering Miracles with Parijat Deshpande is all about the Type-A person. Parijat explains what this means, how this impacts your high-risk pregnancy, and what you can do to accommodate this.2017-08-3100 min
Delivering Miracles®35: For the Type-A PersonThis episode of Delivering Miracles with Parijat Deshpande is all about the Type-A person. Parijat explains what this means, how this impacts your high-risk pregnancy, and what you can do to accommodate this.2017-08-3131 minDelivering Miracles Podcast34: What It’s Like To Have Multiple ComplicationsWe don't share our stories enough - it can be hard to get to that place where you're comfortable sharing, but storytelling can help you heal. Today, Parijat opens up Delivering Miracles as a platform for high-risk mom's to share their stories. Our very first brave mom is Khadya Hale.2017-08-2400 min
Delivering Miracles®34: What It’s Like To Have Multiple ComplicationsWe don't share our stories enough - it can be hard to get to that place where you're comfortable sharing, but storytelling can help you heal. Today, Parijat opens up Delivering Miracles as a platform for high-risk mom's to share their stories. Our very first brave mom is Khadya Hale.2017-08-2446 minDelivering Miracles Podcast33: Combating Helplessness During a High-Risk PregnancyPregnancy is a time of learning how to relinquish control. So many new things are going on in your body and in this episode high-risk pregnancy expert, Parijat Deshpande, helps you combat the feeling of helplessness while these changes are happening.2017-08-1700 min
Delivering Miracles®33: Combating Helplessness During a High-Risk PregnancyPregnancy is a time of learning how to relinquish control. So many new things are going on in your body and in this episode high-risk pregnancy expert, Parijat Deshpande, helps you combat the feeling of helplessness while these changes are happening. 2017-08-1729 minDelivering Miracles Podcast32: Be In Charge of Your HealthcareYou HAVE to ask questions! In this episode, Parijat talks about questions the questions you should ask about fertility. She brings on her friend and colleague, Jay Palumbo, to share the questions fertility patients ask her as a fertility advocate.2017-08-1000 min
Delivering Miracles®32: Be In Charge of Your HealthcareYou HAVE to ask questions! In this episode, Parijat talks about questions the questions you should ask about fertility. She brings on her friend and colleague, Jay Palumbo, to share the questions fertility patients ask her as a fertility advocate. 2017-08-1053 minDelivering Miracles Podcast31: A Guys Perspective: Q&A with Sonil MukherjeeIn this episode, Parijat brings back her husband, Sonil, to answer your questions -- he gives us great insight into his perspective from the other side of a high-risk pregnancy. You guys sent in some really good questions!2017-08-0300 min
Delivering Miracles®31: A Guys Perspective: Q&A with Sonil MukherjeeIn this episode, Parijat brings back her husband, Sonil, to answer your questions -- he gives us great insight into his perspective from the other side of a high-risk pregnancy. You guys sent in some really good questions!2017-08-0335 minDelivering Miracles Podcast29: Weird Celebrity Pregnancy TrendsWhether it be Beyonce or Amal Clooney we just can't get enough of celebrity pregnancies. Something about these huge names going through the same thing the rest of us do is so intriguing. On this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande discusses different celebrity pregnancies.2017-07-2000 min
Delivering Miracles®29: Weird Celebrity Pregnancy TrendsWhether it be Beyonce or Amal Clooney we just can't get enough of celebrity pregnancies. Something about these huge names going through the same thing the rest of us do is so intriguing. On this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande discusses different celebrity pregnancies.2017-07-2027 minDelivering Miracles Podcast28: Making Your High Risk Pregnancy EasierOn this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande talks about the continuous struggle of high-risk pregnancies, and how to make it more manageable.2017-07-1300 min
Delivering Miracles®28: Making Your High Risk Pregnancy EasierOn this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande talks about the continuous struggle of high-risk pregnancies, and how to make it more manageable.2017-07-1332 minDelivering Miracles Podcast27: Tools for a Passionate Marriage and a Powerful Parenting TeamHaving a baby is a HUGE life adjustment and can put a strain on your relationship. On this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande discusses tools for creating a solid marital foundation for the arrival of your baby with special guest Debbie Cherry, licensed marriage and family therapist, and creator of the Passion While Parenting program. Debbie will help arm you with the right tools now so you can have a solid foundation of your marriage once your baby comes home -- no matter what happens between now and then. I am so excited to introduce you to Debbie Cherry!2017-07-0600 min
Delivering Miracles®27: Tools for a Passionate Marriage and a Powerful Parenting TeamHaving a baby is a HUGE life adjustment and can put a strain on your relationship. On this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande discusses tools for creating a solid marital foundation for the arrival of your baby with special guest Debbie Cherry, licensed marriage and family therapist, and creator of the Passion While Parenting program. Debbie will help arm you with the right tools now so you can have a solid foundation of your marriage once your baby comes home -- no matter what happens between now and then. I am so excited to introduce you to Debbie...2017-07-0637 minDelivering Miracles Podcast26: Surviving the First Few Weeks of New MotherhoodToday on Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande chats with certified advanced birth doula and postpartum educator Adriana Lozada to discuss new motherhood and share their top tips to prepare you for your first few weeks as a new parent.2017-06-2900 min
Delivering Miracles®26: Surviving the First Few Weeks of New MotherhoodToday on Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande chats with certified advanced birth doula and postpartum educator Adriana Lozada to discuss new motherhood and share their top tips to prepare you for your first few weeks as a new parent.2017-06-2935 min
Delivering Miracles®25: Combining Prenatal Care with Lifestyle WellnessThere is a whole other side of health that we don't always hear about - lifestyle wellness. Pills don't always solve everything! In this episode, Parijat Deshpande discusses why standard prenatal care isn't always enough during a high-risk pregnancy and the importance of wellness.2017-06-2224 minDelivering Miracles Podcast25: Combining Prenatal Care with Lifestyle WellnessThere is a whole other side of health that we don't always hear about - lifestyle wellness. Pills don't always solve everything! In this episode, Parijat Deshpande discusses why standard prenatal care isn't always enough during a high-risk pregnancy and the importance of wellness.2017-06-2200 min
Delivering Miracles®24: The Impact of Sleep on Fertility and PregnancySleep is so important not only for your health and well-being, but for fertility too! In this episode Parijat brings on sleep strategist, coach, colleague, and friend Christine Hansen to talk to us about all things related to sleep, fertility, and pregnancy.2017-06-1534 minDelivering Miracles Podcast24: The Impact of Sleep on Fertility and PregnancySleep is so important not only for your health and well-being, but for fertility too! In this episode Parijat brings on sleep strategist, coach, colleague, and friend Christine Hansen to talk to us about all things related to sleep, fertility, and pregnancy.2017-06-1500 min
Delivering Miracles®21: Nutrition and Fertility with Lindsay DamOn this episode of Delivering Miracles, High Risk Pregnancy Expert, clinically trained therapist and former high risk mother, Parijat Deshpande talks to fertility expert Lindsay Dam about the less thought about causes of miscarriages. They discuss nutrition and digestion and how important these are in avoiding a miscarriage.2017-05-2542 min
Delivering Miracles®20: Different Types of BirthsIf your pregnancy doesn't go as planned you still have options! On today's episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat discusses the details of the pros and cons for the different options you may have during your high-risk pregnancy. She covers home births, water births, and more!2017-05-1833 min
Delivering Miracles®19: A Husband’s POV of a High-Risk PregnancyThe husband's journey through a high-risk pregnancy is often glazed over, but in reality 10% of men worldwide experience depression during high-risk pregnancies. Today Parijat Deshpande invites on her husband to discuss his experience during their high-risk pregnancy. Tune in to hear what it's like on the other side.2017-05-1134 min
Delivering Miracles®18: How a Fertility Specialist Can Help You Get Pregnant with Dr. Daniel PotterIn this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat talks with highly sought after reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist Dr. Daniel Potter. The two demystify the fertility world and show you all that fertility specialists can do for you.2017-05-0444 min
Delivering Miracles®17: 7 Weird Facts About PregnancyPregnancy is a time of so much change - emotionally and physically. Some of those changes can be really embarrassing and because no one's talking about it, you feel like you're the only one. But you're not! Tune into this episode of Delivering Miracles with Parijat Deshpande so you're prepared for 7 weird side effects of being pregnant.2017-04-2738 min
Delivering Miracles®15: How a Chiropractor Can Help with Fertility and Pregnancy – An Interview with Anjali AgrawalIn this episode of Delivering Miracles, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist and former high-risk mom, Parijat Deshpande shares how she learned that chiropractic care can help you get pregnant and stay pregnant. Parijat talks with Anjali Angrawal, an old friend, who uses chiropractic and integrative medicine to provide a holisitic approach to healthcare.2017-04-1333 min
Delivering Miracles®14: Birth StoriesIn this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande and friends Haley Gray and Sundae Bean share their stories -- a premature birth and a language barrier abroad respectively.2017-04-0644 min
Delivering Miracles®13: Dealing with The Loss of a Child: An Interview with Tara MayIn this episode of Delivering Miracles, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist and former high-risk mom, Parijat Deshpande brings on friend, colleauge, biggest supporter, and clinical psychologist Tara May to discuss the process of dealing with the loss of a child with.2017-03-3042 min
Delivering Miracles®12: Preparing for PrematurityIf you are at risk for delivering early you need to be prepared. 1 in 4 babies are born prematurely and the medical risks are extremely high. In this episode of Delivering Miracles, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist, and former high-risk mom, Parijat Deshpande talks about how to prepare for an early delivery.2017-03-2332 min
Delivering Miracles®11: How To Get Your Partner Involved During Your PregnancyIn this episode of Delivering Miracles, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist, and former high-risk mom, Parijat Deshpande shares how her spouse took on the role of 'doula' during her pregnancy -- or at least tried to. Parijat talks to you and your partner about how to get involved in the pregnancy.2017-03-1635 min
Delivering Miracles®10: Pregnancy and Political StressIn this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist and former high-risk mom, discusses how the things going on in the world directly impact your health and your stress levels regardless of political views.2017-03-0930 min
Delivering Miracles®09: Top 10 List for Getting PregnantIn this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist and former high-risk mom, goes through the top 10 things you should buy, have, or do to help you get pregnant -- some may surprise you!2017-03-0244 min
Delivering Miracles®08: It’s Not Over Because It’s OverWhat Happens After You Bring Your Baby Home? By not talking about it, many women are left feeling extremely alone. In this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist and former high-risk mom, shares what to expect after your high-risk pregnancy when bringing your baby home.2017-02-2335 min
Delivering Miracles®07: Fertility and Pregnancy Fact or FictionIn this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist and former high-risk mom, goes through the differences between fertility and pregnancy facts and fiction so you can have the healthiest pregnancy possible.2017-02-1629 min
Delivering Miracles®06: Braving Bed RestIn this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande talks with Angela Davids, founder of Keep 'Em Cookin'. The two experts share their experiences with bedrest and give tips on how to get through the different types.2017-02-0938 min
Delivering Miracles®05: Q&A With Parijat DeshpandeThis episode is all about the listeners! Here Parijat answers your high-risk pregnancy questions.2017-02-0230 min
Delivering Miracles®04: There Is HopeEach pregnancy is different, but there is always hope. In this episode of Delivering Miracles, Parijat Deshpande, high-risk pregnancy expert, clinically trained therapist and former high-risk mom, shares 3 client stories that are filled with hope.2017-01-2626 min