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Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! Join Sarah and Whitney as they get candid about their own experiences navigating tricky family dynamics around the holidays. From tussling with relatives over politics to setting boundaries with confrontational kin, they shed light on it all. They even tackle an unusual scenario involving a grandmother-to-be who insists on being called "mom" by her soon-to-be-born grandson, and how you can peacefully address such peculiar situations. So, tune in for a hearty chat over a cup of hot cocoa, and remember, it's okay to put your needs first!
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Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! Life is not Hallmark movies or Pinterest perfect, but sometimes the Holiday season as those perfectly curated Christmas cards make us feel that it is for everyone but us. In today’s episode the ladies discuss why moms battle perfectionism and how to we need to let the comparison game go. Warning if you are a type A mom or enneagram 1 you may feel like we are talking straight to you on this one.
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Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! Maybe it is the hallmark movies or the smells of the season that makes us all feel all the feels. From our childhood memories to missing a loved one during this season-it can bring in all the tears. From grief to unmet expectations to trying to create the “perfect” experience for family it can add up. Listen in as Sarah and Whitney talk about the why the holidays can bring out emotion in us all.
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Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! Wrapping present check, a zillion school parties check, feeling like there is so much to do and so little time check check! We know the holiday season is full of stress and emotions and we want to give you the tools to conquer it. Listen in as Sarah & Whitney give you real tools you can use during this crazy season. This one is not to be missed.
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Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! Along with the joy of Thanksgiving comes the stress of expectations and the memories of loved ones we've lost. So, how can we juggle the demands of the holiday season while bearing the weight of grief? Sarah and Whitney unpack this delicate topic, offering insights into maintaining your mental health while navigating holiday chaos.
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Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! You asked and Whitney is answering. The holidays are tricky when navigating so much with so little time and too many opinions. Listen in as Whitney answers how to deal with exhaustion during the holidays, navigating infertility during the season, and so much more! We promise this one will have you feeling 'seen'!
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Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! The holiday season is upon us which means chaos, cookies, and family politics! In today's episode, we talk about how to answer that aunt who constantly asks when you're having the next kid, the pushy in-law who doesn't take no for an answer, and how to handle the gaslighting that occurs when someone questions your parenting choices. The holidays may bring extra stress, but we are here for you and are ready to share the power of boundaries!
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Join us for an insightful conversation with the esteemed Dr. Dalfen, a leading women's mental health psychiatrist, as she opens up about the widespread stigmas surrounding maternal mental health, particularly postpartum depression and anxiety. Her groundbreaking initiatives and her compelling book "When Baby Brings the Blues," provide invaluable support and resources for women navigating the complex challenges of adapting to new motherhood's realities. Whether you're a new mother or a supportive partner, this episode aims to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to address postpartum mental health challenges head-on.
Dr. Dalfen is an MD psychiatrist with 20 years of experience treating women of all ages: from the perinatal to the perimenopausal population. Dr. Ariel co-founded BRIA after running the largest perinatal mental health program in Ontario for 12 years and starting the first of its kind Perinatal Mental Health Telemedicine Program in Canada, in 2014—way before virtual care became popular! Dr. Ariel speaks frequently to public and academic audiences, and to the media about a variety of women’s mental health issues. She has also published research papers and written a book: “When Baby Brings the Blues; solutions for postpartum depression”. Dr. Ariel is dedicated to improving public awareness about women’s mental health issues and educating other health care providers and students.Connect with Dr. Dalfen
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Ever wonder why the evening hours feel like they're designed to test every ounce of your patience? You're not alone. Join us as we explore the "witching hour" for moms—a time when exhaustion and sensory overload peak, much like it does for little ones. It's all about finding those small moments of relief and recognizing the importance of a supportive network to get you through.
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In this episode Sarah speaks with Eszter Kalman LSCW, PMH-C from Golden Tears Therapy about her own experience lead her specializing in maternal mental health. From guilt, shame, resentment, rage, and importance of knowing you are not alone this conversation will speak to anyone who is on the road to motherhood or a mom today.
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Trigger warning this episode discusses miscarriage and infant loss.
In honor of Pregnancy and Infant loss month, Sarah is speaking with Erin and Stephen Mitchell from Couples Counseling for Parents about the impact of loss on a relationship from how each partner may grieve differently, to the importance of hearing each other’s experience, this is a conversation you need to hear. By opening up about their personal experiences, the Mitchells aim to destigmatize discussions around miscarriage and offer crucial support to those who have walked a similar path of grief and healing.
Erin and Stephen can be found on their website and on Instagram @couples.counseling.for.parents.
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We all have people in our lives who are the “strong ones, got it together, juggling it all, working so hard, and always says they are “fine”. But why do we wait for a crisis to check on those people when in reality we need to start checking on them now?
Join Sarah and Whitney as they explore the silent struggles of those who appear self-reliant. They share why trusting your instincts and reaching out with simple gestures can provide immense relief. This episode is a call to check in on those in our circle and to check in with yourself if you need to be checked in on.
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Join Sarah and Whitney as they lay bare their own experiences with maternal mental health issues, from the inconsistencies in medical advice to the crushing financial barriers imposed by high deductibles. In this episode, they dive into the glaring gaps in maternal mental health care, including the lack of mandatory training for healthcare providers and the absence of federal mandates for mental health screenings. This is more than just a discussion; it's a call to action to recognize maternal mental health as a vital component of healthcare and to support one another in this crucial endeavor.
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Have you ever wondered how to navigate the emotional and physical roller coaster of pregnancy and postpartum life? Join Sarah and Whitney as they share lessons from their own journeys, revealing anxieties about taking medications, pressures from social media, setting clear hospital boundaries, and the importance of sleep. Balancing the joys and challenges of the postpartum period can be overwhelming, and we’re here to help you through it.
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How do you keep it all together when life's curveballs seem never-ending? Join us as we unravel practical strategies for managing overwhelming stress and release those pent-up emotions. Learn about the invisible load mothers often carry, the importance of setting boundaries, and why sometimes saying "no" is a necessary act of self-care.
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Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide
The leading cause of death in the first year of childbirth is due to maternal suicide and overdose. This week Sarah and Whitney bring awareness to the topic and discuss common warning signs and how to seek help. We encourage anyone who is struggling with thoughts of self harm to seek help by calling 911/Suicide hotline number 988 or go to your closest emergency room.
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In this week’s episode Sarah interview Erin and Stephen Mitchell to talk about relationship struggles that happen in parenthood and how at the end of the day you can find yourself “too tired to fight”. From mental load, to processing loss differently, to finding yourself going to war over the dishwasher…this is a needed conversation to showcase the common conflicts and how to navigate them.
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You may have heard the term “highly sensitive” child or parent but do you really know what that means or how to navigate? Listen in today as Sarah and Psychologist Chelsea Bodi break it down and touch on anger, repair, and how today’s parents are on the frontlines of managing their own mental health while parenting.
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Today Sarah is joined by Reproductive Psychiatrist, Dr. Constance Guille, as they talk about how the current system of screening moms for their mental health is failing moms. They discuss how coming directly to a mom to screen and treat is how we address the maternity crisis and what you can do if you are struggling to get help.
Dr. Constance Guille is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at MUSC. Dr. Guille completed her psychiatry residency training and sub-specialty training in perinatal psychiatry at Yale University. She established and is currently the Director of the Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health Program at MUSC. The mission of the program is to improve the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women through clinical care, education, teaching, and clinical research.
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Have you ever wondered if therapy could be the key to unlocking a smoother journey through motherhood? Join us as Whitney helps unravel some of the complexities of starting therapy, especially for new mothers, by breaking down common fears and misconceptions, reassuring listeners that therapy is a space where vulnerability is not only welcome but encouraged. No need to be perfect, just genuinely open.
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