Postpartum depression is the leading complication of childbirth — yet moms are constantly told that a smoothie, supplement, or ‘wellness hack’ will make it all go away. In this episode, we sit down with Eszter Kalman of Golden Tears Therapy to unpack why these claims are not only false but predatory toward women who are suffering. Together, we break down the real research on maternal mental health, how the wellness industry profits from mom guilt, and what actually helps.Follow Previa Alliance! <a href='https://www.instagram.com/previaalliance_/'>Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videos</a> Keep the questions coming by sending them to <a href='mailto:info@previaalliance.com'>info@previaalliance.com</a> or DM us on Instagram!

Postpartum depression is the leading complication of childbirth — yet moms are constantly told that a smoothie, supplement, or ‘wellness hack’ will make it all go away. In this episode, we sit down with Eszter Kalman of Golden Tears Therapy to unpack why these claims are not only false but predatory toward women who are suffering. Together, we break down the real research on maternal mental health, how the wellness industry profits from mom guilt, and what actually helps. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videos Keep the questions coming by sending them to info@previaalliance.com or DM us on Instagram!

Postpartum depression is the leading complication of childbirth — yet moms are constantly told that a smoothie, supplement, or ‘wellness hack’ will make it all go away. In this episode, we sit down with Eszter Kalman of Golden Tears Therapy to unpack why these claims are not only false but predatory toward women who are suffering. Together, we break down the real research on maternal mental health, how the wellness industry profits from mom guilt, and what actually helps.Follow Previa Alliance! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/previaalliance_/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videos</a> Keep the questions coming by sending them to <a href="mailto:info@previaalliance.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">info@previaalliance.com</a> or DM us on Instagram!

A Green Smoothie Will Not Cure Your PPD

There are few experiences as universal to human existence as pregnancy and childbirth, and yet its most difficult parts — perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) — are still dealt with in the shadows, shrouded in stigma. The fact is 1 in 5 new and expecting birthing people will experience a PMAD, yet among those who do many are afraid to talk about it, some are not even aware they’re experiencing one, and others don’t know where to turn for help. The fact is, when someone suffers from a maternal mental health disorder it affects not only them, their babies, partners, and families - it impacts our communities. In the Previa Alliance Podcast series, Sarah Parkhurst and Whitney Gay are giving air to a vastly untapped topic by creating a space for their guests —&nbsp; including survivors of PMADs and healthcare professionals in maternal mental health —&nbsp; to share their experiences and expertise openly. And in doing so, Sarah and Whitney make it easy to dig deep and get real about the facts of perinatal mental health, fostering discussions about the raw realities of motherhood. Not only will Previa Alliance Podcast listeners walk away from each episode with a sense of belonging, they’ll also be armed with evidence-based tools for healing, coping mechanisms, and the language to identify the signs and symptoms of PMADs — the necessary first steps in a path to treatment. The Previa Alliance Podcast series is intended for anyone considering pregnancy, currently pregnant, and postpartum as well as the families and communities who support them. Sarah ParkhurstPrevia Alliance Podcast Co-host; Founder &amp; CEO of Previa Alliance A postpartum depression survivor and mom to two boys, Sarah is on a mission to destigmatize the experiences of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and to educate the world on the complex reality of being a mom. Sarah has been working tirelessly to bring to light the experiences of women who have not only suffered a maternal mental health crisis but who have survived it and rebuilt their lives. By empowering women to share their own experiences, by sharing expert advice and trusted resources, and by advocating for health care providers and employers to provide support for these women and their families, Sarah believes as a society we can&nbsp; minimize the impact of the current maternal mental health crisis, while staving off future ones.&nbsp; Whitney Gay&nbsp;Previa Alliance Podcast Co-host;&nbsp; licensed clinician and therapist&nbsp; For the past ten years, Whitney has been committed to helping women heal from the trauma of a postpartum mental health crisis as well as process the grief of a miscarriage or the loss of a baby. She believes that the power of compassion paired with developing critical coping skills helps moms to heal, rebuild, and eventually thrive. In the Previa Alliance Podcast series, Whitney not only shares her professional expertise, but also her own personal experiences of motherhood and recovery from grief.&nbsp; Follow us on Instagram @Previa.Alliance

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There are few experiences as universal to human existence as pregnancy and childbirth, and yet its most difficult parts — perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) — are still dealt with in the shadows, shrouded in stigma. The fact is 1 in 5 new and expecting birthing people will experience a PMAD, yet among those who do many are afraid to talk about it, some are not even aware they’re experiencing one, and others don’t know where to turn for help. The fact is, when someone suffers from a maternal mental health disorder it affects not only them, their babies, partners, and families - it impacts our communities. In the Previa Alliance Podcast series, Sarah Parkhurst and Whitney Gay are giving air to a vastly untapped topic by creating a space for their guests —  including survivors of PMADs and healthcare professionals in maternal mental health —  to share their experiences and expertise openly. And in doing so, Sarah and Whitney make it easy to dig deep and get real about the facts of perinatal mental health, fostering discussions about the raw realities of motherhood. Not only will Previa Alliance Podcast listeners walk away from each episode with a sense of belonging, they’ll also be armed with evidence-based tools for healing, coping mechanisms, and the language to identify the signs and symptoms of PMADs — the necessary first steps in a path to treatment. The Previa Alliance Podcast series is intended for anyone considering pregnancy, currently pregnant, and postpartum as well as the families and communities who support them. Sarah Parkhurst Previa Alliance Podcast Co-host; Founder & CEO of Previa Alliance A postpartum depression survivor and mom to two boys, Sarah is on a mission to destigmatize the experiences of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), and to educate the world on the complex reality of being a mom. Sarah has been working tirelessly to bring to light the experiences of women who have not only suffered a maternal mental health crisis but who have survived it and rebuilt their lives. By empowering women to share their own experiences, by sharing expert advice and trusted resources, and by advocating for health care providers and employers to provide support for these women and their families, Sarah believes as a society we can  minimize the impact of the current maternal mental health crisis, while staving off future ones.  Whitney Gay  Previa Alliance Podcast Co-host;  licensed clinician and therapist  For the past ten years, Whitney has been committed to helping women heal from the trauma of a postpartum mental health crisis as well as process the grief of a miscarriage or the loss of a baby. She believes that the power of compassion paired with developing critical coping skills helps moms to heal, rebuild, and eventually thrive. In the Previa Alliance Podcast series, Whitney not only shares her professional expertise, but also her own personal experiences of motherhood and recovery from grief.  Follow us on Instagram @Previa.Alliance

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