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Breaking Cycles in Parenthood with Dr. Katrina Carrera

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Welcome back to Chatty Doulas! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Katrina Carrera, a perinatal psychologist and founder of Lotus Perinatal.

Inspired by her own mother's unacknowledged postpartum depression, Dr. Katrina filled the maternal mental health gaps in her clinical training to focus on "cycle breakers." We dive into what it really looks like to navigate the profound identity shifts of becoming a parent while intentionally healing generational trauma.

In this episode, we chat about:

  • Real-World Cycle Breaking: The intense, beautiful work of re-parenting yourself while practicing radical self-compassion.

  • The Dual Nature of Identity Shifts: Embracing the unique postpartum experience where immense joy coexists with real grief for your past self.

  • Patrescence (Fatherhood) Matters: Spotting the actual biological and hormonal shifts fathers experience as they transition into parenthood.

  • How Partners Can Truly Hold Space: Shifting away from the pressure to fix problems and learning how to just sit together inside the emotional discomfort.

    Connect with Dr. Katrina:

    • Website: Find virtual support, classes, and her curated list of books and podcasts at lotusperinatal.com. Reach Dr. Katrina directly at https://lotusperinatal.clientsecure.me 
    • Social Media: Connect with her directly on Instagram @Dr.KatrinaCarrera. Or on Facebook
    • Resources Mentioned: Postpartum Support International (PSI) and the Gottman Institute’s Bringing Baby Home program.

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