In this Call Waiting mini-episode, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) pick up a listener voicemail about how a new baby can resurface old emotions and trauma—even when you thought therapy had “closed the box.”

We’re breaking down postpartum mental health screenings (like the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and Perinatal Anxiety Screen), sharing what actually happens in consults, and explaining why Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a lifeline for parents and partners.

You’ll also get practical tips on finding perinatal-trained counselors, what PMADs really include (hint: it’s more than depression), and an accessible overview of EMDR—why it helps and how to make sure your therapist knows how to “close the box” before you leave.

At the heart of it all? You’re not alone. Support is out there right now—for moms, dads, and every kind of family.

Resources Mentioned:

Postpartum Support International (PSI): provider directory, free groups, trainings

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): trauma-informed therapy modality

Who This Episode Is For:

New moms and dads; families navigating PMADs (postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar, psychosis); pregnant parents seeking support before birth; birth workers wanting trusted referral pathways; anyone curious about PSI, EPDS, EMDR, and perinatal-trained therapists.

✨ Fridays are for Call Waiting — our weekly mom-friend call-in segment where real moms share raw, hilarious, and relatable stories you won’t hear in the school pickup line.

🎧 Got a story? Leave us a voicemail. We might just play it on the show. Leave us a voicemail: 90 seconds on Speak Pipe

Find us on Instagram: @call.your.mom.friends.podcast

And connect with us individually:

Charity Spears | Cocoon to Bloom → @cocoon_to_bloom | cocoontobloom.com Amey Fields | AZ Breastfed Babies → @az.breastfedbabies | azbreastfedbabies.com

Lauren Murdock | Faith > Fear Birth™ → @labor.lauren | laborlauren.com