Navigating the complexities of **perinatal and postpartum OCD** can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In this essential episode of the *Heal Your Roots Podcast*, we are joined by expert **Dr. Katie Manganello** to shed light on these often misunderstood experiences. Together, we offer compassionate insights and actionable strategies designed to help mothers move from the weight of anxiety toward true empowerment. Whether you are seeking clarity on your own mental health or looking to build resilience during this transformative life stage, this conversation provides the tools you need to reclaim your journey.
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Episode Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Welcome and Intro to Hosting
• 01:00 - New Format: Therapist to Interviewee
• 02:08 - Understanding Postpartum and Perinatal OCD
• 06:26 - OCD vs. Normal Parental Anxiety
• 13:59 - Shame, Guilt, and Onset Timing
• 16:38 - OCD Experiences for Fathers and Partners
• 18:31 - Transitioning to New Parent Roles
• 20:26 - Managing Private Practice as Parent
• 26:42 - Balancing Therapy Work and Pregnancy
• 31:17 - Navigating Body Image and Changes
• 37:25 - The Stigma of Sharing Early News
• 40:18 - Life as a New Parent
• 47:02 - The Brutality of Sleep Deprivation

Heal Your Roots Podcast is hosted by Kira Yakubov Ploshansky, LMFT, a licensed therapist with 10+ years of experience working with couples and individuals, published author of Deeper Connecting Couple's Workbook and co-creator of the Deeper Connecting App, Co-Founder and CEO of Heal Your Roots Wellness, a directory and community for mental health providers, the Co-Founder of HYR Systems (creator of HYR Growth Tracker, CE & license tracking platform, and HYR Studio, podcast content automation platform), and the Co-Founder and CCO of HYR Network. 

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