In this episode of the Keeping It Real, Mama podcast, Kass interviews Jen Vendetti, board chair of Postpartum Support International's Connecticut Chapter (PSI CT).

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood disorders, the most common complication of childbirth.

Its mission is to increase awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting individuals, their families, and support systems in all areas of Connecticut.

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Trigger Warnings: postpartum depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma

In this inaugural episode of Keeping it Real, Mama (formerly Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood), Kass interviews Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a psychologist and owner of Phoenix Health.

Phoenix Health is an online therapy practice dedicated to supporting individuals through parenthood's unique and complex challenges. It specializes in treating perinatal mental health conditions, including postpartum depression and anxiety; birth trauma; infertility; and miscarriage.

Phoenix Health offers telehealth to residents in 40 states throughout the U.S. Its therapeutic approach includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered care. Learn more at joinphoenixhealth.com.

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Trigger Warnings: postpartum depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, intrusive thoughts, self-harm

In this episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass talks with Maria about her experience with PCOS and postpartum anxiety and depression. They also dive into their love of books and how reading helped them during their PPA/PPD experiences.

Resources:

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/polycystic-ovary-syndrome

https://rarediseases.org/organizations/center-for-hope/

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6919a2.htm

https://www.whattoexpect.com/

https://www.babycenter.com/

https://mothertobaby.org/

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Book: "poemspartum: pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, seasons (growth)": https://www.amazon.com/poemspartum-pregnancy-postpartum-motherhood-seasons/dp/B0D56WDTP8

In this episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass talks with Courtney about her daughter Maddie who has Down syndrome.

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Trigger Warnings: mental health, stress, birth complications, infertility, children with health challenges, children having surgery

In this episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass talks with Elissa about her experience adopting her son.

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Trigger Warnings: adoption, adoption distruption, postpartum depression, depression, postpartum anxiety, PTSD, trauma

In this episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass chats with Abby, a long-time friend and mother of a two-year-old named Ella. Abby shares her experiences with infertility, PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome), and endometriosis.

Resources:

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/infertility

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/infertility/index.htm

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/polycystic-ovary-syndrome

https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/pcos.html

https://www.endocenter.org/

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Trigger warnings: infertility, miscarriage, maternal health issues, PCOS, endometriosis, trauma, depression, anxiety

In this episode, Kass and Ruth (Instagram: @thequestionablemom) talk about pregnancy, postpartum depression, motherhood, the power of social media connections, and ... chickens!

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In the second episode of Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood, Kass and Sydney talk about what it's like to be full-time working pregnant moms with two-year-olds. They discuss their second pregnancies, as well as the pressures/expectations they face as over-achieving, career-driven women.

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In this inaugural episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass and Kailee talk about Kailee's pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience, including her challenges with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The duo also talks about the lack of focus on women's health and maternal mental health.

Resources:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00031348211029853

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2023/03/07/ignored-and-underrepresented-the-impact-of-excluding-women-in-healthcare-research/?sh=1f727093628a

https://ehlersdanlosnews.com/news/women-with-eds-have-higher-risk-of-experiencing-pregnancy-delivery-complications-study-reports/

https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/information/a-midwifes-guide-to-pregnancy-birth-feeding-and-eds/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/first-pill-for-postpartum-depression-is-approved-by-fda-62376e41

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