Hillary Waller, a skilled therapist with years of experience at Karen Kleiman's Postpartum Stress Center takes us through a conversation about the transition to motherhood, how matrescence changes us and how we have to talk more about it.

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In continuation to episode 14 PART ONE, Malka takes on her personal experience of infertility and the choices and chances that occur along the way. A fierce advocate and supporter of others, Malka chose to share so others feel less alone. Join us for this powerful conversation.

About Malka Edinger:

Malka Edinger is a speech-language pathologist, wife, and mother. Professionally, Malka works with middle school students who require support for language-based learning disabilities and social communication disorders. Malka became involved in the larger infertility/loss community while struggling for several years with infertility, pregnancy loss, a TFMR pregnancy, starting a surrogacy journey, and then enduring a high risk pregnancy and pre-term birth. During her journey to becoming a mother, Malka both sought-out the support of community resources and closely connected with other infertility warriors along the way. Currently, Malka serves as an empathetic friend and knowledgeable resource for others who are struggling on their journey to parenthood. In her free time, (what free time?), Malka enjoys thrift shopping, cooking with fresh herbs, watching reality TV, and dreaming up creative projects she might get to “one day.”

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In this episode, Malka takes on her personal experience of infertility and the choices and chances that occur along the way. A fierce advocate and supporter of others, Malka chose to share so others feel less alone. Join us for this powerful conversation.

About Malka Edinger

Malka Edinger is a speech-language pathologist, wife, and mother. Professionally, Malka works with middle school students who require support for language-based learning disabilities and social communication disorders. Malka became involved in the larger infertility/loss community while struggling for several years with infertility, pregnancy loss, a TFMR pregnancy, starting a surrogacy journey, and then enduring a high risk pregnancy and pre-term birth. During her journey to becoming a mother, Malka both sought-out the support of community resources and closely connected with other infertility warriors along the way. Currently, Malka serves as an empathetic friend and knowledgeable resource for others who are struggling on their journey to parenthood. In her free time, (what free time?), Malka enjoys thrift shopping, cooking with fresh herbs, watching reality TV, and dreaming up creative projects she might get to “one day.”

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Joanne Cacciatore, PhD is one of the world's premier experts in traumatic grief, with specific focus on the death of a child. As a master educator and researcher, Joanne shares her lived and learned experiences about the language of grief and loss. Listen and learn from this compassionate and unique individual.

About Dr. Joanne Cacciatore:

Dr. Joanne Cacciatore is a Professor at Arizona State University, a Senior Sustainability Scholar, and Director of the Graduate Certificate in Trauma and Bereavement Program.  She is in the top 2% of scholars in the world in her field of study, and has devoted her life to research, practice, and community based care of those suffering traumatic grief.  She served on Oprah and Prince Harry’s Mental Health Committee for the Apple TV Series, The Me You Can’t See, which also featured her work at the Selah Carefarm, a sustainable, therapeutic community that brings rescued animals together with humans who are grieving the tragic death of a child, parent, partner, or other primary family member. Her numerous research studies have been published in top tier journals such as the Lancet, and other medical journals, and she just released one the Great Courses called Understanding and Coping with Grief with Audible.  Her best selling book, Bearing the Unbearable: Love, loss, and the heartbreaking path of grief, has been published in seven languages and is a seminal text in grief courses all over the world. Her newborn daughter, Cheyenne, died in 1994 changing the entire course of her life.

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When lightning strikes twice. The unusual story of a mother and therapist choosing to terminate a pregnancy due to fetal anomaly. Julie is a renowned expert in the field of Reproductive mental health and explores the complex experience of being on both sides of the couch.

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Attention all perinatal therapists! It's unusual to have the opportunity to learn clinical insights from a therapist and survivor of a rare and catastrophic birth trauma. This bonus episode is a mini-training from an expert with lived experience of the most complex kind. Get ready to take notes, this one is a real gift.

Keep your ears open for future therapist edition bonus episodes to strengthen your clinical practice!

About Kayleigh Summers:

Kayleigh Summers is a licensed clinical social worker and private practice owner in Downingtown, PA. She specializes in perinatal trauma and has specific training in both perinatal mental health and EMDR. Kayleigh uses her training as a licensed therapist and her lived experience as an Amniotic Fluid Embolism survivor to treat and support families experiencing perinatal trauma. Kayleigh has also created thriving birth trauma support communities through Instagram and Tik Tok, as well as her podcast, where she provides connection, story sharing, and resources to support those experiencing birth and other trauma.

Guest links:  Website: https://thebirthtraumamama.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebirthtrauma_mama/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebirthtrauma_mama 

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When Infertility is experienced by a religious couple, the process of Mikvah (laws of family purity) can become incredibly complicated. Listen to Carly Chodosh, a licensed therapist and sex therapist and Mikvah Director explore the complexities of this personal and private space.

About Carly Chodosh

Carly Chodosh LCSW, CST, PMH-C is a psychotherapist and Mikvah Director in Lower Merion, PA. Currently, Carly is the only dual-certified sex therapist (through AASECT) and perinatal mental health therapist (PMH-C) in the Orthodox Jewish world. In addition to working with individuals and couples, Carly provides continuing education and training for new and developing Mikvaos around the world, as well as continuing education for Kallah Teachers, Yoetzot, and Rebbetzins around the intersection of halachic practice and mental health.

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Shifra Rabinowitz's experience of motherhood may catch you by surprise. It may make you wonder if other women feel this way and question the assumptions around religious women and family building. With her unique perspective and experience, Shifra offers support to all women experiencing a different and sometimes surprising reality of motherhood.

About Shifra Rabinowitz:

Shifra Rabinowitz, MHC is committed to providing quality mental health care and support for individuals and families navigating the challenges of fertility and family. She has extensive experience in crisis response, managing a shelter for recovering addicts and trauma survivors and mentoring single mothers. She is a sleep consultant and passionate about empowering women throughout the lifespan. Shifra has a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, and has advanced training in Perinatal and Reproductive Mental Health. She is currently seeing clients through telehealth in NY, PA, and NJ.

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OCD and intrusive thoughts often show up in the experience of the postpartum parent. It can feel confusing and distressing to those experiencing uncomfortable and often scary thoughts about their baby and themselves. Join us for a fascinating conversation with an internationally renowned expert  on OCD!

About Elyssa Kushner:

Elyssa Kushner is a graduate of Stern College and completed her masters and doctorate in clinical psychology at Lasalle University. She worked for several years at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine before joining the staff at the Corporal Michael Crescenz VA medical center as an assistant director of training.  At the VA, Dr. Kushner has helped to develop a national training program for treating depression in groups as well as works as a national consultant for training programs in depression and suicide safety planning. In addition, she has a small private practice focusing on anxiety disorders, mostly in the Orthodox Jewish community. 

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Our chromosomes hold the secrets of who we are and who we become. When confronting genetic identity and challenges in a pregnancy, the terminology and experience can be confusing.

Listen as our expert, Erica Schindewolf, breaks down the meaning and the making of who we are!

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