Perinatal mental health is one of those topics most therapists know is important… but very few of us were actually trained in. In this episode, Allison sits down with PMH-C therapist Anne Miller to unpack what postpartum and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders really look like in the therapy room, from intrusive thoughts and postpartum anxiety to birth trauma, infertility, loss, NICU stays, and the quiet ways new parents can struggle while everyone tells them this is supposed to be the happiest time of their lives. It's an honest, wide-ranging conversation that blends research, clinical wisdom, and lived experience, including the kinds of stories clients rarely say out loud unless they feel very safe. You'll walk away with a clearer understanding of what's normal, what's not, how to screen more effectively, and how to support clients before things reach crisis mode. If you've ever felt undertrained in this area, this episode is a gentle but thorough place to start.