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Postpartum Perspectives episodes

  • Angharad's Story - Our Beliefs Impact Our Results

    Angharad Woollaston is an author, coach, and podcast host.  She is a personal growth expert and she empowers her tribe of High Vibe Women through her online community.

    Angharad shares her experience with postpartum depression, and how it led her toward prioritizing her own mental health as well as toward helping other women build confidence. We discuss the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs and taking charge of our own emotions, and we want to encourage women to take action in whatever way feels most authentic to them.

    ANGHARAD'S CONTACT INFORMATION

    Instagram // Facebook // Website

    Links:
    Book // Podcast

    RESOURCES

    • Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-4773
    • 24/7 Crisis Text Line
      • US - Text 741741
      • Canada - Text 686868
      • UK - Text 85258
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255


    POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVES

    Instagram // Twitter
    Email - [email protected]




    35 min
  • BONUS: Moving Forward from Mess to Message After Trauma featuring Daeyna Jackson

    BONUS EPISODE:  Daeyna Jackson is a writer, speaker, podcaster, and creative entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping women find their voices and build their confidence.  Daeyna felt lost and depressed after leaving her failed marriage, and she moved across the world to Japan to start a new life.  She shares some great advice about overcoming comparison, moving forward after trauma, and rewriting your story so you can live your best life.

    DAEYNA'S CONTACT INFORMATION

    Podcast // Facebook // Instagram

    RESOURCES

    • Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-4773
    • 24/7 Crisis Text Line
      • US - Text 741741
      • Canada - Text 686868
      • UK - Text 85258
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255


    POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVES

    Instagram // Twitter
    Email - [email protected]


    29 min
  • Kristina's Story - Postpartum Psychosis Changes Everything

    Kristina Dulaney lives with her husband and their two daughters in Tennessee.  She experienced postpartum psychosis four and a half years ago, and she is now an avid advocate for perinatal mental health.  

    Kristina is the founder of Cherished Mom, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the landscape of perinatal mental health education for moms, families, caregivers, and communities.  She also co-founded the Appalachian Perinatal Mental Health Alliance, which was awarded an Innovation Award from 2020 Mom.  Kristina was also recently recognized as a 40 under 40 honoree in her region for her advocacy efforts.

    KRISTINA'S CONTACT INFORMATION

    Website - http://cherishedmom.org
    Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Pinterest // YouTube // LinkedIn
    Email - [email protected]

    RESOURCES

    • Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-4773
    • 24/7 Crisis Text Line
      • US - Text 741741
      • Canada - Text 686868
      • UK - Text 85258
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255


    POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVES

    Instagram & Twitter - @postpartum_pod
    Email - [email protected]

    53 min
  • Vanessa's Story - Running in Triangles

    Vanessa Rapisarda is a mother of three and the founder of Running in Triangles, a blog dedicated to helping women with postpartum depression.  She runs the blog from Manitoba, Canada along with her sister, Jess.

    They have also created the Postpartum Depression Survival Guide - an email list for mothers with postpartum depression.  It gives you access to a free resource library with printable workbooks, a list of crisis numbers, exclusive discounts, and more. Their dedication to ending the stigma surrounding perinatal mood disorders is definitely inspiring, and I highly recommend their website as a comprehensive resource.

    VANESSA'S CONTACT INFORMATION

    Website - runningintriangles.com
    (scroll down to sign up for the Postpartum Depression Survival Guide)
    Instagram - @running_in_triangles
    Twitter, Facebook, & Pinterest - @runintriangles

    RESOURCES

    • Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-4773
    • 24/7 Crisis Text Line
      • US - Text 741741
      • Canada - Text 686868
      • UK - Text 85258
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255

    POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVES

    Instagram & Twitter - @postpartum_pod
    Facebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcast
    Email - [email protected]



    42 min
  • BONUS: Alison's Story - From Needing Help to Helping Others (Part 2)

    Alison Stead is a counselor, spiritual development mentor, and writer.  She experienced postpartum depression, or as they say in her native UK, postnatal depression or postnatal illness, with all three of her births.  Due to those experiences, Alison went on to become an advocate and supporter of moms who find motherhood a challenge.

    If you haven't heard the first part of Alison's story, go back and listen to the episode on her personal experiences with postpartum depression (Part 1).  This second section picks up where the last one left off, as we focused our conversation on her experience organizing a volunteer program to help new parents in her community.

    ALISON'S CONTACT INFORMATION

    Website - alisonstead-medium.co.uk
    Facebook - facebook.com/caring.compassionate.evidential

    RESOURCES

    • Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-4773
    • 24/7 Crisis Text Line
      • US - Text 741741
      • Canada - Text 686868
      • UK - Text 85258
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255


    POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVES

    Instagram & Twitter - @postpartum_pod
    Facebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcast
    Email - [email protected]

    43 min
  • Alison's Story - From Needing Help to Helping Others (Part 1)

    Alison Stead is a counselor, spiritual development mentor, and writer.  She experienced postpartum depression, or as they say in her native UK, postnatal depression or postnatal illness, with all three of her births.  Due to those experiences, Alison went on to become an advocate and supporter of moms who find motherhood a challenge.

    Alison’s story will be told in two parts.  The first section will focus on her personal experiences with postpartum depression.  The second section will come out soon as a bonus episode, and it will focus on her experience organizing a volunteer program to help new parents in her community.

    ALISON'S CONTACT INFORMATION

    Website - alisonstead-medium.co.uk
    Facebook - facebook.com/caring.compassionate.evidential

    RESOURCES

    • Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-4773
    • 24/7 Crisis Text Line
      • US - Text 741741
      • Canada - Text 686868
      • UK - Text 85258
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255


    POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVES

    Instagram & Twitter - @postpartum_pod
    Facebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcast
    Email - [email protected]

    23 min
  • Tanya's Story - When the Bough Breaks: Postpartum Depression Inspires a Documentary

    Tanya Newbould is a maternal mental health advocate, actress, and producer.  She experienced postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter, and realized there was minimal information available to her about this condition.  She is one of the producers of When the Bough Breaks, a documentary about postpartum depression.  Tanya is passionate about making sure women know they are not alone and that they can recover from perinatal mood disorders.  In this episode, she shares her personal experience with postpartum depression as well as her story about the making of When the Bough Breaks.  

    TANYA'S CONTACT INFORMATION

    Website - whentheboughbreaksfilm.com
    Instagram - @tanyanewbould

    RESOURCES

    • Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-4773
    • 24/7 Crisis Text Line
      • US - Text 741741
      • Canada - Text 686868
      • UK - Text 85258
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255


    POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVES

    Instagram & Twitter - @postpartum_pod
    Facebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcast
    Email - [email protected]

    35 min
  • Brittany's Story - Overcoming Postpartum Anxiety Without Medication

    Brittany is the owner of the blog Thrifty Brittany.  She is passionate about guiding new moms from pregnancy through parenthood with knowledge learned along the way.  She provides baby tips, beauty reviews, and recipes for moms on a budget.  Brittany experienced postpartum anxiety after the birth of her daughter.  She talks about how doing her own research and advocating for herself led her down the path of recovering from her postpartum anxiety without the use of medication.

    BRITTANY'S CONTACT INFORMATION

    Website - thriftybrittany.com
    Facebook - @thriftybrittany
    Instagram / Pinterest - @thrifty_brittany

    RESOURCES

    • Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-4773
    • 24/7 Crisis Text Line
      • US - Text 741741
      • Canada - Text 686868
      • UK - Text 85258
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255


    POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVES

    Instagram & Twitter - @postpartum_pod
    Facebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcast
    Email - [email protected]

    25 min
  • BONUS: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Spirituality featuring Cassandra Wilder

    BONUS EPISODE: Cassandra Wilder is a naturopathic doctor and the CEO of GoddessCeremony, a global brand that leads women's retreats and online courses for women who are ready to reclaim their power and understand their bodies. Passionate about women's health and bridging the gap between science and spirituality, Cassandra speaks around the world on health topics related to menstruation, hormone health, and pregnancy.

    In this episode, Cassandra shares some natural methods for regulating hormones, fueling our postpartum bodies with proper nutrition, and maintaining energy levels.  She also discusses the importance of a supportive community of women and offers suggestions for cultivating a feeling of belonging.

    CASSANDRA'S CONTACT INFORMATION

    Website - goddessceremony.com
    Instagram - @goddessceremony

    RESOURCES

    • Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-4773
    • 24/7 Crisis Text Line
      • US - Text 741741
      • Canada - Text 686868
      • UK - Text 85258
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255


    POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVES

    Instagram & Twitter - @postpartum_pod
    Facebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcast
    Email - [email protected]

    27 min
  • Kelsey's Story - Taming the Postpartum Anxiety Monster

    Kelsey Kosztowny is the owner of the blog Motherhood in May.  After suffering postpartum anxiety and depression with her firstborn, she realized there should be a common space for mothers to feel comfortable discussing their mental health.  Kelsey is passionate about providing a platform for women to connect and share their common experiences with motherhood.  She talks about the effects of perinatal mood disorders in her own life and how her priorities shifted as a mom when she began to challenge some of her intrusive thoughts.

    KELSEY'S CONTACT INFORMATION

    Website - motherhoodinmay.com
    Instagram/Facebook - @motherhoodinmay

    RESOURCES

    • Postpartum Support International 24/7 Warmline - 1-800-944-4773
    • 24/7 Crisis Text Line
      • US - Text 741741
      • Canada - Text 686868
      • UK - Text 85258
    • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 Hotline - 1-800-273-8255


    POSTPARTUM PERSPECTIVES

    Instagram & Twitter - @postpartum_pod
    Facebook - @postpartumperspectivespodcast
    Email - [email protected]



    29 min

About Postpartum Perspectives

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Postpartum Perspectives is a podcast featuring difficult but important conversations about postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders.