Amanda is joined by Dr. Benicio Frey, who is an incredible psychiatrist here in Hamilton, Ontario to talk about Women's Mental Health and to break down some myths and bring us the facts.

Included in this episode:

• Debunking the scary myths: Will developing a postpartum mental illness damage my baby? If I did not have PPD with my first, I won't with my second right?
• Are their risk factors that are associated with postpartum mental illnesses? Dr. Frey is giving us facts about this one.
• Can PPD or PPA stay? Can it term into a long term depression or anxiety?
• How can Mothers access support? Are there options for mothers with no private insurance plan?
• Women's Mental Health Post Baby
• PMDD - myths and facts

If you are someone in the Hamilton area that would like to connect with the Women's Health Clinic visit: https://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services/mental-health-services/women's-health-concerns-clinic-whcc/contact-us

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Amanda is joined by Suzzie Vehrs, who is a doula and the owner and founder of She Births Bravely which is an organization aimed at providing moms quality information, compassionate care and support through pregnancy and the first 6 months after birth.

Included in this episode:

• Why do we feel the need to give our opinions on how mothers are giving birth and why is this so dangerous?
• Why Suzzie wants mothers to make logical decisions when making their birth plan based on facts and not opinions of others - including medical professionals.
• Consent - Why is consent such an important conversation to have when it comes to birth, how can consent impact birth trauma?
• The role of a Doula and why they are such an important piece to our medical team.

Follow Suzzie on IG @shebirthsbravely

Work with her: www.shebirthsbravely.com

Do not forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind! Head to www.magicmind.com/honestm and use code HONESTM20 and get 20% off a one time purchase OR 48% off your first subscription!

Amanda is joined by Karisa Havercamp, who is a psychotherapist here in Brantford, Ontario to chat about default parenting and the mothers mental health and so much more.

Included in this episode:

• Attachment Trauma - What is this and why is it important?
• Does the "repair" we are told to do with our children actually work?
• Default parenting - Why mothers are exhausted and why is society still telling mothers that they need to do it all.
• How can we ask for help as mothers?
• Mom Guilt - Why have we accepted that this is how we will feel as mothers?
• Why does Karisa recommend going "back to the basics" for self care?

Follow Karisa on IG @blossomscounselling

Work with her: www.blossomcounselling.com

Do not forget to get yourself started on Magic Mind! Head to www.magicmind.com/honestm and use code HONESTM20 and get 20% off a one time purchase OR 48% off your first subscription!