Join Sarah and Whitney as they lay bare their own experiences with maternal mental health issues, from the inconsistencies in medical advice to the crushing financial barriers imposed by high deductibles. In this episode, they dive into the glaring gaps in maternal mental health care, including the lack of mandatory training for healthcare providers and the absence of federal mandates for mental health screenings. This is more than just a discussion; it's a call to action to recognize maternal mental health as a vital component of healthcare and to support one another in this crucial endeavor.

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Have you ever wondered how to navigate the emotional and physical roller coaster of pregnancy and postpartum life? Join Sarah and Whitney as they share lessons from their own journeys, revealing anxieties about taking medications, pressures from social media, setting clear hospital boundaries, and the importance of sleep. Balancing the joys and challenges of the postpartum period can be overwhelming, and we’re here to help you through it.

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How do you keep it all together when life's curveballs seem never-ending? Join us as we unravel practical strategies for managing overwhelming stress and release those pent-up emotions. Learn about the invisible load mothers often carry, the importance of setting boundaries, and why sometimes saying "no" is a necessary act of self-care.

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Trigger warning: This episode discusses suicide

The leading cause of death in the first year of childbirth is due to maternal suicide and overdose. This week Sarah and Whitney bring awareness to the topic and discuss common warning signs and how to seek help. We encourage anyone who is struggling with thoughts of self harm to seek help by calling 911/Suicide hotline number 988 or go to your closest emergency room.

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In this week’s episode Sarah interview Erin and Stephen Mitchell to talk about relationship struggles that happen in parenthood and how at the end of the day you can find yourself “too tired to fight”. From mental load, to processing loss differently, to finding yourself going to war over the dishwasher…this is a needed conversation to showcase the common conflicts and how to navigate them.

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You may have heard the term “highly sensitive” child or parent but do you really know what that means or how to navigate? Listen in today as Sarah and Psychologist Chelsea Bodi break it down and touch on anger, repair, and how today’s parents are on the frontlines of managing their own mental health while parenting.

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Today Sarah is joined by Reproductive Psychiatrist, Dr. Constance Guille, as they talk about how the current system of screening moms for their mental health is failing moms. They discuss how coming directly to a mom to screen and treat is how we address the maternity crisis and what you can do if you are struggling to get help.

Dr. Constance Guille is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at MUSC. Dr. Guille completed her psychiatry residency training and sub-specialty training in perinatal psychiatry at Yale University. She established and is currently the Director of the Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health Program at MUSC. The mission of the program is to improve the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women through clinical care, education, teaching, and clinical research.

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Have you ever wondered if therapy could be the key to unlocking a smoother journey through motherhood? Join us as Whitney helps unravel some of the complexities of starting therapy, especially for new mothers, by breaking down common fears and misconceptions, reassuring listeners that therapy is a space where vulnerability is not only welcome but encouraged. No need to be perfect, just genuinely open.

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