Closing the Maternal Mental Health Gap with Seven Starling CEO Tina Keshani | Golden Hour, Episode 48

Maternal mental health is the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth—yet the majority of women still don’t get the care they need.In this episode of Golden Hour, Dr. O sits down with Tina Keshani, co-founder and CEO of Seven Starling, to unpack the maternal mental health crisis—from postpartum depression and anxiety to the systemic barriers preventing women from accessing care.Together, they explore:Why 1 in 5 women experience perinatal mood and anxiety disordersWhy up to 75% never receive treatmentThe real reason OB-GYNs often can’t connect patients to careHow stigma, time constraints, and system gaps leave women unsupportedThe emotional reality of postpartum anxiety—including intrusive thoughts and sleep disruptionWhy maternal mental health is more than a diagnosis—it’s a full life transitionHow innovative care models (therapy, group support, medication) are changing outcomesTina also shares her personal journey through miscarriage, postpartum challenges, and building a company while becoming a mother—offering a rare, honest look at what it means to navigate both leadership and early motherhood.This conversation is essential for:Women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or fertility challengesClinicians seeking better solutions for their patientsAnyone interested in the future of women’s healthIf you’ve ever felt like the system is failing mothers—you’re not wrong. But there are solutions.🎧 Listen now to learn why maternal mental health care must change—and how we get there.Tina Keshani is Co-founder and CEO of Seven Starling, a women's mental health company she has led for nearly six years with a mission to ensure every woman has access to specialized and affordable mental health care. Under her leadership, Seven Starling has developed a specialized clinical model to drive best-in-class outcomes for its patients, expanded its services across 16 states, and partnered with the country's largest health plans to make care more affordable. The company has treated thousands of patients to date, addressing the maternal mental health crisis that affects 1 in 5 new mothers.Tina holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Denison University. She lives in the Washington D.C. area with her husband and children.#postpartummentalhealth #maternalmentalhealth #newmomlife #fourthtrimester #momtruths #womenshealth #obgyn #mentalhealthmatters #mom #momlife #mother #motherhood #motherhoodjourney #postpartum #postpartumjourneyThank you for listening ❤ PODCAST LINKS:- Podcast Website: ⁠https://goldenhour.fm⁠- YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GoldenHourFM?ref=bs- Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/golden-hour/id1768847425?ref=bs- Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goldenhourfm?ref=bs- RSS: ⁠https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2401875.rss?ref=bsSOCIAL LINKS:- Instagram: https://instagram.com/goldenhour.fm?ref=bs- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goldenhour.fm?ref=bs