From Academic to Entrepreneur: Building Mental Health Support for New Mothers with Tara

Dr. Katrina Roundfield's journey from academic psychologist to maternal mental health entrepreneur begins with a startling revelation: despite her extensive training, nothing prepared her for the overwhelming anxiety that gripped her after giving birth to her son.The stark contrast between prenatal and postpartum care represents a healthcare crisis hiding in plain sight. Women receive approximately 700 minutes of prenatal attention but only 30 minutes of postpartum care, precisely when 80% experience significant emotional distress. This gap inspired Dr. Roundfield to create Tara, an innovative app that supports mothers through matrescence —the profound biological and psychological transformation of becoming a mother."I kept thinking about what would have helped me during my postpartum experience," Dr. Roundfield reflects, noting that traditional therapy wasn't the answer. With a newborn, limited time, and symptoms that didn't quite reach clinical thresholds, she found herself in healthcare limbo, struggling without clear pathways for support. This experience mirrors countless mothers who track every feeding and diaper change obsessively, spiral into anxiety, and isolate themselves while trying to navigate a profound identity shift with minimal guidance.Tara fills this void by offering science-backed tools that acknowledge the neurobiological reality of matrescence. The app provides practical mental health techniques, educational resources on maternal brain changes, and a community moderated by mental health professionals—all designed to accommodate the constraints of new motherhood. Named after the Buddhist goddess considered the mother of all Buddhas, Tara embodies the philosophy that mothers already possess what they need to thrive; they simply require support during this transformative transition.With TaraWould you like to be a guest on our show? Send us a message here!Support the showBecome a Maternal Wealth Provider Today. Search and Find Maternal Wealth Providers Near You.  Visit www.maternalwealth.com Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review!Follow Us Maternal Wealth InstagramMaternal Wealth Facebook