Navigating Neurodivergence Postpartum with Tiff D'Amico

In this bonus episode of the Feminist Mom Podcast, Erin sits down with Tiff D’Amico, a certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, birth worker, and educator, to discuss the unique challenges of motherhood and postpartum for neurodivergent moms. Tiff shares her personal journey through loss, motherhood, and her late diagnoses of ADHD and autism, diving into how these experiences shaped her approach to parenting and mental health. Erin and Tiff cover:The emotional and mental load of postpartum for neurodivergent momsHow late diagnoses of ADHD and autism impact parenting and self-understandingThe importance of building a support system that actually meets your needsWhy mainstream postpartum advice often falls short for neurodivergent momsHow to approach postpartum planning in a way that prevents burnout and overwhelmThe cultural shifts happening around neurodiversity and motherhoodTiff D’Amico is a certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, birthworker, and educator based in South Jersey. She’s the founder of NeuroSPICY Postpartum, where she helps neurodivergent moms avoid or conquer postpartum anxiety, rage, and burnout through personalized support. Whether through strategic postpartum planning, placenta encapsulation, or hands-on help, Tiff is passionate about giving moms the tools to take control of their mental health in motherhood. She believes women have more power than we’ve been led to believe when it comes to preventing PMADs—and she’s here to help you claim it.Read Tiff’s blog post: Navigating the Perinatal Period as a Neurodivergent MomMentioned in the episode:Minna Dubin helped normalize discussions around rage in motherhood. Listen to her episode hereNightbitch by Rachel Yoder, also recently made into a film staring Amy AdamsLearn more about Tiff: https://www.tiffdee.com/Work with Tiff D’Amico Follow Tiff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplacentagirlFollow Erin on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Erin: www.erinspahrtherapy.comPodcast Website: www.feministmompodcast.comSubscribe & Review:Love what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners like you! Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits. Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erinspahr.substack.com