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Mom and Mind | Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
by Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C
Posptartum Depression is real. And it's only part of the story. We dig in to ALL of the stuff that no one tells you about, but you NEED to know. Dr. Kat, Psychologist and specialist in perinatal mental health, interviews moms, dads, experts and advocates about how to cope, manage and recover from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We talk about postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and SO MUCH MORE! We get real. We get honest. We put on our stigma crushing boots and address the realities of the transition to motherhood and parenthood. Learn about it before you find out about it the hard way! You don't have to suffer! www.momandmind.com
Episodes
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The Loss of a Postpartum Mother and Wife (Ep. 486)
No one will escape this life without feeling the pain of loss, and there is no better way to channel that pain than through creating something beautiful out of it. In today’s show, you’ll meet a devoted husband and father who wasn’t content to wallow in his loss on the sidelines. He’s turned his...
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Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and OCD: Dr. Kat Interviewed by Karen Kleiman (Ep. 485)
Today is a very special episode because I not only have the pleasure of hosting this podcast, but I am also the guest. Yes, that's right! Today, I'm opening up my heart and sharing my postpartum story with you once again; I last told my story way back in Episode 1 in June 2016. I want all of you...
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Breastfeeding and Mental Health After Birth Trauma (Ep. 484)
We talk about a lot of things that people don’t want to talk about or even hear. Still, they are very real, challenging, and difficult circumstances surrounding pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. It’s important to share these stories because these difficulties become a reality for many people....
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From Fertility to Parenthood: Better Care for BIPOC Families with Dr. Suzanne Mungalez (Ep. 483)
There are internal and societal pressures in making birthing and parenting decisions that are magnified for the BIPOC community. My guest explains how incorporating ancestral practices can be supportive, shares her valuable work, and highlights the importance of doulas for people of color. Dr....
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Healing Birth Trauma Through Storytelling and Sharing the Narratives of Black Mothers (Ep. 482)
Today’s episode focuses on the narrative style of therapy, and it’s a topic that we haven’t covered on the podcast before. We always want to explore new therapeutic approaches and the various ways they can offer healing and support for more women. Everyone needs to know about the different...
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Foundations in Paternal Perinatal Mental Health (Ep. 481)
I’m excited to welcome Dr. Daniel Singley back to the show. He joined me years ago when we were a brand-new podcast, and he’s been busy doing meaningful work in the world around paternal mental health. Join us to learn more about why the mental health of fathers cannot be overlooked in perinatal...
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Perinatal Mental Health Healing: 10 Years of Support, Advocacy and Hope for Families (Ep. 480)
This is a special episode as we hit the 10-year mark of the podcast. It’s unbelievable, and it certainly doesn’t feel like ten years have passed! It’s a good point to stop and reflect on what we’ve done and how incredibly grateful I am to each person who has come on the show to share their…
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Birth Trauma: Gaps in Care and Advocacy for Change (Ep. 479)
If you’re one of the many mothers who has experienced birth trauma, you’ve likely battled shame, anger, confusion, among other emotions. Today’s guest discusses her story of birth trauma, including the effects of the experience and the gaps in care that contributed to the trauma. Her passion for...
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A Postpartum Psychosis Journey: From Healing to Advocacy (Ep. 478)
Today’s guest shares her personal story of postpartum psychosis with an underlying bipolar disorder. Her experience has inspired her passion for advocacy on behalf of other mothers who need support and the assurance that they can get through these issues and go on to lead normal lives. Join us to...
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Parents and Mental Health: The Negative Impact of Expectations (Ep. 477)
Guilt, shame, and unreasonable expectations should not be the words that describe parenthood, but for many new parents, they are. This conversation focuses on the impact of social systems on perinatal mental health and what professionals should know about how to support people with perinatal…
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Embodied Motherhood: Postpartum and Beyond (Ep. 476)
Today’s episode takes a deep dive into learning to listen to your body and understanding how this knowledge can support you through motherhood. Trusting your body with a deep connectedness can help you heal your relationship with it. Join us to learn more! Charlotte Mindel is a London-based…
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Supporting Military Families Through Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health (Ep. 475)
In May, which is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, I’ll be releasing weekly episodes. In June, we will celebrate 10 full years of the Mom & Mind Podcast–480 episodes of personal stories, expert interviews, paths to healing, and a multitude of ways to know you’re not alone in experiencing...
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Bioenergetic Body-Centered Healing for Perinatal Mental Health (Ep. 474)
There is an increased awareness recently about bringing somatic-based tools into our therapy practices, mainly because so much of the perinatal experience is influenced by the changes taking place in our bodies. Today’s guest explains why a body approach to therapy can help perinatal clients, how...
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Perinatal Mental Health Risks: Using the HEAL MAMAS Tool (Ep. 473)
Today’s episode focuses on the HEAL MAMAS advocacy tool and the importance of understanding risk factors for perinatal mental health. Women and their providers need to know the risks for PMADs and the screening process. This tool can help! Join us to learn more! Sarah Baroud has been a clinical...
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Birth Trauma EMDR: Recovery from PTSD and Negative Core Beliefs (Ep 472)
Today’s episode focuses on EMDR, what it is, and how it can help struggling moms shift their mindsets at the root of trauma. We are discussing EMDR intensives, including how to assess your readiness for this type of healing, and how it differs from typical talk therapy. Join us to learn more!…
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Postpartum Psychosis Recovery: Spotting the Symptoms and Getting Inpatient Help with Jade Lloyd (Ep 471)
Today’s guest shares the events leading up to her postpartum psychosis, what she experienced, and how she managed to recover. It is important to hear stories like this so people understand postpartum psychosis and know how to get help. We all need to recognize the symptoms and get the people we...
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Birth Trauma PTSD: Somatic Therapies for Recovery and Reclaiming Parenthood with Maya Weir (Ep 470)
A traumatic birth can happen to anyone, and it’s much more common than we might think. Today’s show focuses on birth trauma, what it looks like, and how the healing journey can positively reshape someone’s parenting experience. There is help! Join us to learn more! Dr. Maya Weir is a clinical...
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Postpartum Eating Disorders & ADHD: Symptoms and Specialized Support (Ep 469)
Today’s episode focuses on the impacts of ADHD and eating disorders on perinatal mental health. We aim to explore this topic and educate listeners on how these conditions intersect and overlap during life’s transitional periods. Laudan Kermani Gish is a licensed psychotherapist in California,...
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ADHD & Perimenopause: Managing Symptoms During the Postpartum Overlap (Ep 468)
There is much to consider about the intersection of perimenopause, ADHD, and postpartum. With more and more people choosing to have babies later in life, there is the likelihood that the start of perimenopause may coincide with the perinatal period. Those with ADHD have another variable thrown…
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PMAD Treatment: How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Aids Recovery (Ep 467)
Today’s focus is on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Our expert guest will help us understand this therapy technique, its processes, and the overarching goal of this method. Join us to learn more! Dr. Carissa Gustafson, PMH-C, is a…
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Infertility Answers: How to Spot IVF Misinformation and Find the Right Clinic (Ep 466)
Our discussion focuses on the ways fertility challenges impact mental health, navigating misinformation and pressure from “influencer experts” on social media, and how evidence-based fertility education can empower and support people mentally and emotionally during their reproductive journey. Dr....
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Intimacy After Kids: How to Restore Desire and Overcome Mismatched Libidos (Ep 465)
Before discussing today’s show, I’d like to provide some updates on what to expect from the podcast in 2026. First of all, there will be no more Behind the Sessions episodes. There could also be changes in the frequency of episodes at some point, but we’ll see how that goes. Life shifts and...
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Postpartum Holiday Survival: Setting Boundaries for Overstimulation Recovery, Behind The Sessions Part 4 (Ep. 464)
Today’s episode finishes the four-part series on perinatal mental health during the holidays. It is also the final Behind the Sessions episode because life’s circumstances are requiring me to shift, change, and prioritize other things as 2025 comes to a close. I will periodically add a solo…
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Complex Medical Needs: Mental Health Support for Parents of Disabled Children (Ep 463)
Our focus in today’s episode is parenting a child with a disability, including the point of diagnosis, how the diagnosis might change over time, how it impacts pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and the ableism parents can face in reproductive care. Join us to learn more from today’s expert guest....
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Severe Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms of Postpartum Anxiety and Hallucinations (Ep 462)
Today’s guest shares how she turned her difficulties into a passion for educating and supporting others. Her postpartum journey inspired her upcoming short film Postpartum. Join us to learn more! Brittani Noel is a biracial filmmaker, actor, and mom of two. Her creative works delve into the...
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Pregnancy Loss Grief After a Miscarriage: Surviving the Holidays, Part 3 (Ep. 461)
This is the 3rd in a four-part Behind the Sessions series about coping during the holidays with various perinatal mental health challenges. Today’s episode focuses on pregnancy loss. If you’re in a time of grief over the loss of a child, you are not alone. Many people are carrying deep feelings…
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Spanish Postpartum Support: Apoyo Esencial en Español Para el Bienestar Mental Materno (Ep. 460)
En este episodio especial en español de Mom in Mind, la Dra. Kat recibe a Karla Cardoza, LMFT, PMFC, RYT200, y a Luisa Shamas de Postpartum Support International. Conversan sobre la importancia de ofrecer recursos de salud mental perinatal cultural y lingüísticamente adaptados para familias...
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Postpartum Mental Health: Overcoming Emotional Dysregulation, A Personal Story (Ep. 459)
Today’s guest shares her story of turning her pain into purpose as she discusses mothers’ mental health conditions and the power of storytelling. Join us to hear her inspirational story. Rudo Savage is a mental health advocate, mother of three, founder of Mindset Mother, and author of The Words…
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Pregnancy Holiday Stress: How to Set Boundaries and Manage Overwhelm, Part 2 (Ep. 458)
Our first episode in this series was about infertility; today’s focus is on pregnancy. Our final two installments will cover pregnancy loss and postpartum. I’m discussing how holiday expectations might not align with what's happening. The holidays can feel like a mixed bag of joy and…
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NICU Trauma Recover: How to Cope with Premature Birth and Support Siblings (Ep. 457)
Today’s guest shares her family’s NICU story and her beautiful book, Waiting for Max. She explains how the anxiety of a NICU stays with you for a long time and why she’s dedicated to helping other families. Her book supports parents AND siblings who are waiting for their NICU baby to join the...
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Perinatal Mental Health Support: Creating Safe Spots in Healthcare Settings (Ep. 456)
The Blue Dot Project is an exciting program within PSI, and I’m thrilled for today’s guest to share it with us. We will learn about the project’s details and how you can get involved. The goal of the program is to provide the necessary resources and professionals for mothers and families during…
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Infertility During the Holidays: How to Cope, Part 1 (Ep. 455)
Today’s episode marks the beginning of a four-part series on coping with specific holiday scenarios, including infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and pregnancy loss. We will discuss tips and tricks that can also be useful at other times of the year when emotional challenges arise. I’ll offer...
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Matrescence: Navigating Through Maternal Ecodistress (Ep. 454)
This episode introduces us to maternal ecodistress, explaining what it is and its relationship to matrescence. We also discuss why mothers are vulnerable to mental health challenges in relation to a changing climate and how we can support mothers in this experience. Join us to learn more through...
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Maternal Healthcare: Mentorship with Next-Gen Doulas in a Changing Landscape (Ep. 453))
Today’s guest shares her work in mentoring the next generation of doulas and helping maternal healthcare professionals balance the heart of their work with sustainable business practices. We also discuss Medicaid, systemic barriers to care, and systemic barriers that prevent some populations from...
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Postpartum Self-Care Pt. 4: How to Have Hope at 2 AM (Ep. 452)
This is the final episode of the 4-part series, 2 am Pep Talks. You can check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 by clicking these links. Today’s episode is all about hope! It is essential to understand that this season of early morning wake-up times will pass. Sleeping through the night again will...
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Maternal Ambivalence: How to Accept the Messy and Loving Truths of Motherhood (Ep. 451)
Today’s topic centers around a book written by my guest, Dr. Margo Lowy. She has researched and written about maternal ambivalence, including how to understand it and why it remains a taboo subject. We will discuss destigmatizing uncomfortable feelings and normalize the understanding that...
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Queer Family Building: Navigating IVF, Birth Trauma and Anxiety (Ep. 450)
I’m honored to interview Jaimie Kelton for today’s episode. She shares interesting parts of her journey as a queer parent, discusses elements of queer family building, and opens up about her three-year infertility journey as a queer woman. Her motherhood story includes birth trauma and postpartum...
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Nighttime Self-Care: Support Strategies During Exhausting 2 AM Feedings (Ep. 449)
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how heavy and burdensome things can feel in the middle of the night when you are alone with your baby, struggling to function and feeling exhausted. In Part 2, we ventured into what it’s like when anxiety and intrusive thoughts pop up in the middle of the...
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Athletic Identity and Motherhood: "Girl Climber" becomes a Mom (Ep. 448)
In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by Emily Harrington, one of the most successful and versatile professional climbers in the world. Emily discusses the pressure of failure and perfectionism in motherhood, pregnancy, and postpartum, which are common experiences among mothers. Join us to…
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FDA and Antidepressants: How to Understand Medication Safety in Pregnancy (Ep. 447)
Our conversation today is on the recent FDA panel about the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy—and all the ways the panel got it wrong. It’s not just about wrong information, but it’s about the harm that wrong information does to people in the perinatal period. Join us to learn more about...
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Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts: How to Manage 2 AM Anxiety and Worry (Ep. 446)
Today, I’m bringing you the second part of my 2 am Pep Talk. This time, I’m really focusing on supporting new parents, especially those of you who might be feeling anxious, lonely, or dealing with those tough, intrusive thoughts that can pop up during pregnancy or after having a baby. I know…
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Mom Rage: Symptoms, Root Causes, and How to Find Relief (Ep.445)
Maternal rage is, unfortunately, more common than we want to think. The worst part is that not many people are talking about it, which only adds to the stigma and misunderstanding. New mothers are led to believe that they shouldn’t feel rage and anger, and they are shamed when they do. We are...
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Doula Support: How to Advocate for Your Rights During Birth and Postpartum (Ep. 444)
This episode explores how doulas integrate themselves into the healthcare system to enhance outcomes for mothers, families, and babies. There are countless benefits to hiring a doula to improve the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. Join us to learn more! HeHe Stewart is a leading...
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Nighttime Parenting Anxiety: How to Cope with 2 AM Loneliness (Ep. 443)
We are starting something different today that will carry through the next few Behind the Sessions episodes. I’m tackling those “middle-of-the-night” feelings during pregnancy and the postpartum. Nighttime can bring feelings of dread and loneliness that mothers experience as a heaviness, and all…
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High Needs Baby Sleep: Supporting "Livewire" Infants to Sleep (Ep. 442)
Today’s episode brings you interesting insights into the connection between sleep and temperament. We dig into the science and psychology behind why it is harder for some babies to settle into sleep—and the connection to their overall temperament. Join us to learn more about this fascinating…
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Maternal Near-Miss: Recovery from Life Threatening Birth Trauma (Ep. 441)
Today’s topic is maternal near-miss. If that term is unfamiliar, please join us to learn more about this perinatal scenario that profoundly impacts many birthing people, their partners, and the future of their mental health, marriages, and families. Our guest shares her professional expertise and...
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PMD Symptoms: How to Decode Anxious Thoughts When You Feel "Off" (Ep. 440)
In today’s episode, I want to discuss the feeling many people have that “something’s not right,” but they may not have the words to articulate exactly what it is. That feeling can come during pregnancy or postpartum, and it can follow a loss or a grueling infertility journey. For the most part,...
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Antidepressants in Pregnancy: Support for Safe Medication Management (Ep. 439)
“I have to stop taking my mental health medications during pregnancy, right?” This question is a common one for pregnant moms, and the answer might surprise you. There are many misconceptions about medications during pregnancy, especially those for mental health conditions. Many moms have been...
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Infertility Support: How to Protect Your Relationship During IVF (Ep. 438)
Today’s episode covers infertility and its impacts on a couple. We recognize that these challenges can be stressful on a relationship, and our goal is to provide as much support as possible to couples facing these scenarios. Join us to learn more! Rebecca Reddin is a psychologist, licensed…
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Maternal Instincts: How to Let Go of Pressure When You Don't Know What to Do (Ep. 437)
One goal of this podcast is to shed light on aspects of our self-perception that have been in the shadows. Moms often feel shamed and judgmental about discussing their feelings, and they frequently believe they are alone in their experiences. Therapy can be very helpful for a parent who feels...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Posptartum Depression is real. And it's only part of the story. We dig in to ALL of the stuff that no one tells you about, but you NEED to know. Dr. Kat, Psychologist and specialist in perinatal mental health, interviews moms, dads, experts and advocates about how to cope, manage and recover from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We talk about postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and SO MUCH MORE! We get real. We get honest. We put on our stigma crushing boots and address the realities of the transition to motherhood and parenthood. Learn about it before you find out about it the hard way! You don't have to suffer! www.momandmind.com
HOSTED BY
Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C
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Posptartum Depression is real. And it's only part of the story. We dig in to ALL of the stuff that no one tells you about, but you NEED to know. Dr. Kat, Psychologist and specialist in perinatal mental health, interviews moms, dads, experts and advocates about how to cope, manage and recover from...
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