PODCAST · health
The Wellness Pod
by Dr. Shari-ann James
A journey into mindfulness, wellness, and women's health with Dr. Shari-ann James. Exploring aspects of maternal mental health such as postpartum depression, anxiety, and infertility
Episodes
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Pacify & Maternal Health Support with Jennifer Sargent
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I speak with Jennifer Sargent, the CEO of Pacify. Pacify connects you with trusted doulas and lactation consultants, offering flexible support to guide you through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum. To learn more about Pacify, visit…
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Letting Go in Childbirth with Philippa Cox
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Philippa Cox, a globally experienced midwife, pregnancy coach, and advocate for empowered birthing. Drawing from her experience in midwifery, bodywork modalities, and coaching, Philippa created the Pathway to Radiant Motherhood. For more…
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Empowerment & Self-love on the Fertility Journey with Valerie and Bilge
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Valerie Kvita and Bilge Apak Sato. We talk about their workbook "I Am Magic", empowerment, choice, and self-love during fertility challenges. You can find out more about Valerie and Bilge at https://thetinypea.com. For perinatal resources…
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Empowering Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Mothers with Shannon Bonardy
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I talk with Shannon Bonardy. Shannon is a hearing loss advocate and influencer who is passionate about empowering other hard-of-hearing individuals, especially new mothers. Having navigated the challenges of motherhood with hearing loss, Shannon shares her...
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Healing From Within: Alternative approaches to reproductive health with Ramona Riley
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I have a lively conversation with Ramona Spence Riley, the CEO of Cosmic Womb-Man. Ramona is a mother of three and is a womb wellness specialist who focuses on healing the reproductive system amongst other things. For more information about Ramona, visit...
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Preventing Postpartum Depression & Anxiety with Dr. Jill Zechowy
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Dr. Jill Zechowy, a physician and perinatal psychotherapist. We talk about her practice and her dedication to the well-being of women and mothers. Dr. Jill is the author of the book "The Motherhood Survival Manual". You can learn more about Dr.…
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Feeling Overwhelmed? - Life Coaching with Michelle Gauthier
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Michelle Gauthier about her journey from juggling motherhood and a demanding career to finding balance and becoming a Life Coach. To learn more about Michelle, vist her website at: https://www.michellegauthier.com Also check out Michelle's podcast...
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Elle's Corner - "Every mom deserves to be seen and heard"
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Elisabeth Schellekens, founder of Elle's Corner. Elisabeth created Elle's Corner to provides online classes and counseling for moms, as she believes that every mom deserves to be seen and heard. To learn more about Elle's Corner, visit...
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Maternal and Reproductive Health for the Caribbean
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Aliya Allen-Valley and Khalida Saalim, co-founders of the Caribbean Coalition for Maternal and Reproductive Health (CCMRH). They created CCMRH after realizing how difficult it was to access data related to maternal and reproductive health in the...
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"The IVF Dad" with author Keegan Prue
On this episode of The Wellness Pod, I talk with author Keegan Prue about his family's journey with IVF. Keegan shares his inspiration to write "The IVF Dad", and the emotional challenges faced by him and his wife. You can learn more about "The IVF Dad" here https://www.theivfdad.com For further...
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Talking Mammha with Maureen Fura
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I welcome back Maureen Fura to chat about Mammha - A health tech startup on a mission to provide a complete and comprehensive maternal mental health solution. You can find out more about Mammha and the work they do here https://www.mammha.com For further...
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Talking infertility with Ali Prato of Infertile AF
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Ali Prato, creator of the podcast Infertile AF and founder of the Infertile AF Group. We talk about her journey with secondary infertility and how it led her to contribute her talents to infertility awareness. You can listen to Ali's podcast at...
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Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Awareness with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, creator and host of the Fertility Friday podcast and blog. We talk about her work as a Fertility Awareness Educator and a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner. Check out Lisa's How to Interpret Virtually Any Chart Your...
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Interview with Lisa Collins from The Hospital Doulas
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Lisa Collins, the co-founder of The Hospital Doulas, an Orlando agency providing select expectant parents with premium Evidence Based Birth® childbirth education, birth doula care exclusively in the hospital setting, and in-home postpartum doula...
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Interview with LaTasha Reece & Rachel Brown (Postpartum Peace of Mind)
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with LaTasha Reece and Rachel Brown from Postpartum Peace of Mind, where they work to provide evidence-based, equitable, community-focused postpartum care, resources and education for Women of Color at no cost to them or their families. To learn more...
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Interview with Dr. Catherine Minto-Bain and fertility in Trinidad & Tobago
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Dr. Catherine Minto-Bain, Medical Director of the Trinidad & Tobago IVF & Fertility Centre. Dr. Catherine has been a fertility specialist for over two decades, and has experience working in both her native UK and her adopted home of Trinidad and...
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Interview with Dr. Tania Paredes
On this new episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Dr. Tania Paredes, a licensed clinical social worker in Miami, FL. Dr. Paredes is also a specialist in postpartum depression in women and men. We talk about her journey into the field of perinatal mental health. You can find out more about Dr....
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Interview with Stephanie Mair
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Stephanie Mair, a specialist perinatal mental health midwife based in Scotland. We talk about her journey into this field and the importance of midwifery in maternal mental health. You can follow Stephanie on Twitter at @mwstephmair For further...
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Interview with Dr. Meyleen Velasquez
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Dr. Meyleen Velasquez, a licensed clinical social worker. We talk about infant attachment and infant mental health. To learn more about Dr. Velasquez, please visit https://www.hummingbirdcounseling.com For more info about Dr. Shari-ann James, and...
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Interview with Dr. Erin King-Mullins of Corona Mamas
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Dr. Erin King-Mullins, a Colorectal surgeon in Atlanta who created the blog Corona Mamas after delivering her first child in February 2020, and experiencing the isolation of shelter-in-place due to COVID-19.
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Interview with Regina Townsend of "The Broken Brown Egg"
On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Regina Townsend, infertility awareness advocate and the founder of The Broken Brown Egg. Regina works tirelessly to provide women and families with the resources and tools to navigate their journeys through infertility and towards parenthood,...
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Interview with Paola Sur - Author
Welcome back to the Wellness Pod! It's been a while since we've uploaded any interviews, but we're back with a great guest. On this episode of the Wellness Pod, I talk to Paola Sur, and author, journalist, and blogger. We talk about her new book, "The Anxious Mom Manifesto". You can learn more...
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Interview with Taromi Lourdes
Hey everyone, In this episode, I chat with actor/director/film-maker Taromi Lourdes from Trinidad & Tobago, my home country! Taromi wrote, directed and stared in the film "Hush-a-Bye", a story about postpartum depression. We talk about her motivations for making this great film and shedding light...
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024: Interview with Jennifer Summerfeldt
On this episode, I speak with Jennifer Summerfeldt. Jennifer holds an MA in counselling psychology and is a Certified Canadian Counsellor with over 17 years of experience in maternal health and psychology studies. Located in Edmonton, Canada, she uses her expertise and voice to help advance the...
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023: Maternal mental health in immigrant populations with Dr. Kendra Flores-Carter
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Kendra Flores-Carter, the CEO of Caribbean Moms Network. Dr. Flores-Carter is a Prof. of Social Work and a researcher in the social and behavioral science field. She is an expert in maternal mental health and has dedicated her career to bringing awareness to issues...
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022: Infertility: Mind & Body. Interview with Helen Adrienne
In this episode, I talk with Helen Adrienne. She is the author of On Fertile Ground: Healing Infertility. Helen is a licensed clinical social worker in general private practice since 1979, with a speciality in infertility. She uses her training in mind/body therapy and clinical hypnosis to…
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021: Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder with Author Dyane Harwood
Hey everyone, in this episode I had a lively chat with Dyane Harwood, the author of "Birth of a New Brain. Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder". Birth of a New Brain, is a gripping account of the awful juxtaposition of childbirth and the onset of bipolar illness. Check out her book and other...
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020: Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders with Lisa Tremayne
In this episode, I chat with Lisa Tremayne. She is the founder and director for the Center for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders at Monmouth Medical Center in NJ. This Center is one of the few mother/baby programs for PMADs in the United States. Lisa also started the Bloom Foundation as a...
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019: Yoga, Guided Meditation & Pregnancy
In this episode, I had a lovely chat with Anna Gannon. Anna is a mom, the Community Guide and Editorial Lead at Expectful, a Writer and a Yoga & Meditation Guide. Her work has been featured on The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Yoga Today and The Expectful Blog. Anna is passionate about the...
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018: Maternal Mental Health Advocacy initiatives in Florida
In this episode, I chat with Lauren DePaola who is the co-founder of the Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative. We talk about the great work being done in the state of Florida to bring awareness to maternal mental health. Lauren is also the founder of the Alachua County Perinatal Mental...
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017: The Development Process of the Mother
In this episode, I chat to Aurélie Athan, Ph.D. Aurélie is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and member of the faculty in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, my Alma Mater. Aurélie is a co-founder of the Sexuality, Women, & Gender Project with its first...
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016: Mindfulness & Motherhood pt.3 - Insights from a 5 year old
On this special episode of the Wellness Pod, I am joined by my five year old daughter Maya. Maya is an energetic and full of life kindergartener, who had much to say on her podcast debut about school and home life.
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015: Maternal Wellness through Expressive Arts
On this episode, I chat with Andrea Schneider, MSW, LCSW. Andrea is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in San Dimas, CA. She specializes in maternal wellness, narcissistic abuse recovery, special needs parenting, and grief/loss. She is also a co-coordinator for Postpartum…
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014: Dark Side of the Full Moon - Interview with writer/director Maureen Fura
On this episode, I talk to Maureen Fura, the writer and director of the very important film, "Dark Side of the Full Moon". "Dark Side of the Full Moon delves into the unseen world of maternal mental health in the U.S. It will uncover the disconnect within the medical community to effectively...
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013: Emotional Impact of Infertility
On this episode, we turn our attention to infertility and how it relates to aspects of womanhood and maternal mental health. I interview Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Amber Rukaj. Amber specializes in the treatment of perinatal mood disorders, infertility, and reproductive psychology.…
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012: The Motherhood Center of New York with Paige Bellenbaum LMSW
On this episode, I chat to Paige Bellenbaum LMSW. She is the program director of the brand new Motherhood Center of New York. They provide supportive services for new and expecting moms, including a range of treatment options for women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)....
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011: Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
In this episode, I interview Dr. Amanda Bouque, a board certified Acupuncture Physician in the state of Florida. We talk about her journey into Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and her special interest in women's health including infertility, pre and postnatal care. You can find out...
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010: Stress, exercise, and motherhood with Dr. Susan Liipfert Shelton
In this episode, I interview Dr. Susan Liipfert Shelton, nurse educator and researcher. She is interested in the well-being of mothers as they transition from pregnancy and birth to motherhood. She is a coordinator for the Tallahassee chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI). She is also...
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009: Mindfulness, Yoga & Motherhood
In this episode, I interview Suzannah Neufeld, MFT, RYT. She is a psychotherapist and yoga therapist in Berkeley, CA. She specializes in supporting women's mental health through evidence-based psychotherapy, mindfulness, and yoga. She is a co-founder of Rockridge Wellness Center in Oakland, where...
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008: Interview with Dr. Wendy Davis, Executive Director for PSI
In this episode, I interview Dr. Wendy Davis. She is the Executive Director for Postpartum Support International (PSI) www.postpartum.net, where she coordinates PSI services, programs, and 300 U.S. and International Support Volunteers. Wendy is the Founding Director of Baby Blues Connection...
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007: Postpartum Depression-Loss, Grief & Advocacy
On this episode, I interview Maria Fontanez, the founder of Aisha Neris Postpartum Depression Awareness foundation. Maria loss her daughter Aisha to postpartum depression, and is committed to increasing awareness of maternal mental health disorders. She shares her daughter's story, hoping it will...
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006: Interview with Lactation Consultant
On this episode, I interview Allika S. Alce, IBCLC. She's a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, practicing in Orlando, FL. Allika shared her inspiring story as a young mother breastfeeding for the first time, and how the challenges she endured and her triumphs led her to become a lactation...
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005: Milk Sharing and Breastfeeding
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Beatriz Reyes-Foster, an Anthropologist at the University of Central Florida. We talk about her journey into the field, and her work with the milk sharing initiative and breastfeeding support and awareness in the community. We talk about birth and VBAC (vaginal…
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004: The Challenges of Pregnancy
In this episode I welcome my sister to the podcast. We take some time from our holiday vacation together, to talk about her experiences with pregnancy - the ups, downs, joys and challenges. For more information, visit http://www.perinatalwellness.net
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003: Mindfulness & Motherhood pt.2
In part 2 of my introduction to mindfulness, I will focus on mindfulness and motherhood. I will guide you through several exercises to de-stress and become more balanced, as well as an exercise for moms and partners to be more mindful with themselves and your baby. For more information, visit...
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002: Mindfulness pt.1
In this episode, I talk briefly about what led me to the field of Psychology and maternal mental health. We begin exploring the topic of mindfulness. What is it? How can you find it? Look out for Part 2 of my exploration of mindfulness: Mindfulness and motherhood. For more information, visit...
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001: Introduction
I am Dr. Shari-ann James, licensed psychologist. I specialize in maternal mental health, wellness, and women's mental health in general. Please subscribe to my podcast and look out for future episodes. For more information on maternal mental health and helpful resources, visit...
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A journey into mindfulness, wellness, and women's health with Dr. Shari-ann James. Exploring aspects of maternal mental health such as postpartum depression, anxiety, and infertility
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