I AM ONE Podcast

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the hilarious and dynamic sisterly-duo that is Julie Koontz & Jen Hamilton! We’ll hear how PSI helped Julie through the isolation and intrusive thoughts that accompanied her perinatal mental health disorders. And we’ll hear how Jen’s experience as a Labor & Delivery nurse has helped her become an outspoken advocate for patients and professionals alike on social media and within her local community. We’re thrilled that you’ve tuned into the I AM ONE Podcast’s final episode of 2023! So, sit back, relax and enjoy this absolute banger of an episode with our friends, Julie & Jen! Mentioned in today's episode:PSI Coordinators PSI Birth Trauma Support Group Hot Mess Express Podcast: Dateline Book: "I Will Teach You To Be Rich"Contact Julie: @julie.koontz (TikTok)Contact Jen: @_jen_hamilton_ (TikTok); @_jen_hamilton_ (IG); https://www.jenhamilton.co (website); hello@jenhamilton.co (email)Interested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Krista Maltais, an Advanced Postpartum Doula (AdvPCD) and Certified Postpartum Doula Trainer (PDT) through DONA International and an Advanced Lactation Consultant (ALC) through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. Oh, and she just published a new book and volunteers at PSI as a Climb Leader - just to name a few things. We’ll hear about how even perinatal professionals like Krista can experience postpartum anxiety, depression, and absolute depletion after becoming a parent. In fact, Krista’s experience fueled her desire to create what she didn’t have for new families in her community. So, without any further ado, please - get comfortable, make sure those earbuds are properly adjusted, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Krista.Mentioned in today's episode:https://www.kristamaltais.com/The ClimbDONA InternationalBooks: The Eye of the World; The Alchemist; My Baby, Our Doula & MeInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the magnanimous, Mr. Christopher Rose. He’s a Perinatal Anxiety & OCD survivor who volunteers his time at PSI in two capacities: facilitating the Dads Support group once a month and providing support to dads in the Peer Mentor Program. Before becoming a volunteer with PSI, Christopher was a new father struggling to support both his wife's mental health, and his own. Luckily, his wife found PSI and the help that they both needed. We’re absolutely thrilled to bring you this fresh perspective on what it feels like to become a father and why talking about feelings is where it’s at!Mentioned in this episode:Dad's support groupPeer Mentor ProgramPSI Annual ConferencePodcasts: Bad Advice Wednesdays; Get at Me DadBooks: Labyrinth; Leslie F*cking JonesContact:  @CRB47 (Instagram)Interested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with a longtime listener, first time caller (or … podcast guest) - Melissa Bentley. Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas, and is thrilled to be making a difference as the Support Coordinator Program Manager here at PSI. In this role, she supports over ~475 volunteers across the US and Canada who provide Education, Empathy and Resource Referrals for new parents who reach out to PSI for help. Today we’ll hear about how perinatal mental health first showed up on Melissa’s radar as an 11-year old mother's helper and the lasting impression that that early experience made on her personal and professional lives.Mentioned in today's episode:PSI CoordinatorsPMH-CNICU Support GroupsPodcastsTherapist UncensoredMom & MindLife KitThe RetrievalsBooks:Lessons in ChemistryThe Storyteller by Dave GrohlPlayful ParentingInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with our friend, and Perinatal Mental Health-Certified powerhouse, Patience Riley. Patience is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, a foodie, a military spouse, and a mother of two. We’ll hear all about how loneliness and isolation played a role in her transition to motherhood, especially with a partner on deployment. Patience is behind some pretty incredible work here at PSI as the Communications Manager of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color and we are absolutely thrilled to bring you her story.Mentioned in today's episode:Military Support GroupsPerinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color (website)Alliance (Instagram)National Board for Certified CounselorsAnnual PSI ConferencePodcast: Live Like HerBook: Holier Than Thou, Believing BiggerPatience:@whoamama_blog (Instagram + Facebook)LinkedInPinterestYouTube (Mindfulness Tips)https://whoamamas.comInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

Trigger Warning: Intrusive ThoughtsOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the self-proclaimed “Most Devoted Listener of the I AM ONE Podcast, the amazing - Cody Alvey. Cody is a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Lactation Educator, and the Executive Assistant extraordinaire to PSI’s Executive Director, Dr. Wendy Davis. We’ll hear all about Cody’s lifelong experience with anxiety, diagnoses of both complex PTSD & ADHD, and how she became involved with PSI in the first place. Through this conversation, Cody beautifully illustrates that when it comes to experiencing perinatal mental health disorders, you are not alone, you’re not to blame for feeling how you fell, and that with help you will be well. So without any further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Cody.Mentioned in today's episode:CAPPAPSI Components of Care Training Podcasts: Mom & Mind, Tig & Cheryl: True StoryBook: Cat's CradleInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the fabulous Eszter Kalman, a Licensed Perinatal Psychotherapist, a longtime PSI volunteer on the Helpline, and now she’s lending her volunteer skills to content creation with the social media team. We’ll hear all about how incredibly lonely motherhood felt after moving from Hungary to the United States. We’ll also hear about Eszter’s experience with postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and how the shame and guilt of experiencing intrusive thoughts held her back from seeking help as soon as she needed it. We loved every second of this conversation. So, without any further ado, sit back and enjoy this episode with our friend, Eszter!Mentioned in this episode:PSI HelplineContact Eszter: @goldentearstherapy (Instagram); ujanyaszuletik (Hungarian); eszter@goldentearstherapy.comPodcast: Club Random with Bill MaherBook: The Myth of NormalInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

On today’s episode, you’re in for something … a little different because the microphones have been turned. Emily and I were recently guests on the Mom & Mind Podcast with Dr. Kat, who has graciously given us permission to share that episode here with you! Today, you’ll hear us touch on both the personal and professional sides of our lives and how we got to where we are today. Make sure to find Mom & Mind, wherever you listen to podcasts, and scroll through Dr. Kat’s extensive library covering a plethora of perinatal mental health related discussions. Find Dr. Kat on social media: @momandmind or on her website at www.wellmindperinatal.com. And with that, please enjoy episode 275 of the Mom & Mind Podcast!Interested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

TW: Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Kate Jwaskiewicz, perinatal mental health advocate and mother of 4 from Syracuse, NY. Kate has chosen to dedicate much of her time to supporting pregnant and postpartum parents as a volunteer at PSI after experiencing perinatal mental health complications of her own. We’ll hear briefly about her traumatic birth after an unplanned cesarean, as well as something I just don’t think we talk about enough – postpartum rage. Today’s episode is a great mix of serious and silly. So, without any further ado, please enjoy this episode with our friend, Kate.Mentioned in today's episode:PSI State ChaptersSupport GroupsPeer Mentor ProgramClimb Out of the Darkness ProgramCOTD - Team Syracuse (Instagram)COTD - Team Syracuse (Facebook)Contact Kate - @kate.jazzer (Instagram)Podcasts:Happier with Gretchen RubinStraight Up with StassiBooks:Saint Maybe by Anne TylerAnything by Jodi PicoultThe Perfect Catch by Meghan QuinnInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Jasmine, a pharmacist by trade and a fierce perinatal mental health advocate by heart. In the early days of a global pandemic, she chose to join PSI as a volunteer in the Peer Mentor Program after being rocked by her own lived experience with infertility, PPA, severe PPD. We’ll hear about the difficulty accepting advice on medication (even as a pharmacist) as well as difficulty opening up about feelings when it felt like nobody who looked like her was speaking up. Jasmine is doing some incredible advocacy work now on social media and on her brand new podcast featuring stories  from the Asian American Pacific Islander community. So, pull up a chair or throw on your favorite walking shoes and enjoy this episode with @pearlsofjasmine.Mentioned today's episode:Peer Mentor ProgramCalm AppPodcast: Healing the TigressBook: Why We Sleep, Real Self CareContact Jasmine: @pearlsofjasmine & @healingthetigress (Instagram)Interested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Jen Gaskell, a superstar volunteer of PSI on both the English & Spanish helplines. We’ll hear about Jen’s lived experience with anxiety, depression, rage and OCD. Oh, it’s a good one! Make sure you follow us on social media so you don’t miss anything I AM ONE Podcast-related, including our very first blooper reel from this episode! Jen did great. Let’s just say it was interviewer error that provided the laughs. So, get comfortable, and enjoy this episode with our friend Jen. Mentioned in today's episode:Components of Care TrainingPSI HelplinePostpartum Planning ClassClimb Out of the Darkness Program Support GroupsPodcasts: Mom & Mind, The Anxious Achiever, Another Mother Runner, What Fresh Hell, HysteriaBooks: The Anxious Achiever, Spare, The Artist's WayContact Jen: tranquilamama@gmail.com; @jenwrenpody (Instagram)Interested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal Ideation, Traumatic BirthOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Brittany Welch, a perinatal mental health advocate whose lived experience fuels her to help others in her community. We’ll hear about shame, guilt, an inpatient stay, navigating a medically traumatic birth experience, and the power of peer support. Brittany is not only a Climb Out of the Darkness Leader, but she’s also one of the newest members of the PSI-CA State Chapter, connecting all CA Climb Leaders, spreading the word about PSI’s resources, and building community along the way.Mentioned in today's episode:Climb Out of the Darkness Program Climb Team Central Valley, CA - October 14, 2023PSI State ChaptersPodcasts: Morbid, RedHandedBooks: The 19th Wife Contact Brittany: bwelch@psicachapter.com; @cotd_teamcentralvalley (Instagram)Interested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Mikah Goldman Berg, a perinatal mental health advocate whose personal experience inspired her to become a Peer Mentor, Support Group Facilitator, and eventually a staff member supporting PSI’s National Chapters. Although I met Mikah while volunteering in PSI’s Peer Mentor Program, I had never actually heard much of what she’ll share with us today until we hit record. Today, we’ll hear about how Mikah navigated anxiety, bipolar disorder, & OCD (among other things) in the perinatal period, and how those experiences paved the way for making meaningful connections with others.Mentioned in today's episode:PSI Support GroupsPeer Mentor ProgramPSI State ChaptersAnnual PSI ConferencePodcasts: The Daily, Wow in the WorldBooks: The Light We Carry, The World Deserves My Children, Bridgerton SeriesInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

TRIGGER WARNING: Pregnancy LossOn today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Alexandra Paez-Ferreira, a passionate perinatal mental health advocate specifically focusing her time supporting Latinx & BIPOC parents. Becoming a mom to identical twins came after years of devastating infertility issues. We’ll hear how Alex’s difficult journey to motherhood has fueled her dedication to the perinatal population by encouraging others to advocate for themselves, to speak up about how they’re really feeling, and by holding space for healing.Mentioned in today's episode:Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of ColorPSI Support GroupsPeer Mentor ProgramPerinatal Mental Health-Certification Annual PSI ConferencePodcasts:  Wining over Motherhood (Alex's podcast), Un Ratito Entre MamaBook: Unexpected: A Postpartum MemoirInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the Executive Director of PSI, herself, Dr. Wendy Davis. We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Wendy to hear how Perinatal Mental Health Disorders have touched her life personally and professionally, and she even indulged us by sticking around for a fun round of questions at the end of the episode. We’re so honored to close out Maternal Mental Health Month with this story, of one grateful survivor who lives and breathes the work of supporting parents and professionals every single day.Mentioned in today's episode:Annual PSI Conference: June 28-July 2, 2023PSI Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Line: 1-877-499-4773Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)Volunteer with PSI!Podcasts: SmartlessBooks: StoryworthInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

TRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive Thoughts, Mania, PTSD  On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Tony Pacitti - a writer and a peer support group facilitator of PSI's Dads Group. When he's not facilitating support groups - or chasing his very energetic three-year-olds around - he can be found in a book. But for today, you can also find him on a podcast! Tony shares about welcoming and caring for newborn twins while his wife was experiencing Postpartum Psychosis, and how his PTSD from this traumatic postpartum period has fueled an inner-fire to help other Dad’s like him. Helpful Resources about Postpartum Psychosis:Learn about Postpartum PsychosisFREE Webinar: "Slaying the Monstrous Misconceptions of Postpartum Psychosis"Mom & Mind Episode 258: Postpartum PsychosisMentioned in today's episode:PSI Support Groups Podcasts: Gom Jabbar, The MothBook: American PrometheusGames: Ticket to Ride, Magic the Gathering, Mario Kart, Miss PacmanInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

TRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive Thoughts On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Samantha Konikoff, a guest that is near and dear to my heart. As mentioned at the beginning of every single I AM ONE Podcast episode, hearing one person share their story changed the trajectory of my life. And so, today we’ll hear from that person! Samantha is not only a good friend, she’s also an incredible change-maker whose passion and skills support folks in the perinatal period in her local community as well as across the country! We’ll hear how her lived experience with PPA, PPD, OCD influenced her greater purpose in advocating for parents. Also, we’ll touch on how Climb Out of the Darkness helped her connect with others, build community, and why supporting parents and new families is so important.Mentioned in today's episode:Climb Out of the Darkness Program Find a 2023 Climb near you!PSI Support GroupsVillage Circle BellinghamMobile Mama TherapyPerinatal Support WashingtonPodcast: The Moth, Modern LoveBook: Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum DepressionInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

TRIGGER WARNING: Pregnancy Loss  On today’s episode we’re sitting down with the fabulous Shivani Hiralal - Marketing & Communications Strategist here at PSI & mom to a brand new member of the 1-year old club. Therapy, support groups and speaking her truth have all played an integral role in navigating Anxiety and Depression. Today we’ll hear about Shivani’s lived experience with pregnancy loss, pregnancy after loss, and the intersection of becoming a mother within South Asian culture. Mentioned in today's episode:PSI Support Groups Podcasts: Unlocking Us, Dare to Lead (both with Dr. Brené Brown)Books: Real Self CareInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Dr. Ellen Chance, a Maternal Mental Health Counselor, who switched her focus from serving school-aged youth to mothers when she noticed huge gaps in perinatal mental health care. Ellen also volunteers her time as an online support group facilitator here at PSI. Today we’ll hear a story that I suspect is more common than we may think. Because the reality is, Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders do not discriminate and nobody is immune to them - even practitioners who know what to look for. We’ll hear about how Anxiety showed up for Ellen during pregnancy and postpartum, how difficult it felt to express how she was truly feeling (pssst - spoiler alert … this is the first time she’s sharing so openly on a public platform). And finally, we’ll hear why she’s inspired to support pregnant and postpartum parents every day.Mentioned in today's episode:PSI Support Groups @whole.counseling (Instagram)@dr.ellenchance (Instagram)Whole Counseling & Wellness (in Stuart, FL)Podcast: Mindful MotherhoodBooks: The Art of Holding, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts, It Ends With Us Interested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...

TRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive Thoughts, Traumatic Birth On this very special episode of the I AM ONE Podcast, we’re sitting down with Laura Killgore, the amazing human and perinatal mental health advocate behind The Blue Dot Project! She’ll share with us all about what The Blue Dot Project is, and how you can get involved in advocacy, even from the comfort of your own home now! Be sure to check out today’s show notes for links to The Blue Dot Project, the social media kits for Maternal Mental Health Week (the first week of May), and for Maternal Mental Health Month (which stretches throughout the entire month of May).Mentioned in today's episode:Contact Laura: laurak@postpartum.netThe Blue Dot Project (Website)@thebluedotprj (Instagram)The Blue Dot Project (Facebook)Maternal Mental Health Week Toolkit Maternal Mental Health Month Toolkit Policy Center for Maternal Mental HealthMom CongressPodcasts: Dark History, Murder Mystery and Makeup, The DeckInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-943-5746Free and confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. only): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.--------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast music:"On The Train To Paris" by Many Moons AgoCourtesy of Epidemic Sound...