400: Stories That Heal: Celebrating 400 Episodes on Perinatal Mental Health

I am super excited to bring you our 400th episode! I want to reflect on these almost 9 years, honoring the guests who have shared their stories and the experts who have shared their knowledge and wisdom about pathways to healing. I never would have imagined in 2016 that reaching 400 episodes was a possibility. To each listener, I say a heartfelt thank you for listening and learning through our journey together, diving into all the aspects of perinatal mental health. I hope that this podcast will continue to be a resource of help and support for those who need it. Our field is expanding and awareness is growing about perinatal mental health—and that’s a win-win for all of us.  Show Highlights: Our small but mighty team that works to bring you each episode A look back at some of our guests, download numbers, and “evergreen” episodes Changes in listening platforms and how data is collected for podcast success The top three episodes of 2022: Ep. 239 Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Dyora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C Ep. 238 Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Jennifer Burgard Ep. 241 From Pregnancy Anxiety to Making Impactful Change for New Parents with Anne Wanlund The top three episodes of 2023: Ep. 256 Managing Overstimulation for Highly Sensitive Parents with Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C Ep. 262 Impacts of High-Functioning Severe Postpartum Anxiety and Depression with Caitlin Shadek  Ep. 250 Coping with Holiday Burnout with Dr. Kat The top episodes of 2024: Ep. 336 In Conversation with Alanis Morissette and PSI Ep. 309 The Good Enough Mother with Dr. Sophie Brock Ep. 316 Overstimulation and Sensory Overload in Motherhood with Holly Peretz, OTR/L Ep. 324 Postpartum Psychosis: A Couple's Experience with Dr. Rowena and Derek Winkler The beauty of an evergreen podcast The overall top three episodes that have accumulated the most “listens” since 2022: Ep. 256 Managing Overstimulation for Highly Sensitive Parents with Amy Lajiness, LCSW, PMH-C Ep. 244 Postpartum Depression and Anxiety’s Impact and Healing Journey with Rosalinda Heider, LCSW Ep. 239 Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Dyora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C Sharing our stories is a powerful tool for healing. Knowing you aren’t alone means everything. The sad reality of the depth of perinatal pain and suffering Resources: Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices