Best Dani Giddens Podcasts (2025)

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RACHELL DUMAS - I AM ONE Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Survivor (Loss, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, NICU) 1:17:06

11d ago1:17:06

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Send us a text TW: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Rachell Dumas, a registered nurse, keynote speaker, and the founder of A Light After Nine - a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and families navigating infertility and pregnancy loss. We’ll chat about underserved populations, equity and compassionate care,…

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NICOLE MCNELIS - I AM ONE Angry Mother 1:11:02

6M ago1:11:02

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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Nicole McNelis - speaker, writer, therapist-mom & mom therapist. For anyone who attended PSI’s 2024 Annual conference in Washington, DC - you may remember Nicole from the highly-attended session that she led on rage. And if you didn’t attend, I’m sure you heard all kinds of buzz about that …

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AAISHA ALVI - I AM ONE of Many Who Had Trouble Getting Help for Postpartum Psychosis 46:36

7M ago46:36

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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Aaisha Alvi, Postpartum Psychosis advocate, writer, and she also has a brand new title – a published author! We’ll hear all about her lived experience with Postpartum Psychosis on two separate occasions; we’ll chat about the importance of education and awareness - because Aaisha wasn’t diag…

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KEISHA REAVES - I AM ONE Black Maternal Health Advocate 50:14

7M ago50:14

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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Keisha Reaves, a Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Licensed Professional Counselor in North Georgia who has a lot to to say about the state of mental health care for BIPOC parents in the United States. Speaking from personal experience, Keisha is a passionate advocate on a mission to educat…

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LISA McCARTY - I AM ONE IVF Mom, Birth Trauma Survivor, Writer & Peer Support Group Leader 49:43

8M ago49:43

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Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic Birth, Intrusive Thoughts On Today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Lisa McCarty, a women’s health advocate, a mom, and a writer - who has long amplified her voice through words on paper. Today, we’re in for a treat when Lisa’s words will travel straight from her mouth and into our earbuds. We’ll chat abo…

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COURTNEY GINDER - I AM ONE Pandemic PPD Survivor Turned Advocate 43:25

8M ago43:25

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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with our fabulous friend Courtney Ginder, who works at PSI on the Communications team and who first came onto our radar as a volunteer in The Climb program! We’ll hear all about how the pandemic impacted her entry into parenthood, how access to care and prompt support from her providers got her …

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KRITI LODHA - I AM ONE in 1,000 Turning Pain into Purpose after Postpartum Psychosis 40:20

9M ago40:20

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Send us a text Trigger Warning: Traumatic Birth, Psychosis On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Kriti Lodha, a successful marketing leader in the business world, whose entrée into parenthood has turned her into a powerhouse of a perinatal mental health advocate! We’ll hear about the dichotomy of feeling both isolated during the pandemic and …

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STACEY FIGG - I AM ONE PPA Inpatient Survivor Turned Postpartum Doula & Fierce PMH Advocate 44:59

9M ago44:59

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Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic Birth On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of our dearest friends and colleague, Stacey Figg. She is a postpartum doula, a PSI staff member in the coordinators program & one of the silliest, funniest, realest people we know. Today you’ll hear about some of the most serious & vulnerable moments fr…

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LYNN TURCOTTE-SCHUH - I AM ONE Mom On a Mission to Find Joy Each Day & Help Others Do the Same (Loss, PPA, PPD, Intrusive Thoughts) 55:18

10M ago55:18

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Send us a text Trigger Warning: Intrusive thoughts, Pregnancy Loss On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with one of the world’s loveliest human beings, Lynn Turcotte-Schuh - a Certified Birth Educator, a speaker, a perinatal mental health advocate, a long-time PSI volunteer & a mentor for mothers everywhere! We’ll chat about parenting through deb…

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CLAIRE HEWSON, MC, RCC - I AM ONE Mom Who Needed to Grieve Her Infant Feeding Experience (PPA, Traumatic Birth) 1:01:56

10M ago1:01:56

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Send us a text Trigger Warning: Traumatic Birth On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Claire Hewson, an educator, a counselor & a PhD student at Queen’s University in British Columbia, Canada! Not only that, Claire is the very first PSI intern to hop into the recording studio with us. We’ll chat all about breast, chest and body feeding, troub…

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Dr. Kat Kaeni, PsyD, PMH-C - I AM ONE Survivor, Perinatal Psychologist, and Podcaster Crushing Stigma about Perinatal Mental Health 47:02

11M ago47:02

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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re chatting with the one, the only, Dr. Kat Kaeni - Perinatal Mental Health Certified Clinical Psychologist, current PSI Board Chair, published author, podcast host extraordinaire (coming up on 350 episodes), and overall an incredible human being. Kat is involved in a lot these days. We’re so grateful for this …

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CECILY BEANE CULLINAN - I AM ONE Postpartum Doula Bridging the Immense Gaps in Maternal Health Care 50:39

11M ago50:39

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Send us a text Trigger Warning: Traumatic birth, Hemorrhaging On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the lovely Cecily Beane Cullinan - postpartum doula, Kindermusik Teacher extraordinaire and incredible human who used her lived experience with Perinatal Mental Health Disorders to volunteer in PSI’s Peer Mentor Program! (Whisper – that’s where…

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LISETTE LOPEZ-ROSE - I AM ONE Latina Pandemic First-Time Mom Turning Her Rage into a Beautiful Passion 52:05

12M ago52:05

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Send us a text Trigger Warning: Intrusive Thoughts On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with the one, the only, Lisette Lopez-Rose, Assistant Manager of Support Groups here at PSI and an outspoken perinatal mental health advocate for Latino parents everywhere. We’ll chat about being surprised by postpartum rage, intrusive thoughts, difficulty get…

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DR. NICOLE PENSAK, PhD, PMH-C - I AM ONE Clinical Psychologist and PMHD Expert Who Was Rattled By Early Motherhood 38:48

12M ago38:48

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Send us a text Episode 31 - Dr. Nicole Pensak, PhD, PMH-C On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Perinatal Mental Health-Certified Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nicole Pensak! We’ll hear about her experience recognizing that she desperately needed to reach out for help after becoming a mom. Dr. Pensak is an incredible advocate, a dedicated researc…

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JEN HAMILTON & JULIE KOONTZ - We Are One Perinatal Advocacy Sister Act 49:33

1+ y ago49:33

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Send us a text 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 bec…

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KRISTA MALTAIS - I AM ONE Passionate Parenting Advocate & Postpartum Doula Trainer 37:31

1+ y ago37:31

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Send us a text 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 Cli…

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CHRISTOPHER ROSE - I AM ONE Dad Who Went Toe to Toe With Postpartum Depression 49:54

1+ y ago49:54

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Send us a text 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…

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MELISSA BENTLEY, LPC, PMH-C - I AM ONE Perinatal Mental Health Nerd 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

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Send us a text 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 volunteer…

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PATIENCE RILEY - I AM ONE Military Spouse Who Stopped Surviving and Started Healing After Accepting Help 1:00:48

1+ y ago1:00:48

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Send us a text 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 …

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CODY ALVEY - I AM ONE Mom Driven to Make a Difference for Others (Anxiety, PPD, ADHD, Intrusive Thoughts) 53:09

1+ y ago53:09

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Send us a text Trigger Warning: Intrusive Thoughts On 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 he…

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ESZTER KALMAN - I AM ONE Immigrant Mom Whose Struggle is the Healing Guide for Others 42:31

1+ y ago42:31

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Send us a text 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 …

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I AM ONE Mom & Mind Podcast Guest 56:56

1+ y ago56:56

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Send us a text 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 …

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KATE JWASKIEWICZ - I AM ONE Loving and Empowering Mom, Recovered and Ready to Help Heal (Anxiety, Rage, Traumatic Birth) 41:55

1+ y ago41:55

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Send us a text TW: Traumatic Birth On 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 h…

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@pearlsofjasmine - I AM ONE Pharmacist Mom Who Wasn't Immune to Severe PPD 55:43

1+ y ago55:43

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Send us a text 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 t…

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JEN GASKELL - I AM ONE PPA/PPD Survivor & Storyteller (PPA, PPD, Gestational Diabetes, Intrusive Thoughts) 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

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Send us a text 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 …

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BRITTANY WELCH: I AM ONE Mom Recovering from Shame, Guilt & PTSD (PPA, PPD, PTSD, Suicidal Ideation) 47:42

1+ y ago47:42

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Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal Ideation, Traumatic Birth On 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…

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MIKAH GOLDMAN BERG: I AM ONE Who Transformed Pain into Empowerment (PPA, Bipolar, Depression, OCD) 54:12

1+ y ago54:12

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Send us a text 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 nev…

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ALEXANDRA PAEZ-FERREIRA: I AM ONE Stigma-Erasing Mamá (Infertility, Loss, Anxiety) 1:25:29

1+ y ago1:25:29

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Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Pregnancy Loss On 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 jour…

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DR. WENDY DAVIS: I AM ONE Grateful Survivor 54:40

2y ago54:40

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Send us a text 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…

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TONY PACITTI: I AM ONE Pandemic Twin Dad and Partner of a Postpartum Psychosis Survivor (PTSD, Psychosis) 53:06

2y ago53:06

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Send us a text 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 h…

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SAMANTHA KONIKOFF: I AM ONE Mom Who Discovered She Could Make a Difference (PPA, PPD, PPOCD) 47:29

2y ago47:29

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Send us a text 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! Samant…

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SHIVANI HIRALAL: I AM ONE Stigma-Breaking South Asian Mother (PPA, PPD, Loss) 50:45

2y ago50:45

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Send us a text 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’…

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ELLEN CHANCE, PhD.: I AM ONE Silent Sufferer Turned Empowered Helper | (PPA, OCD) 47:57

2y ago47:57

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Send us a text 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 s…

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LAURA KILLGORE: I AM ONE Blue Dot Mama featuring: The Blue Dot Project (PPOCD) 48:33

2y ago48:33

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Send us a text 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, e…

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SAMANTHA REAVES: I AM ONE PMAD Trifecta Survivor & Pandemic Mom (PPA, PPD, PPOCD) 59:56

2y ago59:56

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Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive Thoughts On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Samantha Reaves, survivor of a trifecta of PMADs (PPA, PPD, PPOCD), staff on the Communication and Development teams here at PSI, and she’s also local support volunteer in her state of North Carolina. Transitioning to parenthood during a global pandemic did n…

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JESSICA EKHOFF: I AM ONE Recovered Super Sad Unicorn (PPP, Mania, Bipolar I) 57:42

2y ago57:42

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Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Episodes of Mania & Delusions On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Jessica Ekhoff, a Chicago-area attorney, volunteer facilitator of PSI’s online Bipolar Support Group, AND as of early 2023, a published author of her book, “Super Sad Unicorn: A Memoir of Mania.” Today, she'll recount some lived experience that…

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EMILY JANKOWSKI: I AM ONE Community Builder & Therapeutic Gardener (PPA, PPD, OCD) 46:01

2y ago46:01

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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Emily Jankowski, Director of PSI’s Climb Out of the Darkness Program & wearer of almost all PSI volunteer hats. She’s an outspoken perinatal mental health advocate, and Climb Leader for Life. Emily is the ultimate outside-the-box-thinking, dreamer-of-all-the-big-dreams, who loves nothing mo…

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MAGAN DUNBAR: I AM ONE Frontline Worker & First-Time Mom During a Pandemic (PPA, PPD, PTSD) 48:48

2y ago48:48

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Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Traumatic Birth Experience On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Magan Dunbar, a neonatal-pediatric respiratory therapist, an adjunct college instructor, and a Local Volunteer for PSI in Dallas, TX. Magan touches on her experience with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD after the birth of her pandemic bab…

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SHAWNA BUSH: I AM ONE Military Spouse, PPD Survivor & Mental Health Advocate (PPD) 49:45

2y ago49:45

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Send us a text On today’s episode, we cozy in for an insightful chat with Shawna Bush - a mother of one, military spouse, and currently PSI’s Support Coordinator for the US Coast Guard. We’ll hear about the intersection of military life and transitioning to motherhood, about the therapeutic effect of animals (yeah, we talked a lot about animals!), …

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JIGYNA PATEL: I AM ONE Undiagnosed Postpartum Psychosis Survivor (PPA, PPD, Psychosis) 42:11

2y ago42:11

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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Jigyna Patel - Houston-area mother of 3, and passionate perinatal mental health advocate who volunteers in more than one PSI program - pretty incredible! She shares about the power of accepting and receiving help, and how her experience with Postpartum Anxiety, Depression & Psychosis drives her…

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EMILY CLARK: I AM ONE Twin Mom & Legislation Advocate (PPA, PPD) 41:10

2y ago41:10

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Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal thoughts On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Emily Clark, a 15-year elementary school teacher turned perinatal mental health advocate. Em is the Communication Manager for the Climb Out of the Darkness Program here at PSI, she volunteers as a Climb Leader of Team OKC, and if that’s not enough, she helped …

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TALEAH BRYANT: I AM ONE Doula, Momma, and Advocate Fearlessly Living In Her Truth (PPA, Pregnancy Loss) 53:38

2y ago53:38

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Send us a text On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Taleah Bryant, a certified Holistic Birth Doula, Lactation Educator and Support Groups Assistant Manager here at PSI. Taleah is momma to a vibrant 4 year-old daughter and angel baby boy. Our conversation flowed so easily as this proud New Yorker, now living in Georgia, explained why she’s so in…

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LISETTE WEBER: I AM ONE Canadian Doula & Non-Profit Founder (PPA, PPD) 40:20

2y ago40:20

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Send us a text TRIGGER WARNING: Intrusive thoughts On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Lisette Weber - Certified Postpartum Doula, Co-founder of the non-profit organization, Together: For Perinatal Mental Health, current PSI Volunteer, Climb Out of the Darkness staff member & she’s also a Climb Leader. Lisette is busy these days - chasing aroun…

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WE ARE ONE Excited Bunch | SPECIAL EPISODE: Climb Out of the Darkness Program 36:48

2y ago36:48

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Send us a text *SPECIAL EPISODE* featuring PSI's Climb Out of the Darkness Program On this inaugural episode of the I AM ONE Podcast, we'll hear from all 5 staff members of PSI's Climb Out of the Darkness Program! We’re here to break down the who, what, when, where, why & how of becoming a Climb Leader & what hosting a Climb Out of the Darkness eve…

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INTRODUCING ... the I AM ONE Podcast! 1:10

2+ y ago1:10

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Send us a text Welcome to the I AM ONE Podcast, where we chat with Postpartum Support International (PSI) staff and volunteers to discuss why and how they’re supporting the mental health of new families. Periodically, we'll feature episodes dedicated to learning about PSI Programs, but primarily we'll focus on the lived experience of volunteers who…

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