419: Behind the Sessions: Encore Presentation of Episode 197, Burnout and Managing Overwhelm

419: Behind the Sessions: Encore Presentation of Episode 197, Burnout and Managing Overwhelm

Author: Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C May 29, 2025 Duration: 31:59
For today’s episode, I’m bringing back an episode from pandemic times. We are featuring an encore presentation of Episode 197, Burnout and Managing Overwhelm. Even though this episode was about managing the challenges and stress that came with life during a global pandemic, there is much application to be made to life today. These coping skills and tools are ALWAYS needed as we face frightening and overwhelming days. Stress can turn into anxiety and depression as we become judgmental with ourselves, and we all need a reminder to take care of ourselves, no matter what challenges we face. Always check in with yourself and recognize when you need to tap out for a bit. Enjoy this encore episode! Show Highlights: Interpreting your feelings during moments of stress Approaching new considerations as life changes Why life is hard in many ways Tips for feeling better: Remember that you are resilient. Getting help is NOT failure. Honor your exhaustion by taking a break and setting boundaries. Check in with your sleep, eating/hydration, hormones, and stress. Turn “What’s wrong with me?” into “What’s going on for me?” Take time to reflect and allow space just to BE. 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

Hosted by psychologist and perinatal mental health specialist Dr. Katayune Kaeni, the Mom and Mind podcast creates a vital space for conversations that are often left in the shadows. While postpartum depression is a critical starting point, this series explores the entire spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, from anxiety and OCD to the complex emotions that many new parents experience but feel unprepared to discuss. Dr. Kat, as she’s known to listeners, brings both professional expertise and deep empathy to each episode, sitting down with mothers, fathers, clinicians, and advocates to share real stories and practical strategies. You’ll hear honest dialogues about coping, managing daily life, and the nuanced path to recovery, all framed within the understanding that mental health is foundational to family health. This isn’t about quick fixes, but about building resilience and finding community through shared experience. The Mom and Mind podcast consistently goes beyond surface-level advice, delving into the raw, complicated, and hopeful realities of parenting’s early stages. It’s a resource that acknowledges the full picture of becoming a parent, offering validation and evidence-based guidance when it’s needed most. Tune in for conversations that are as informative as they are genuinely supportive.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Mom and Mind | Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
Podcast Episodes
Birth Trauma: Gaps in Care and Advocacy for Change (Ep. 479) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:46
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 exp…
A Postpartum Psychosis Journey: From Healing to Advocacy (Ep. 478) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:24
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…
Embodied Motherhood: Postpartum and Beyond (Ep. 476) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:06
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 relation…
Perinatal Mental Health Risks: Using the HEAL MAMAS Tool (Ep. 473) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:26
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.…