Mom and Mind | Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

Mom and Mind | Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

Author: Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C Language: English Episodes: 50
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.
Episodes
Infertility During the Holidays: How to Cope, Part 1 (Ep. 455) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:33
Today’s episode marks the beginning of a four-part series on coping with specific holiday scenarios, including infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and pregnancy loss. We will discuss tips and tricks that can also be usef…
Matrescence: Navigating Through Maternal Ecodistress (Ep. 454) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:53
This episode introduces us to maternal ecodistress, explaining what it is and its relationship to matrescence. We also discuss why mothers are vulnerable to mental health challenges in relation to a changing climate and…
Postpartum Self-Care Pt. 4: How to Have Hope at 2 AM (Ep. 452) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:31
This is the final episode of the 4-part series, 2 am Pep Talks. You can check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 by clicking these links. Today’s episode is all about hope! It is essential to understand that this season of e…