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: 100
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
428: Behind the Sessions: The Weight of the Mental Load [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:31
The end of the school year and the transition to summer bring different types of mental load for parents. There is a shift in schedule, priorities, and what you’re thinking about each day, and there can be more to manage…
427: Breaking Down the Supermom Fallacy with Stacy McCann, LCSW [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:54
Have you felt the pressure to be a “supermom”? We are examining the supermom fallacy, which often accompanies thoughts like, “I’m a failure, I can’t keep up with this, and I’m a bad mom.” The problem with trying to be a…
426: Healing Journey After Postpartum Psychosis, with Nancy Di Nuzzo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:46
Today’s guest shares her story of postpartum psychosis, including the contributing factors, navigating the healthcare system, the overall lack of understanding of PMADs, and the preventative actions she took for her seco…
423: Couples’ Intimacy After Baby Arrives with Dr. Shoshana Bennett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:46
As we arrive at Episode 423, we’re celebrating 9 years of the Mom & Mind Podcast! I never imagined this possibility, but I’m so honored to share these profound stories and feature these helpful experts. I’m thankful to t…
422: Behind the Sessions: International Fathers’ Mental Health Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:23
The focus of perinatal mental health is often on mothers, but we can’t discount the importance of fathers’ mental health on children, families, and relationships. Dads everywhere are struggling, and they often do so in s…
421: "More Than Blue" Documentary with Dr. Lee Cohen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:09
Today, Dr. Kat speaks with Dr. Lee Cohen about his powerful new documentary, More Than Blue. Dr. Cohen shares the inspiration behind the film, how it was made, and his hopes for its impact in destigmatizing perinatal men…