In this episode of the Keeping It Real, Mama podcast, Kass interviews Jen Vendetti, board chair of Postpartum Support International's Connecticut Chapter (PSI CT).

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping those suffering from perinatal mood disorders, the most common complication of childbirth.

Its mission is to increase awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues affecting individuals, their families, and support systems in all areas of Connecticut.

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Trigger Warnings: postpartum depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma

In this inaugural episode of Keeping it Real, Mama (formerly Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood), Kass interviews Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a psychologist and owner of Phoenix Health.

Phoenix Health is an online therapy practice dedicated to supporting individuals through parenthood's unique and complex challenges. It specializes in treating perinatal mental health conditions, including postpartum depression and anxiety; birth trauma; infertility; and miscarriage.

Phoenix Health offers telehealth to residents in 40 states throughout the U.S. Its therapeutic approach includes cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered care. Learn more at joinphoenixhealth.com.

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Trigger Warnings: postpartum depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, intrusive thoughts, self-harm

In this episode of "Grace & Grit: Navigating Postpartum & Parenthood," Kass talks with Maria about her experience with PCOS and postpartum anxiety and depression. They also dive into their love of books and how reading helped them during their PPA/PPD experiences.

Resources:

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/polycystic-ovary-syndrome

https://rarediseases.org/organizations/center-for-hope/

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6919a2.htm

https://www.whattoexpect.com/

https://www.babycenter.com/

https://mothertobaby.org/

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Book: "poemspartum: pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, seasons (growth)": https://www.amazon.com/poemspartum-pregnancy-postpartum-motherhood-seasons/dp/B0D56WDTP8