Yesterday

When “Perfect” Is Actually Depression

What if the person everyone thinks has it all together is actually struggling with depression, and they don’t even know how to express it? What if that person is you? Clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford joins host Gabe Howard to explore perfectly hidden depression, a pa ... Show More

22m 34s

Oct 1

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Mental Health

Psychedelics are having a moment in mental health care. Research is showing promising results for conditions including depression, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. But how much do we actually know — and how much is hype? ADAA member expert and licensed psycholog ... Show More

27m 3s

Sep 24

Is the World Making Us Sick? Why Mental Health Isn’t Just Self-Care

What if some of the anxiety, depression, and mental health issues we experience aren't simply problems inside us? What if they're actually signals telling us something about the world around us? Psychiatrist and author Dr. Joanna Cheek joins the show to challenge the way we think ... Show More

25m 55s

Feb 2024

#166 - When Expecting Brings Anxiety: A Deep Dive into Perinatal OCD

In this episode, I talk about perinatal OCD, when obsessions and compulsions take place during the perinatal period. I also discuss ... <ul> <li>the impact of perinatal OCD</li> <li>examples of obsessions and compulsions within perinatal OCD</li> <li>treatm ... Show More

28m 33s

Sep 2024

Navigating Motherhood and Mental Health Issues with Dr. Jenny Yip

Do you want to know how to manage your worries and prevent emotional burnout? Today's episode is an enlightening conversation on how to effectively handle anxiety, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate a mindset that promotes long-term wellbeing. So before ... Show More

31m 51s

Mar 2025

13. Managing Anxiety and Perfectionism Postpartum

Have you ever wondered how to handle anxiety and let go of perfectionism as a new mom?In this episode, we will cover:The reasons why perfectionism can feel heightened during postpartum—and how to manage it.Why addressing anxiety is key to thriving in motherhood and enjoying your ... Show More

17m 25s

Dec 2014

Perinatal obsessive compulsive disorder, Mirror neurons, Baby anxiety

Claudia Hammond investigates an often hidden condition: perinatal obsessive compulsive disorder which can affect pregnant women or new mothers. Women with perinatal OCD can have obsessive thoughts about contamination and cleanliness or a less well known aspect of the condition wh ... Show More

27m 50s

Oct 2025

Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts: How to Manage 2 AM Anxiety and Worry (Ep. 446)

Today, I’m bringing you the second part of my 2 am Pep Talk. This time, I’m really focusing on supporting new parents, especially those of you who might be feeling anxious, lonely, or dealing with those tough, intrusive thoughts that can pop up during pregnancy or after having a ... Show More

27m 20s

Jun 2024

Postpartum Anxiety

Its finally time to talk about the Holy Trinity of Postpartum Mood Disorders. Caitlin and Kendal are kicking off this series of episodes with one they both experienced deeply - Postpartum Anxiety. They open up about their personal struggles with it as well as share some of their ... Show More

52m 2s

Mar 2022

Jenna Overbaugh - Postpartum OCD and ERP (#321)

In episode 321 I chat with Jenna Overbaugh. Jenna is a therapist who specialises in OCD, and is the clinical marketing director over at NOCD. We discuss Jenna's OCD story, postpartum OCD, how the US heal ... Show More

54m 24s

Feb 2024

Tackling Anxiety in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

In today's episode we're diving into a topic that sometimes hides in the shadows — anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. Anxiety isn't just confined to the postpartum period; it can weave its way into the fabric of pregnancy too. So in this episode we unravel the layers of anx ... Show More

27m 30s

Jan 2024

312: Intrusive Thoughts and COVID with a Newborn with Jackie Werboff, LMHC, PMH-C

The height of the COVID pandemic caused so much fear and anxiety, all for good reason. The moms who gave birth and faced postpartum difficulties during this time were under immense pressure to try to keep themselves and their babies safe. For many, it ended up being the perfect ... Show More

47m 5s

May 2024

When it's not just typical postpartum adjustment but postpartum anxiety or depression

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I am continuing this series on ways to take care of our mental health so we can better care for ourselves and our children. It’s common to experience some postpartum blues and adjustment as you navigate having a new baby. But when is it ... Show More

25m 40s

Perinatal and Postpartum OCD: When Paren...