A traumatic birth can happen to anyone, and it’s much more common than we might think. Today’s show focuses on birth trauma, what it looks like, and how the healing journey can positively reshape someone’s parenting experience. There is help! Join us to learn more!
Dr. Maya Weir is a clinical psychologist who specializes in birth trauma and the emotional tr ... Show More
Feb 16
469: Intersections of ADHD and Eating Disorders in Perinatal Mental Health with Laudan Gish, LCSW, PMH-C, PPSC
Today’s episode focuses on the impacts of ADHD and eating disorders on perinatal mental health. We aim to explore this topic and educate listeners on how these conditions intersect and overlap during life’s transitional periods. Laudan Kermani Gish is a licensed psychotherapist i ... Show More
38m 15s
Feb 2
468: Intersections of Perimenopause, ADHD, and Postpartum in Women’s Mental Health
There is much to consider about the intersection of perimenopause, ADHD, and postpartum. With more and more people choosing to have babies later in life, there is the likelihood that the start of perimenopause may coincide with the perinatal period. Those with ADHD have another v ... Show More
46m 19s
Jan 19
467: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Perinatal Mental Health
Today’s focus is on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Our expert guest will help us understand this therapy technique, its processes, and the overarching goal of this method. Join us to learn more! Dr. Carissa Gustafson, P ... Show More
39m 28s
Feb 2025
EP47: Nazan's story: Breaking through the stigma on taboos surrounding fertility and mental health in South Asian communities
<p>On today's episode, we're excited to welcome Nazan, who shares her journey of secondary infertility, the challenges of fertility treatments, and the taboos surrounding fertility and mental health in South Asian communities. Nazan is a big advocate for women’s mental ... Show More
49m 46s
Dec 2024
Moving From Traditional to Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy
<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">On episode 251, Emily welcomes Dr. Amy Marschall, a clinical psychologist focused on trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming care. They talk about the transition from traditional therapy models to neurodiversity affirming approaches, and th ... Show More
38m 51s
Aug 2024
167. What Makes a Happy and Healthy Couple? w/ Juliana Massey
What makes a relationship truly successful?In this episode, Meg welcomes Juliana, a marriage and family therapist, to explore the dynamics of healthy couples and what inspired her to pursue this field. Juliana discusses the role of a systemic therapist in addressing common challe ... Show More
43m 44s
Aug 2025
E:155 Infertility, Entrepreneurship, and Using your Voice with the Founder of Spare Pair
Jamie Sea is joined by her longtime friend and CEO Club Co-Coach Sarah Fasolo, founder of Spare Pair - a sustainable backup underwear every woman needs. But buckle up, because this is more than a product story…Sarah opens up about her five-year fertility journey, including three ... Show More
43m 23s
May 2025
Ep. 349: Preparing for Birth as a Rite of Passage with Britta Bushnell, PhD
<p>In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe delves into the transformative journey of birth and parenthood with guest Dr. Britta Bushnell—an expert in childbirth education, mythology, and parenting. The episode explores the impactful themes from Dr. Britta's book, 'Trans ... Show More
1h 30m
Sep 2025
Dr. Naomi Whittaker, MD: This Is How I Reverse Infertility Without IVF!
For years, women have been told that birth control or IVF are the only solutions to reproductive issues. Dr. Naomi Whitaker knows that’s not the full story. Through Restorative Reproductive Medicine, she helps women identify the deeper health imbalances that fuel infertility, end ... Show More
2h 22m